Bury announces £168m highways framework
Bury Council are seeking contractors and civil engineers for its latest four-year highways framework, comprising 11 lots valued between £60,000 and £60m. According to Place North West, Bury Council has launched a procurement exercise for the framework, which is valued at £168m inclusive of VAT. The framework will be active from 1 July 2026 to […]
Construction works ramp up on fourth section of A9 Dualling Programme
The A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project is the fourth section of the A9 Dualling Programme to enter construction. The opening of the site compound comes after the implementation of major traffic management in the project area earlier this year as work continues to press ahead on the Programme. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, […]
TTF Live demonstrates “off the shelf” transport technology
This year’s Department for Transport-led Transport Technology Forum will feature a series of real-world demonstrations of transport technology that are available here-and-now to local authorities. The TTF Conference, from 16-18 March, is taking place for the third successive year at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire, but this year featuring technology actually working on nearby […]
Suffolk to hold public autonomous vehicle showcases
Two showcase events will let people see for themselves how an autonomous vehicle could work in Suffolk. Residents across Suffolk are being invited to see for themselves how self-driving shuttle technology could shape the future of local travel – and to have their say on how it should work for their communities. Suffolk County Council […]
Wolverhampton invests £10m to fix roads and tackle potholes
City of Wolverhampton Council is proposing a £10 million investment in fixing roads and tackling potholes this year – providing safer and smoother journeys for all. The council is ready to roll out a fresh wave of road resurfacing and other improvements across the city under its 2026/27 Highway Capital Programme. It builds on last […]
West Midlands: Development Consent Order approved for A46 at Walsgrave
A multi-million pound roads scheme in the Midlands has been given the green light. Lord Hendy, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander, approved a Development Consent Order (DCO) today for the A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade project, which is part of the crucial Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor between the M5 and Humber Ports. The A46 is one of the UK’s major trade routes, serving millions of people, […]
Cambridgeshire issues tender for Professional Services Contract
In March 2025 the Highways and Transport Committee approved a procurement strategy for the future commissioning and delivery of highways and transport. The main goal of this strategy is to secure best value in the management of these Services by improving the efficiency, effectiveness and the customer experience of these Services. This will be based […]
Hull and East Yorkshire’s bus services to come under mayor’s control
Plans have been unveiled to transfer control of public transport in Hull and East Yorkshire to the elected mayor. The newly formed Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), headed by Luke Campbell, will assume legal responsibility on 30 March, says the BBC. However, the transfer of all functions will take longer, with a total […]
Glasgow: Consultation opens on active travel link between Govan-Partick Bridge and Pollok Country Park
Plans for a new walking, wheeling and cycling route linking the Govan-Partick Bridge with Pollok Country Park are now open for consultation. The proposed 2.7km route is the first element of the Connecting Greater Govan active travel project, which will see improved streets and enhanced active travel connectivity. Building on the popularity of the Govan-Partick […]
Unite backs TfL proposals for publicly owned buses
Unite has strongly backed proposals for a new publicly owned bus company for London. Last week, Transport for London (TfL) set out a new draft business plan, which aims to transform the capital’s transport network. Within this, it references the development of detailed plans for a new publicly owned bus company in London – the first in […]