Motorists faced rush-hour disruption after an oak tree came down on a road in Shrewsbury.

Traffic lights are to be placed on one of Telford’s busiest roundabouts, road bosses announced today.

Once again Telford traffic ground to a standstill with some roads gridlocked, all because of a bit of snow. This was compounded by the stupidity of some drivers.

People power will see mobile speed cameras introduced on a road in Telford – after checks revealed nearly six out of every 10 drivers were speeding.

In coming up with an idea to help ease the jams on Britain’s roads, the Government will get a cheer from motorists. It is a cheer which quickly fades away when you see the idea that is being considered.

Calls were today made for changes to Welshpool’s controversial one-way system after claims it has decimated trade in the town.

Traffic chaos hit the M6 in the West Midlands today with motorists facing hour-long delays in six-mile tailbacks following a crash.

It’s the middle of summer – the furthest point from the bleak midwinter’s best efforts to wreak havoc on Shropshire’s road surfaces – and the war on potholes continues apace.

Lane-hogging and tailgating are the things that annoy motorway drivers the most, according to a poll.

Wednesday is the worst day for traffic jams, according to a congestion index out today.

Plans for a £70 million extension of the M6 Toll Road to link with Shropshire’s M54 have been put on ice amid a series of government cuts.

Five people were injured and traffic gridlocked following a spate of accidents across Shropshire.

Town centre motorists are facing weeks of diversion misery as work gets under way to give Shrewsbury’s gas supply a much-needed major overhaul.

A new traffic system in a Mid Wales town is a “major accident” waiting to happen, it was claimed today. The new system in Pool Road, Newtown, needs to be looked at urgently, the town mayor said.

The Bank Holiday getaway was expected to peak today as millions headed off to enjoy the long weekend.

Councils in Shropshire face massive bills from motorists hit by potholes opening up across the county as the big freeze thaws, it was claimed today.

Thousands of revellers heading to the V Festival at Weston Park caused traffic misery today – with tailbacks of up to 11 miles reported before the gates had even opened.

Is Telford the easiest Shropshire town to drive around in your opinion?

LETTER: I am writing in relation to a recent article in which Councillor Mansell Williams calls for trams to be used to solve traffic problems in Shrewsbury.