A Major programme of bridge works and highway improvements is set to begin on Ocean Road next month, thanks to funding from the UK Government. Leicester City Council will start work on the Ocean Road bridge on Tuesday 1 September, with the whole scheme expected to take around 16 weeks to complete. The bridge over the Bushby Brook requires extensive maintenance to repair and replace sections that are now in poor condition. The works will include the demolition and replacement

Winchester Avenue in Blaby is currently closed both ways this morning due to a road traffic collision involving 2 cars. A car has overturned after a collision and ended up in the central reservation on a busy road. Eyewitnesses say that local workers from the nearby industrial estate helped out the driver of the overturned car, and state that he has been taken to hospital. The road remains closed for recovery to take place. Please find alternate routes.

Traffic News Road traffic collision on Melton Road junction with Checketts Road, Involving a bus and car. County bound traffic on Melton can only turn right onto Marfitt Street, and City Bound can only turn right onto Checketts Road. Partial junction closure due to oil spill. City cleansing have been called to the scene. Please avoid the area if possible. Update 09:30 The road is now fully opened.

On demand service passes milestone as it supports local communities Leicestershire’s on-demand transport service, FoxConnect, is celebrating a major milestone after completing 100,000 passenger journeys. The on-demand local transport service in conjunction with Centrebus and Premier Taxis provides flexible, bookable transport in 11 operating zones and has quickly become a valuable travel option, helping people access work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure across th

Emergency services are dealing with a Road Traffic collision on Saffron Lane near the junction of Knighton Lane East. A car has hit several parked vehicles and ended up on its side. Members of the public assisted in righting the vehicle back onto its wheels. There are no reports of any serious injuries. The road is closed in both directions; please avoid the area if possible. Update 19:00 Recovery has now taken place; the road is now fully reopened. Pictures by Leicester Medi

Customers are being reminded that the RMT union has announced strike action on Saturday, 15 August. Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is essential and to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling on these dates. On Saturday EMR, which is operated by Transport UK, will operate a significantly reduced timetable starting at 07:00 and finishing before 19:00 on its Intercity and Connect routes. To help maximise the number of s

East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is advising customers to plan ahead as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region. he UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert across six regions of England, from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14, August.  As a result, EMR will introduce temporary timetable changes to help keep services running safely and reliably. Customers who need to travel are strongly encourag

A Mile-Long stretch of Aylestone Road is to be resurfaced this summer, thanks to Government funding. The extensive works – which are expected to cost £740,000 – will repair and upgrade the carriageway between Hampshire Road in Aylestone, and Aylestone Road’s junction with Saffron Lane. Cycleway surfacing will also be renewed. Work will be carried out in three phases, starting on Saturday 15 August. For the first phase of works, Aylestone Road will be fully closed in both dire

Leicester's popular Hospital Hopper bus is reaching even more people thanks to a recent extension to its route. The service has been extended to Ashton Green, operating every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, providing residents with direct, convenient access to key destinations across Leicester - including Beaumont Leys, the city centre and all three hospitals. The main weekday Hospital Hopper service is funded by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, while its weekend s