Campaigners call for Bath to become 20mph city
Campaigners are calling for a 20mph speed limit to be implemented on every road in Bath. Many of the city’s roads are already limited to 20mph as it was among the first cities to introduce the law. By the end of April 2027, all the roads on the north side of the River Avon will be […]
Norfolk councillors lose £11,000 annual road fund
Councillors in Norfolk are calling for the leader of the county council to reverse his decision to scrap an £11,000-a-year pot of funding given to each of its 84 members for local road improvements. The Highways Local Members Fund had been in place since 2017 at Norfolk County Council – until last month, says the […]
National Highways teams with charity to provide mental health support on major roads
National Highways has teamed up with a leading mental health charity to help people get support quickly and easily, as part of a new 12‑month trial focused on early intervention and preventing crises. New signage with QR codes will be put up in busy locations near motorways and major A-roads, helping connect people to trusted, local mental health support services. The partnership with the charity Chasing the Stigma, through its Hub of Hope platform, aims to provide timely, accessible support for […]
Construction and Sustainability: STA inviting industry to share insights
As Europe continues to advance towards smarter and more sustainable transport systems, understanding expert perspectives is essential to shaping the future of transport infrastructures. The 3/2026 edition of the Smart Transportation Alliance’s Expert Perception Tracker explores the topic of construction and sustainability in the EU’s transport sector, examining sustainability priorities, infrastructure maintenance, sustainability as a […]
Highways leaders join united call for next Prime Minister to back long-term infrastructure strategy
Britain’s leading highways contractors, consultants and transport professional bodies have joined a cross-sector call urging the incoming Prime Minister to maintain the Government’s long-term infrastructure strategy, warning that political uncertainty risks undermining investment and delaying delivery. In an open letter signed by more than 25 leaders from across the built environment, the sector argues that […]
Clearview secures DfT Type Approval for new SolarLite® active road stud housing
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has secured Department for Transport Type Approval to use standard road stud housing for its environmentally-friendly LED road safety stud. A joint innovation between Clearview and project partner Prismo Road Markings, the SolarLite® S381 is designed to fit directly into traditional cast iron road stud installations, meaning it […]