Hear what the industry had to say: Highways Voices at Highways UK 2026
Highways UK 2026 may have come and gone, but listening to our three episodes of Highways Voices, brought to you in association with ARCADIS, Westcotec, SWARCO, Nicander and AGD, will make it feel as though you are still at the NEC. If you didn’t make it to Birmingham this week then the transport yourself back […]
Be bolder: funding, fresh thinking and the innovations shaping our roads on Highways Voices at Highways UK thanks to ARCADIS, Westcotec, SWARCO, Nicander and AGD
“If they all work, then we haven’t been bold enough.” National Highways Chief Executive Nick Joyce sets the tone for this Highways Voices from Highways UK, with a challenge to the industry backed by up to £1 million in innovation funding. His priority? Making a step change in roadworker safety. In a revealing conversation with […]
Highways industry urged to unite against roadworker abuse
Contractors, local authorities and highways organisations are being urged to share incident data and adopt a common campaign to tackle roadworker abuse, as industry leaders seek to turn individual safety initiatives into a coordinated national response. The No Excuse for Roadworker Abuse (NEFRA) campaign is bringing together clients, contractors and associations to improve reporting, identify […]
Highways UK Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate the people and projects driving progress
The Highways UK Excellence Awards celebrate the vital work that keeps the UK moving, making journeys safer, smoother, and greener, finding innovative ways to tackle complex challenges, and fostering collaboration across the sector to get things done. Above all, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind these achievements whose dedication and vision […]
Drivers union advocates for lifetime basic income for private hire drivers in face of robotaxi rollout
The App Drivers & Courier Union (ADCU) is calling for measures to protect drivers’ livelihoods as autonomous vehicles are introduced into the UK market. Its proposals include employment guarantees for drivers currently working through app-based platforms, a Just Transition Fund financed by companies licensed to operate autonomous vehicles in the UK, and a pause on […]
Highways (Financing) Bill returns to Parliament as Lower Thames Crossing moves forward
The Highways (Financing) Bill returned to Parliament for its second reading yesterday (15 October), as construction progresses on the Lower Thames Crossing, the first confirmed project expected to use the proposed funding model. The legislation is intended to establish a framework for bringing private investment into major road schemes, enabling projects to proceed without relying […]
Bridges and tunnels could ‘transform’ island communities, Scottish MPs say
Fixed link transport infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, has the potential to deliver ‘transformative benefits’ for Scotland’s island communities, according to a new report published by the Scottish Affairs Committee. Patricia Ferguson MP, Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, said fixed links such as bridges and tunnels could bring transformative benefits to Scotland’s remote […]
A concrete example: How can Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors help extend the life of highway structures?
Corrosion can turn a small crack in concrete into a much bigger maintenance problem. Sean Hightower, regional account manager for Cortec MCI, explains how migrating corrosion inhibitors work and where they could help protect highway infrastructure. Concrete cracking is a familiar challenge for anyone responsible for maintaining highways infrastructure. But while cracks can result from […]
HERT of the matter: Hertfordshire unveils full trackless tram strategy
Plans to reopen the Watford to Croxley rail route and transform transport across Hertfordshire have been revealed. A report for the next Hertfordshire County Council Environment, Transport and Growth Cabinet Panel meeting sets out the proposed Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit (HERT) strategy ahead of a November consultation, says the Watford Observer. The strategy would let passengers travel […]
Strictly Highways 2027: Bookings now open
LCRIG has announced that bookings are now open for Strictly Highways 2027, the 10th iteration of its flagship annual event. The event will be returning to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from 28-30 September 2027, bringing together local authorities, the Department for Transport (DfT) and the wider highways community for three days of networking, knowledge […]