Midlands Motorway Drivers Beware: Understanding the 51mph Speed Limit Rule Monday, May 18, 2026 motorways vsl speedlimits westmidlands m6 smartmotorways roadworks fines traffic safety Thousands of motorists in the West Midlands have faced fines after inadvertently breaking temporary speed limits on motorways. These speed restrictions, often displayed on digital gantries along smart motorways like the M6, … Read More
Major A52 Road in Nottingham to Fully Close Over Unforeseen Challenges Friday, February 20, 2026 a52 nottingham roadworks closure nationalhighways infrastructure midlands construction delays improvements The A52 in Nottingham will face a full weekend closure due to unforeseen challenges that have disrupted the progress of ongoing improvement works. National Highways has revised its project timeline for this major East … Read More
M6 Northbound Closure Near Aston Extended Due to Delayed Roadworks Tuesday, February 10, 2026 m6 motorway resurfacing delays traffic birmingham nationalhighways rushhour roadworks closure Roadworks on the M6 northbound between junction 5 (Castle Bromwich) and junction 6 (Aston) are running behind schedule, extending the motorway closure and causing significant delays during the morning rush hour. Originally … Read More
M6 Castle Bromwich Traffic Jam After Lorry Breakdown Near Planned Roadworks Thursday, January 29, 2026 m6 castlebromwich traffic queues lorrybreakdown roadworks delays transportation commuters congestion sport Traffic on the M6 near Castle Bromwich has come to a standstill after a lorry broke down close to upcoming roadworks. Drivers are currently facing significant queues as the incident disrupts normal traffic flow. The … Read More
Hairdresser Blocks Roadworks After Parking Disruptions Threaten Christmas Trade Sunday, December 21, 2025 hairdresser roadworks solihull parking disruption christmas business construction council customers Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design and Gents Barber Shop in Solihull, found herself at the center of a frustrating situation just days before Christmas. Arriving to open her salon on December 18th, she was confronted by … Read More
Reform UK Leadership Faces Criticism Over Decline in Midlands Pothole Repairs Saturday, December 6, 2025 staffordshire potholes reformuk highways roadworks localgovernment roadmaintenance infrastructure funding politics Staffordshire County Council, now under Reform UK leadership, has been criticised for a notable decrease in pothole repairs since the new administration took office earlier this year. Data shows that from May to October, the … Read More