Tackling congestion by influencing travel behaviour
We aim to tackle congestion by providing access to information that enables people to make smarter travel choices.
Making Britain's Roads Safer
This consultation is seeking views on the vision, targets and measures for improving road safety in Britain beyond 2010. It will influence the final shape of the Department for Transport’s next road safety strategy. So join the debate!
Respect Our Road Workers
With their safety in mind a new DVD highlights why drivers need to have respect for road workers.
Traffic news on your desktop
Helpful ways to access the latest traffic information when you need it.
Mobile
You can now stay in touch with our latest information and traffic updates on the move thanks to our new mobile website service.
Not all of us have access to a PC throughout the day to check the latest traffic conditions. So by providing information ready-made for mobiles and hand-held devices, you can now access our key information services when you are away from a computer.
We are dedicated to making your journey as safe and reliable as possible. Where delays occur we want to make sure that you can access information as quickly and easily. This means you can make informed decisions about your journey.
What information can I get on my mobile?
Our mobile service allows you to access information when you most need it. You can now stay in touch with the latest news and traffic developments that affect your journey as they break, 24-7.
We have selected our key information services that are frequently updated throughout the day, presented in a format that is best suited for everyday mobile use.
Current Traffic Incidents
This lists the latest unplanned incidents on our network 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can select incidents by region or road.
Planned Roadworks & Events
All of our current and future road maintenance and improvement schemes are listed and can be searched by region or road.
Traffic Radio
If your phone is compatible, you can stream our latest radio service by Mp3, with dedicated regional feeds.
Weather Watch
The Met Office provides Weather reports during the Autumn and Winter periods when adverse weather conditions affect road journeys across our road network.
News Headlines
Our latest headlines and top stories updated throughout the day.
About the HA
There are also details about the work we do, the roads we manage, our current vacancies and details of how to contact us.
How do I get it?
If you can access the internet from your mobile, simply type in the web address www.highways.gov.uk/mobile from your mobile browser.
We recommend that you bookmark this address or add it to your favourites so you can access the service quickly next time. Your mobile network provider may charge you for accessing the internet, so please check.
Feedback
We’d welcome your feedback about this information or any other aspect of our services. Please contact our information line on 08457 50 40 30 and let us know what you think.
Please remember: NEVER use a mobile while driving
