West Midlands Transport Operations Centre to go live at ITS World Congress Birmingham 2027
A real-life version of the West Midlands Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC) will be built within Birmingham’s NEC at next year’s Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress to show how integrated transport is a matter of routine for passengers in the area. The “Operations Centre” zone at the major global event in October 2027 will feature […]
Skanska cancels order for A46 Newark bypass improvement scheme
The Tier 1 supplier Skanska has agreed to cancel a contract with National Highways to build the A46 Newark bypass in Nottinghamshire. In a statement, the construction company said: “Skanska has received a cancellation of the contract from National Highways to deliver the upgrade of a 6.6 kilometre stretch of the A46 Newark bypass in […]
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet: National Highways issues update
National Highways has shared its latest updated plans for opening the new A428 Black Cat road and junction improvements that will make journeys across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire quicker, safer and more reliable. The agency says that by spring 2027, the majority of the scheme will be open, including the new 10-mile A421 dual carriageway between […]
Amey appointed to TfL’s £700 million infrastructure improvement framework
Amey has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to its Infrastructure Improvement Framework, a major programme valued at up to £700 million, reinforcing its role as a leading integrated infrastructure partner for complex transport systems. Running for two years from June 2026, with the option to extend, Amey will work alongside Costain and Dragados […]
Glasgow City Council approves 10-year blueprint for city’s future
A 10-year plan described as being a “blueprint for Glasgow’s future” has been backed by city councillors. Among its key aims, the development plan proposes opening up land for the construction of more than 30,000 homes. It also sets out plans for the creation of economic development areas to help deliver jobs, supporting the regeneration […]
£10 million Hereford transport hub set to open in October
Hereford’s new transport hub is set to open at the end of October after reaching a major milestone. The £10 million project is now 75 per cent complete and progressing towards its launch. The new hub will provide a modern arrival point for Hereford, bringing together public transport and active travel facilities in a single […]
Works planned to future-proof roads in North Northants
North Northamptonshire Council will use a traditionally quieter time on the local area’s roads to undertake several essential road projects. With schools breaking up for the summer holidays, the area’s roads usually see less traffic and the council have planned works for July and August to maximise efficiency and reduce impact on motorists. Among the […]
Government Director General visits West Berkshire to see award-winning highways works
West Berkshire Council and VolkerHighways have welcomed senior representatives from the Department for Transport (DfT) to learn more about the council’s successful approach to maintaining its road network and delivering active travel improvements across the district. Antonia Williams, Director General of the Road Transport Group, and Becky Morrison, Director of Roads Strategy, met with councillors, […]
Community engagement groups will hold Lower Thames Crossing to account during construction
Three new Community Liaison Groups are being established by the Lower Thames Crossing to give local representatives a way to shape the project’s construction plans and hold the project to account on its commitment to being a good neighbour, says Your Thurrock. The Lower Thames Crossing is committed to listening to and acting on the views of local […]
South Gloucestershire leaders ‘flabbergasted’ by new M49 ghost junction delays
Opposition Conservative councillors have accused South Gloucestershire Council’s Lib Dem-Labour administration of ‘failing to provide leadership’ over the M49 ghost junction debacle. Last week National Highways, which finished most of the construction work seven years ago at a cost of £50 million, revealed ‘defects’ had been discovered at the two-bridge roundabout near Bristol linking Severnside and Avonmouth, along […]