National Highways will impose temporary speed limits and close lay-bys on the A14 between junctions 33 and 35 in Cambridgeshire from August 24, 2026, for resurfacing and maintenance, lasting about 4 months.
Essex County Council has issued temporary traffic orders for Brentwood roads, including closures for the Appetite on the Farm event at Kelvedon Hall and utility works across the borough from late August to mid-September.
Essex County Council has issued temporary traffic orders affecting Chelmsford and villages from 22 August 2026, including footpath closures for road works and event-related access restrictions.
HS2 works close the M42 in both directions between junctions 5 and 6 for five weeks from 8pm on Friday, with diversions in place.
A crash on the M6 southbound near Wolverhampton has caused slow-moving traffic and delays for motorists this morning.
A woman was taken to Russells Hall Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Brierley Hill. A man was assessed at the scene and discharged. Buses were diverted.
All three emergency services have responded to an incident near the Streetly Gate entrance of Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, with eyewitnesses reporting multiple fire engines, police cars, and ambulances at the scene.
The M6 motorway in Birmingham was closed southbound between junctions 6 and 5 after a multi-vehicle crash, causing long delays and disruption for commuters.
Three fire crews attended a hotel room fire in Birmingham city centre, causing major disruption to tram services as emergency services responded to the incident.
The A46 Stoneleigh Junction bridge project, five years late and dubbed 'Bridge to Nowhere', has seen costs rise from £38m to £58m, with a completion date now set for September 2027.
A driver suffered non-serious injuries in a crash on the M5 northbound in Worcestershire, closing the carriageway between junctions 7 and 6 and causing 75-minute delays.
A crash on the M5 northbound between J7 and J6 in Worcestershire has led to 45-minute delays and five miles of congestion, with emergency services at the scene.
Motorists are advised to carry sunglasses in their vehicles from Thursday as rain after weeks of dry weather creates hazardous glare on roads, with experts warning drivers could face liability if sunlight causes a crash.
Over 36,000 speeding penalties have been cancelled due to a fault in 154 smart motorway cameras, affecting 12 UK motorways, including the M1, M6, M25, and M42. Police have stopped enforcing fines until cameras are fixed.
The CMA has warned that some UK petrol stations used passive pricing strategies, failing to pass on wholesale price falls between May and June, leaving drivers overpaying.
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across 139 postcode areas, including West Midlands locations like Brierley Hill, Dudley, and Wolverhampton, as of August 17.
Birmingham and the West Midlands are set for heavy rain on Wednesday as unsettled weather moves in, with thundery showers possible and temperatures dropping below average.
MOT test prices could increase to at least £95 next year, as the Independent Garages Association pushes for a 73% rise to address unsustainable costs for garages.
Great Lister Street in Nechells is closed due to an incident, causing bus diversions during rush hour. Service 66 is diverting via Rupert Street, Nechells Park Way and Dartmouth Middleway.
A driver was recorded doing 105mph on a 30mph Birmingham road, the fastest speed caught on a 30mph road in the city this year. The A4540 New John Street West is a speeding hotspot with average speed cameras.
A fatal crash on the M6 northbound closed the motorway for most of the day, while a separate M5 collision caused 50-minute delays. One driver died, and another was injured.
A driver died in a M6 crash involving three lorries and a car near Stoke. The motorway was closed for hours, causing delays. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
A man has died following a serious crash on the M6 in Staffordshire involving three HGVs and a car. The collision closed the motorway for hours. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M5 northbound between J8 and J7 has caused 45-minute delays and 4 miles of congestion, with traffic officers on scene.
The M6 in Staffordshire remains closed in both directions after a serious collision, with motorists advised to avoid the area as emergency services work at the scene.
M54 westbound closed near Telford after crash, causing major delays. Traffic queuing from Junction 4 to 6. National Highways reports incident. Diversion via A464 and A5.
The M6 at junction 15 is closed northbound after a serious collision involving three HGVs and a car. Southbound has reopened, but delays are expected.
National Highways confirms 23 overnight closures on M1, M5, M6, M42 in Midlands from Aug 17-20, 9pm-6am. Plan ahead for late-night or early-morning travel.
Drivers on West Midlands motorways face fines and penalty points for exceeding variable speed limits, even when under 60mph. Authorities enforce limits displayed on gantries, which are legal requirements, not advisory. Recent examples include M42 roadwork
Two wildfires on Salamina island, Greece, have forced evacuations and threatened a British tourist village. 260 firefighters and 10 aircraft are battling the blazes, with 502 people rescued by sea.