Congestion

Monday, January 5, 2026 collision birmingham smallheath asda bus van traffic nationalexpress heybarnescircus congestion

A bus and a van collided at a busy roundabout near the Asda store in Small Heath, Birmingham, resulting in significant traffic delays during the Monday evening rush hour. The accident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on … Read More

Friday, December 19, 2025 birmingham traffic christmas congestion roads travel aa motoring holiday uk

As Christmas approaches, UK roads are bracing for the busiest travel day of the season, with Friday, December 19, set to see peak traffic congestion. Birmingham’s M5/M6 interchange has been identified as one of the country’s … Read More

Monday, December 15, 2025 christmas traffic aa motorists congestion travel uk roadsafety holiday survey

The AA has issued a travel warning for UK motorists, urging careful planning and extra journey time as this Christmas period is set to be the busiest on record. According to a recent AA survey, Friday, December 19, is … Read More

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 cycling roadsafety uktransport activetravel narrowlanes cyclistprotection trafficpolicy roaddesign motorists congestion sport

The UK government is considering a major change to local road layouts aimed at improving safety for cyclists. Under newly released proposals by Active Travel England (ATE), lane widths on local roads could be altered … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 2025 birmingham speedlimits expressways roadsafety traffic petition enforcement congestion council drivers

Birmingham’s decision to lower speed limits on its major expressways from 40mph to 30mph has ignited a heated debate among motorists, officials, and safety advocates. Despite a petition gathering over 1,250 signatures … Read More