Cornwall: £330m A30 upgrade nearing an end

Progress continues on the local road connections alongside the new A30 dual carriageway in Cornwall which will see the £330m scheme finally completed. The newly dualled 14km stretch of the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross opened last June and now National Highways, in collaboration with principal contractors Costain, is carrying out essential ancillary works, […]
Highway Care acquired by Ramudden Global

Highway Care, a leader in highway safety solutions for nearly 50 years, is poised for significant growth following its recent acquisition by Ramudden Global. This move strengthens Highway Care’s ability to expand product development and further innovate within the road safety and security sectors. Known for pioneering safety technologies, Highway Care has long been a […]
Wilson and Scott chairman Stephen Scott celebrated with Honorary Membership at RSMA Annual Conference

At this year’s prestigious Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) Annual Conference and Dinner, Stephen Scott, Chairman of Wilson & Scott (Highways) Ltd., was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the road marking industry. In recognition of his tireless efforts, Stephen was awarded an honorary life-time membership by the RSMA, solidifying his legacy as a key […]
City of York champions clearer customer communication

City of York Council is enhancing the travel experience for citizens, tourists and visitors by upgrading its real-time passenger information (RTPI) display network with optically bonded displays from Journeo. This investment underlines the Council’s commitment to providing accessible, attractive, and advanced public transport services. Elements of the Council’s previous display network, while groundbreaking at the […]
Active Travel: £300m for new walking, wheeling and cycling schemes

Millions of people will benefit from 300 miles of new walkways and cycle lanes thanks to almost £300 million in funding to boost walking, wheeling and cycling in England. The funding package announced today by the government and Active Travel England (ATE) will also allow the construction of improved crossings and junctions to make walking, […]
Nairn and Cawdor roads capital programme approved for 2025/26

A proposed list of prioritised roadworks has been agreed by Nairnshire Committee Members, which will be funded out of The Highland Council’s Capital Budget allocation for 2025/26. Councillors have agreed funding allocations for specified locations for roads resurfacing works including footpath reconstruction/resurfacing works which can be funded from the capital allocation. The estimated local allocation […]
Grantham Southern Relief Road delayed due to design error

The Grantham Southern Relief Road has been delayed due to a key bridge needing to be redesigned. The road has been under construction since 2015 and aims to reduce congestion in the area by moving the A52 out of Grantham. Whilst most of the project has been completed, a fundamental part is connecting the relief road over the East Coast […]
SMEs urged to act quickly to snap up a place on the ITS European Congress UK Pavilion

Small and medium enterprises interested in being part of Europe’s leading Intelligent Transport Systems event in May are being urged to snap up a place on the UK Pavilion before all the space runs out. The cost-effective exhibition opportunity at the event in Seville is being offered by the Transport Technology Forum and Local Council […]
Why being Transport Secretary is far from being all powerful on this week’s Highways Voices

What happens when the people making the decisions about transport policy don’t have the power to act on the issues that matter most to road users? From potholes to smart motorways and the future of road user charging, former Transport Secretary Chris Grayling joins us on this week’s Highways Voices to share insider insights on […]
National Highways unveils measures to improve A46 safety near Bath

National Highways is joining forces with its police partners to help improve safety by introducing new speed restrictions along the A46 near Bath. Working with Avon and Somerset Police, South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council, the company has identified safety issues on the A46 between Bath and M4 junction 18. Collision […]