Scrapped Stonehenge Road scheme “could fund South Wales sustainable travel” says TAN
Transport Action Network (TAN) has published a repor commissioned to explore better transport connectivity for the South West, after the scrapping of two highly contentious road schemes by the Government. It has been produced by transport policy experts, Greengauge 21. The report proposes using some of the £2.5billion saved by cancelling the A303 Stonehenge and […]
Minister for Local Transport pledges to end ‘cycle of decline’ in bus travel
Buses and coaches are central to the Government’s mission of kickstarting economic growth according to a keynote address to the CPT Conference by the Minister for Local Transport. Addressing more than 150 representatives of the bus and coach industry in London today, Simon Lightwood MP pledged to reverse a long-term decline in the number of […]
Emergency closure of A470 for Dwr Cymru works
A major road will close in both directions for emergency works to be carried out. The A470 is now shut between Maenan (at the site of the Dolgarrog train station) and Tal-y-Cafn in Wales. Traffic Wales said it is due to emergency works by Dwr Cymru. It comes a week after a major mains burst […]
Jenoptik to play major role in North West safety schemes
National Highways is installing Jenoptik average speed cameras at four different locations in the North West region, on the A585, A590, A66 and A663 as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region’s roads A detailed safety review along four routes in the North West region highlighted a […]
TfL to begin Lambeth Bridge safety improvements
TfL will soon start the next phase of works to install important new safety measures at Lambeth Bridge, which includes replacing the unsignalised roundabouts at either end of Lambeth Bridge with signal-controlled junctions. Lambeth Bridge’s northern junction is the most dangerous in London in terms of cycle collisions *. These changes will improve safety in […]
Prepare your business for challenges and opportunities with the Safety in Highways Report 2025
With a new government in place, fresh initiatives tackling recruitment shortages, and cutting-edge technology creating opportunities for more streamlined, efficient, and safer worksites, the highways industry is continuing to evolve and adapt to new challenges. The Re-flow Safety in Highways Report 2025 compiles news and innovation highlights from last year, offering a snapshot into industry […]
Costain marks 160th anniversary with volunteering drive
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is marking its 160th anniversary in 2025 by donating a record number of volunteering days to improve people’s lives through transforming career prospects and supporting community projects across the UK. Around 7,000 volunteer days will be used by Costain’s people this year to help organisations including Business in the Community […]
Skanska leads new update on asphalt reuse guidance
Infrastructure engineers at Skanska have led an update to an essential guide for the road surfacing and maintenance industry in the UK. Andy Simms, materials engineering manager, and Max Townsend, senior waste and resources manager, contributed to the update of the Managing Reclaimed Asphalt guidance to ensure it meets current legislation, according to Construction Management. The guide […]
