“Fix potholes instead” – £2.9 billion Edinburgh tram line labelled a ‘vanity project’
A planned new tram line in Edinburgh has been condemned as a “vanity project” and the city council has been urged to focus on filling potholes instead. Lothian independent MSP Jeremy Balfour also said he welcomed the Scottish Government confirming it had no plans to fund the north-south route, which is estimated to cost up to £2.9 billion, says […]
Merry Christmas from Highways News
As 2025 draws to a close and we wind down for Christmas, the team here at Highways News is wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It’s been another fascinating year for the industry, and we’ve been with you every step of the way as this video shows. As it shows, we’ve […]
£2.5bn West Yorkshire tram plan delayed after government review
West Yorkshire planned tram system has been delayed after the government carried out a review of the project. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) had hoped that trams would be running on two lines in Leeds and Bradford in the early 2030s, however it is now likely to be the late 2030s, says the BBC. The […]
V2X tolling moves from pilot to production
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology has long been discussed as a future concept in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry. However, during a recent industry roundtable featuring experts from Kapsch TrafficCom, Audi, NorthCarolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA), and Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), the consensus was clear: the technology has reached a genuine inflection point and is […]
Lower Thames Crossing appoints Kate Cohen to steer it to 2034 completion
Kate Cohen, Director of Strategic Roads and Local Projects at the Department for Transport, has been appointed as Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) of the Lower Thames Crossing project. Confirmation of her appointment came in a letter from Jo Shanmugalingam, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport and Becky Wood, Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure, Service […]
A year of growth and impact: LCRIG publishes its Annual Report
LCRIG has published its 2025 Annual Impact Report, showcasing a year defined by growth, innovation and meaningful collaboration across the highways sector. The report reflects how our community continues to evolve, strengthen and deliver real impact for local authorities, suppliers, academia and government partners. A Year of Growth, Connection and Firsts 2025 was a record-setting […]
London Councils announces introduction of ANPR cameras for London Lorry Control Scheme
London Councils has approved plans to introduce automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to assist with the enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS). Following a successful pilot programme, ANPR cameras will be introduced in London to support enforcement of the scheme, complementing the work of Enforcement Officers across the capital. The LLCS is designed to manage the environmental […]
Lincoln’s Bailgate improvements to start in mid-January
The Bailgate improvement project in Lincoln will get undeeway on Monday 19 January and will continue for up to three months. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “The current stone blocks on the carriageway along Lincoln’s Bailgate have started to shift, break, and lift out of place. This means bumpy rides for drivers […]
Colas agrees to sell Allied Infrastructure to DJ Civils
Kent based contractor DJ Civils has acquired Allied Infrastructure from Colas. Allied Infrastructure specialises in work on UK airfields and local highways maintenance jobs and has been part of Colas since 2017, says Construction Enquirer. A Colas statement said: “Colas Ltd has reached agreement to sell Allied Infrastructure to DJ Civils Ltd, a civil engineering […]
8,500-tonne M27 underpass ready for installation
A huge concrete structure that will form a new junction on the M27 motorway is ready to be slid into position. Work begins on Christmas Eve to install the 8,500-tonne, four-lane wide underpass, as part of a £100m project run by Hampshire County Council and National Highways, says the BBC. The M27 will be closed […]