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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Van driver found guilty over fatal crash on smart motorway

A van driver has been convicted for causing a fatal accident on the M4 smart motorway in Berkshire, which resulted in the death of a passenger in a broken-down vehicle.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

M25 and M4 closures LIVE: Traffic delays likely as two busy UK motorways shut

Two major motorways near London, the M25 and M4, are closed due to incidents, causing expected traffic delays.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Beautiful UK village that's 'perfect day out' hidden just minutes from major motorway

A charming village near major motorways, Lymm in Cheshire offers visitors picturesque scenery, shops, dining, and historical links to dinosaurs.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Smart motorway system 'wasn't working as it should be' at time of fatal crash, court told

A court was informed that the smart motorway system malfunctioned at the time of a fatal crash on the M4, contributing to the accident's severity.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Roads closed LIVE across England as wild weather batters UK

Across England, numerous roadways and motorways are closed due to severe weather conditions affecting the UK.

Feb 8 β€’ 00:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Raise the speed limit on motorways in summer

The article advocates for increasing the speed limit on Swedish motorways to 130-140 km/h during good summer weather, with variable signage to reduce it to 110 km/h in poor conditions.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Most of Britain’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find

Government assessments indicate that most of Britain's smart motorway schemes are considered to offer poor or very poor value for money.

Feb 6 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Balance of the ADAC: How long drivers were stuck in traffic in Germany in 2025

In 2025, traffic jams on German motorways accumulated to a length of 866,000 kilometers according to the ADAC, an increase of 7,000 kilometers from the previous year, with no relief in sight.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

M6 crash LIVE: Two major UK motorways face long delays after collision

A crash on the M6 southbound has caused significant traffic delays, affecting both the M6 and M58 motorways, with motorists reportedly waiting over an hour.

Jan 14 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There Will Be More Money for the Construction of Fast Roads

In 2026, the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways plans to spend nearly 20 billion PLN on both new road construction and existing road network investments, exceeding the average yearly investment of 16.5 billion PLN over the past five years.

Jan 14 β€’ 03:04 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

French farmers block ports over controversial EU trade deal (VIDEO)

Farmers in France are protesting by blocking key motorways and ports against a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur, citing unfair competition from Latin American meat producers.

Jan 12 β€’ 16:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Major UK route to be closed both ways as 'heavy snow' predicted amid Storm Goretti

The A628 Woodhead Pass in the Peak District will be closed due to heavy snow predicted from Storm Goretti, as winter breakdowns on motorways have increased significantly.

Jan 8 β€’ 02:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

M60 and M42 LIVE: Drivers are facing travel chaos with motorway closures in freezing weather

Motorists are experiencing significant disruptions due to motorway closures on the M60 and M42 caused by snow and a police-led incident, compounded by freezing weather conditions.

Jan 2 β€’ 09:50 UTC

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