July 2008
22 July 2008 More hard shoulder running on the way for Birmingham
A £96m contract to install the technology that will allow the hard shoulder on parts of the motorway network around Birmingham to be opened to traffic during busy periods has been awarded to Carillion [This information is held on an external site]
18 July 2008 Highways Agency publishes annual report 2007-08
Over the past year the Agency has continued to establish itself as a true network operator and traffic manager for motorways and major A roads in England. [This information is held on an external site]
17 July 2008 DVLA warns motorists - check V5C registration certificate before buying a used vehicle
Motorists are advised not to purchase the vehicle, and instead report the matter to the police, if the serial number of a V5C registration certificate falls within the following ranges:[This information is held on an external site]
18 July 2008 Busy roads expected as schools across England break up for summer
The Highways Agency is predicting busy weekends on England's motorways and major 'A' roads as the schools break up and thousands of families head away for a summer holiday. [This information is held on an external site]
17 July 2008 Revised implementation dates for EU directive 2000/56/EC regarding minimum test vehicle requirements
On 27th June EU officials agreed that Member States could delay until 30 September 2013 the use of heavier vehicles/vehicle-trailer combinations for driving tests [This information is held on an external site]
07-07-2008 Important Update for Trainer Bookers regarding Driver CPC
Important Update for Trainer Bookers (PCV and LGV) regarding Driver CPC. The following information provides an update regarding the implementation dates for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. [This information is held on an external site]
News
12-11-08 Highways Agency join forces at the emergency services show 2008
Staff from the Highways Agency will be on hand at this year's Emergency Services Show to showcase work they are doing to keep England's motorways and trunk roads moving.[This information is held on an external site]
13-11-08 Government steps up efforts to keep children safe
Government is taking a new approach to warning children about the dangers they can face on our roads.[This information is held on an external site]