The West Midlands Road Where Thousands Are Caught by Speed Cameras Wednesday, July 15, 2026 westmidlands blackcountry speeding traffic roadsafety speedcameras enforcement commuters fines highways A notorious one-mile section of the Black Country New Road has become one of the busiest hotspots for speeding violations in the West Midlands. Equipped with average speed cameras, this stretch records thousands of speeding … Read More
Dudley Council Pays Over £80,000 to Drivers Due to Pothole Damage Amid Ongoing Road Repairs Friday, June 19, 2026 dudley potholes roads repairs compensation council infrastructure maintenance claims highways Over the past five years, Dudley Council has paid out more than £80,000 in compensation to drivers whose vehicles were damaged by potholes. Freedom of Information data reveals that between 2021 and 2025, the council spent a … Read More
Solihull Council Reverses Decision After Incorrect Road Markings Confuse Drivers Thursday, March 26, 2026 solihull roundabout traffic roadmarkings a34 poppyisland drivers highways council accidents Solihull Council has had to backtrack after erroneous road markings on a key roundabout caused widespread confusion among drivers. Earlier this month, contractors mistakenly painted misleading lane lines on the Poppy Island … Read More
The Road So Dangerous It’s Been Closed for Over a Month Due to Potholes Saturday, March 21, 2026 potholes roadclosure bilbrook wolverhampton repairs safety pavement staffordshire highways transport Barnhurst Lane in Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, has remained closed for more than a month due to severe pothole damage that has made the road unsafe for drivers. Originally shut on February 19 and expected to reopen by February … Read More
West Midlands Faces £1.94 Billion Road Repair Backlog Amid Deepening Pothole Crisis Tuesday, March 17, 2026 westmidlands potholes roadmaintenance infrastructure highways funding alarmreport transport roadsafety government Drivers in the West Midlands should temper expectations of swift improvements to the region’s deteriorating roads, despite recent boosts in maintenance funding. According to the latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … Read More
Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More