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To the north east! 07 April 2022
Two new additions to our collection of Opening Booklets take us to Darlington and Middlesbrough.
The ghost junction 22 March 2022
The only UK motorway that didn’t connect to ordinary roads finally got its own interchange in 2019. But it's not open, because it still doesn’t touch any ordinary roads.
On Ukraine 28 February 2022
Until recently Ukraine's extremely well designed new road signs were the only reason we had to think about the country. Plus, some ways to help in the current situation.
Up for adoption 24 January 2022
For most people, highway maintenance is not a day to day concern. But not every road is the responsibility of the local council. What if your street is “unadopted"?
Gifts for road lovers 10 December 2021
No smoke without ire 27 October 2021
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has just expanded to cover the whole inner city, and across the UK, other cities are implementing their own Clean Air Zones. Is this the future?
Devon help us 16 September 2021
Road signs are colour coded for different types of road, but in Devon there are more colours than anywhere else. What do Devon's colourful signs mean?
Twenty Years 24 August 2021
It's our 20th birthday! Join us as we celebrate with the return of a much-missed feature.
A walk on the M621 14 July 2021
Fancy a stroll? In 1972, the City of Leeds was about to open its new South East Urban Motorway and proudly showed off the achievement with a "walkabout" event.
Surprise! A new motorway 11 May 2021
Appearing unexpectedly on signs in Lincolnshire last week, a brand new motorway has suddenly come into existence. And it's a weird one.
Imperfectly Odd: the Strensham Loop 30 April 2021
For a while, the M5 ended at a 270-degree loop - but long after the motorway was extended, it kept on catching drivers unawares. But it left behind an unexpected legacy of safer driving.
Knowledge is power 18 February 2021
We're expanding our information pages to provide better coverage of the basics - perfect if you're new to the world of road enthusiasts or if you're just dropping by to answer a question.
Somerset shows the way 27 January 2021
Somerset County Council have started restoring the county’s many fingerposts to their former glory. Somerset resident JR offers a guided tour of some of the county's remarkable historic signposts.
2020 end of year update 21 December 2020
We've reached the end of the strangest year anyone can remember. Time for a quick look at some news from the last few months.
Imperfectly Odd: Hardwick Roundabout 09 October 2020
Hardwick Roundabout in Kings Lynn finally got its flyover in 2003, but it wasn't what the locals had expected. Is it the UK's most misunderstood junction?
Churchill away 18 September 2020
Liverpool's Churchill Way flyovers were demolished earlier this year. Bryn Buck explores what's left when an elevated road suddenly goes away.
Think inside the box 20 August 2020
Yellow box junctions keep crossroads clear and traffic on the move. Not everyone understands the rules, though - do you?
A herd of 3D zebras 11 August 2020
Last year we reported on an experimental "3D" zebra crossing. It turns out they're multiplying... if you know where to look!