Press Releases

Traffic bulletin: Northbound M6 at Leyland in Lancashire re-opens

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:21:00 GMT

The northbound M6 at junction 28 at Leyland in Lancashire has now re-opened following a serious accident earlier today (Wednesday 22 May).

Denton's motorway litter droppers told to wind it up

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Motorists who drop litter out of car windows at a busy motorway junction in Denton are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500.

Denton's motorway litter droppers told to wind it up

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Motorists who drop litter out of car windows at a busy motorway junction in Denton are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500.

Denton's motorway litter droppers told to wind it up

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Motorists who drop litter out of car windows at a busy motorway junction in Denton are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500.

North West drivers urged to ‘Think Bike, Think Biker’ during TT races

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Drivers across the North West are being reminded to ‘Think Bike, Think Biker’ over the next few weeks - as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts pass through the region on their way to Isle of Man TT races.

Traffic bulletin: Northbound M6 closed at Leyland in Lancashire

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT

Drivers across the North West are being advised to avoid the northbound M6 around Leyland in Lancashire following a serious accident earlier today (Wednesday 22 May).

Traffic bulletin: M67 in Greater Manchester re-opens following diesel spill

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The eastbound M67 near Denton in Greater Manchester has now re-opened following this morning's lorry accident..

Traffic bulletin: Eastbound M67 closed in Greater Manchester following diesel spill

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT

Drivers in Greater Manchester being advised that the eastbound M67 near Denton is currently closed following an accident involving a lorry which jackknifed earlier today (Monday 20).

£1.5m for new M62 lighting and safety barriers near Oldham and Rochdale

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:48:00 GMT

Work to renew lighting and safety barriers around a key junction of the M62 in Greater Manchester will get underway next month.

Driver advice – Parklife Weekender at Heaton Park, Manchester

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:00 GMT

Music lovers heading to the Parklife Weekender at Heaton Park next month are being advised to consider using public transport rather than driving to the event.

Traffic bulletin: Westbound M62 in West Yorkshire re-opens; Eastbound remains closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT

Drivers in West Yorkshire are being advised that the westbound carriageway of the M62 east of Bradford and the link from the M621 onto the westbound M62 have re-opened following a road traffic collision earlier this afternoon (Friday 17 May).

Planned roadworks in the North West: Weekly summary for Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Overnight resurfacing works on the A69

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT

A Highways Agency scheme to resurface seven sections of the A69 will get underway next month.

Traffic bulletin: Twitter advice for Wembley-bound Latics and City fans

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Wigan and Manchester City supporters planning their car journeys to Saturday’s FA Cup Final at Wembley will be getting a little help from the Highways Agency's dedicated Wembley Twitter service.

Traffic bulletin: M53 reopens after fatal accident

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Drivers in Merseyside and Cheshire are being advised that the northbound M53 at junction 4 at Bebington has re-opened following this morning's fatal accident

Planned roadworks in the North West: Weekly summary for Monday 6 – Sunday 12 May

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:41:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is corr

Traffic bulletin: Northbound M53 closure at Bebington, Wirral

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT

Drivers in Merseyside and Cheshire are being advised that the northbound M53 at junction 4 at Bebington has been closed following a serious accident at 11.30am today (Friday 3 May).

Latics and Blues fans urged to plan trip down Wembley Way

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:20:00 GMT

Football supporters heading out of Greater Manchester to London next weekend for the big all-North West FA Cup Final are being urged to plan their motorway journeys.

Planned roadworks in the North West: Weekly summary for Monday 29 April – Sunday 5 May

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:57:00 GMT