Places filling up fast for Traffic Signs 2026
The Institute of Highway Engineers is reminding industry professionals that the IHE Traffic Signs Conference and Exhibition 2026, returns to Birmingham on 24 March and the full programme is officially live. This year’s theme, “Signs of Progress”, brings together experts from the Department for Transport, local authorities, consultants and industry to explore the future of […]
County council meets with Oxford MPs to discuss ageing Kennington rail bridge
Representatives from Oxfordshire County council have met with two Oxford MPs to discuss the ageing A423 Kennington rail bridge and its strategic importance to the city. Councillor Judy Roberts, council officers and the Environment Agency met with Layla Moran MP and Anneliese Dodds MP to discuss the condition of the bearings, concrete and temporary propping […]
Major incident declared in Somerset in response to heavy rain and flooding
A major incident has been called in Somerset as agencies step up their response to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency and emergency services are working together to support communities following heavy rain and extensive flooding overnight. Although the weather looks drier tomorrow, the risk of flooding on the Levels and Moors remains high […]
Main Spalding to Pinchbeck active travel works set to begin this spring
Works on the main Spalding to Pinchbeck active travel scheme are to begin this Spring, Lincolnshire County Council has announced, with construction expected to continue until late 2026. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “Since our last update, the team has been working hard to progress the project, with a view to starting […]
MSP proposes extra lane as ‘interim solution’ to ease congestion at Sheriffhall roundabout
Christine Grahame, SNP MP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, is pressing for the creation of an extra lane as an interim solution to the long tailbacks at one of the busiest junctions on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. She said some motorists already used scrub land next to the A7 as an unofficial extra lane and someone […]
Wiltshire Council awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England to help encourage more walking and cycling
Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England (ATE) to support local active travel initiatives that will help more people walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys across the county. The funding was initially granted to the council in summer 2025, but the project designs needed to be approved by ATE before the […]