Former PM warns Government over A66 dualling delays

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP has urged the Government to press ahead with the long-awaited A66 dualling scheme without further delays, warning that communities along the route have already waited too long for improvements. The MP for Richmond and Northallerton said he has written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, calling for clarity on the […]

Cumbria: M6 bridge works to be reviewed

Plans to carry out extensive repairs to bridges on the M6 in Cumbria will be reviewed, after residents warned the works would cause severe disruption. National Highways told ITV that it will open a public consultation on the project and will try to find ways to reduce the impact on locals. The eight bridges over the Lune Gorge near […]

LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival: Book your place!

There are just five weeks to go until the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026, so now is the time to secure your place at one of the sector’s leading events for highways and road infrastructure technology. Taking place on 24 and 25 June 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh, this unique event brings together local authorities, contractors, suppliers, […]

Blog: For smart cities to thrive, start with ITS

Smart city technologies have been around for 10-15 years, but advances in video technology and AI make it easier for city leaders to gain value from connected devices across a range of applications, from transportation and public safety to energy, says John Lutz Boorman, head of product and marketing, Hanwha Vision Europe. Today, the global […]

Trash talk: National Highways begins innovative A303 bin trial

A new talking bin has been unveiled alongside the A303 in a joint National Highways and East Devon District Council initiative aimed at tackling roadside litter. The compacting receptacle has been installed in a layby near Upottery, and will be monitored as a trial, with the aim of rolling out further bins in the future. […]