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Safety-critical temporary weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge to be introduced
A new safety-critical 18 tonne weight restriction, except buses and emergency vehicles, will be introduced on the Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 to ensure the structure remains safe

Much-loved industry figure dies suddenly
Highways News is very sad to share that 30-year industry veteran Rory Poole has passed

Sharing secrets of better industry inclusivity, and better transport for all on Highways Voices
Helen Clifford’s story is remarkable enough on its own: in 1984, she became London Transport’s

Women in Bus and Coach Honours Helen Clifford
Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled two blue plaques in honour of Helen Clifford,

Landmark report establishes first carbon baseline for England’s local road network
A new report from the Carbon Leadership Programme provides the first ever national baseline of

Safety-critical temporary weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge to be introduced
A new safety-critical 18 tonne weight restriction, except buses and emergency vehicles, will be introduced on the Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 to ensure the structure remains safe

Much-loved industry figure dies suddenly
Highways News is very sad to share that 30-year industry veteran Rory Poole has passed away after suffering a stroke. The popular roads and bridges

Sharing secrets of better industry inclusivity, and better transport for all on Highways Voices
Helen Clifford’s story is remarkable enough on its own: in 1984, she became London Transport’s first female mechanic, walking into a world of workshop pin-up

Women in Bus and Coach Honours Helen Clifford
Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled two blue plaques in honour of Helen Clifford, one at Stratford Bus Exchange and one at London Transport

Landmark report establishes first carbon baseline for England’s local road network
A new report from the Carbon Leadership Programme provides the first ever national baseline of carbon emissions from the maintenance and construction of local roads

UPODATE – Trial and error: Can Waymo win its battle of hearts of minds?
Calls have been made to suspend the ongoing driverless taxi trial in London due to concerns about a “lack of stakeholder support and unresolved safety





















