All news on the topic: Roads

386
M40 closed after lorry overturns, causing chaos for Christmas travelers
One of the UK’s busiest motorways has been forced to close in part - just one day before Christmas - after a lorry overturned, sparking travel chaos as people rush home for the big day
550
55 drivers arrested daily for drug driving as transport secretary hints at law change
Fifty-five drivers have been arrested every day for drug driving over the past three years
535
U.S. launches investigation into 2.4 million Tesla self-driving vehicles following reported collisions
Road safety agency opens evaluation over reported collisions in low visibility
660
Car has deliberately mowed down a group of people outside a nightclub
Five men were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd in a ‘targeted attack’ outside a Birmingham nightclub this morning.
615
M6 closed after lorry falls off bridge and crashes into ground below
The M6 has ground to a halt after a lorry has fallen off the Thelwall Viaduct and crashed into the ground below.
515
M5 flooding leaves motorists stranded and needing rescue after heavy downpour
Heavy rain overnight has caused floods on the M5 as Avon Fire and Rescue warned the road is partly closed in both directions this morning
679
Traffic on the M20 is at a standstill as Transport for London releases an update regarding a cyber attack affecting systems
It’s been an eventful travel day already – and now there is more drama after a horse escaped onto the M20 while TfL gave an update on the cyber attack.
417
Two major motorway closures are causing significant disruption and delays as the weekend begins
Drivers have been warned to plan ahead this weekend as a two major motorway closures could impact travel plans.
593
Lorry crashes through central reservation and flips over on M40
The M40 has closed near Bicester after a lorry smashed through the central reservation on the major motorway.
469
Map shows where sneaky new cameras are being installed to catch out bad drivers
New AI cameras which can detect drivers using their phone at the wheel are being rolled out this week.
405
M1 travel updates after building fire closes major motorway ahead of rush hour
A major motorway has been left eerily quiet in the lead-up to rush hour as a building fire closes the M1.
610
Five motorcyclists killed in two separate crashes occurring less than an hour apart
Five motorcyclists have died after two horror crashes on country roads in Derbyshire.
679
Casualties on Welsh roads fall after 20mph speed limit, figures show
Number of people injured and killed on 20 and 30mph roads from January to March reduced by more than a quarter
443
Man arrested in connection with crash that killed a family and a couple on a motorbike
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving over a crash that left six people dead.
767
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels will cost up to £4 at peak times, says TfL
Fares for road tunnels under Thames could be halved for low-income local residents, as pricing consultation opens
676
Major road and motorway service station closed after 10-mile oil spill causes huge delays
A massive 10-mile oil spillage is causing delays this morning as a service station on the M25 has been forced to close.
509
Home Secretary demands ’urgent explanation’ after police car filmed running over a cow
A video circulating on social media shows the police vehicle ramming into the cow and sending it skidding down the road - before approaching the animal for a second time and appearing to trap its head.
712
Teenager dies after fatal lorry crash near Bury St Edmunds
A teenage girl has died after a crash on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds.
545
M6 closed over ’very serious incident’ as emergency services on scene and traffic builds
The road is fully closed off on the northbound side between junction 21 near Warrington and junction 21A for the M62 Croft Interchange.