Landmark UK-wide road design standard makes suicide prevention assessments mandatory
For the first time, suicide prevention assessments will be mandatory for the development of relevant road projects across the UK. Thought to be the first of its kind in Europe, National Highways has led the development of the Suicide Prevention Assessment and Review (SPAR) standard in partnership with the UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG), embedding […]
West Sussex re-apppoints WSP to support highways, transport and infrastructure services
WSP has been re-appointed by West Sussex County Council to continue providing highways, transport and planning consultancy services across the county. The extension continues a long-standing partnership between WSP and the Council, supporting the delivery of highways, transport and infrastructure services across West Sussex. Under the renewed agreement, WSP will continue to provide professional services […]
HS2 installs final viaduct over M6
Engineering works to enable high speed trains to cross the M6 came to a successful conclusion last weekend, as the second HS2 viaduct was installed near Chelmsley Wood. The final section of the 4750-tonne structure was launched above the north and southbound carriageway (junction 4/4a) using giant hydraulic jacks while vehicles travelled below – minimising […]
Home EV charging: Drivers still face a ‘key’ hurdle, warns expert
Following the Government’s announcement that drivers will no longer need planning permission to install cross-pavement chargers which run under pavements from people’s homes to their cars, Thom Groot, CEO and Co-Founder of The Electric Car Scheme, has said that the key to the long-term success of the move is collaboration. The announcement also highlighted the wider […]
Roadworks permit scheme helps reduce disruption across Cumberland
New figures suggest that Cumberland Council’s new permit scheme is helping to reduce disruption. The Cumberland Council Permit Scheme for Road and Street Activities Review 2023-26 found that the average duration of works reduced from 3.9 days to 2.8 days. The total amount of time that works occupied the highway network also fell by 15,516 […]
SG unveils new brand and expanded infrastructure offering at Highways UK
SG officially unveiled its new identity at Highways UK 2026, bringing the expertise and capabilities formerly operating as Solar Gates, MVIS and P&D Specialist Services together under one name. The launch was accompanied by three additions to SG’s offering: VMS-P, ECO-GEN HVO and an end-to end EV charging service – alongside live demonstrations of integrated […]
Tyne Tunnels’ MIST system activated in live vehicle fire for first time
The Tyne Tunnels’ automated fire suppression system has been activated in a live incident for the first time, after a vehicle caught fire in the southbound tunnel on Saturday 24 October. In a post on LinkedIn, tunnel operator TT2 said its MIST System activated as designed, suppressing the fire and controlling conditions inside the tunnel […]
Prolectric wins edie Renewable Energy Project of the Year for A417 Missing Link scheme
Prolectric, the off-grid renewable lighting and power specialist, has won edie’s Renewable Energy Project of the Year Award 2026, for its decarbonisation work on the A417 Missing Link highways scheme. The award was presented at the annual edie Energy & Tech Awards ceremony at The Brewery, London. At the awards Prolectric demonstrated in partnership with […]
Liverpool: £12m Active Travel upgrade for Vauxhall Road to begin tomorrow
A £12m scheme to improve safety and accessibility along one of Liverpool’s key routes will get underway tomorrow, with works to improve more than 2km of Vauxhall Road between Tithebarn Street and Sandhills Lane. Initial works will include surveys of the area, which will be carried out under lane closures to help keep staff safe. […]
Could Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation offer a blueprint for high streets, asks TomTom’s Global Traffic Lead
The start of the pedestrianisation of London’s Oxford Street marks a significant change for one of the capital’s busiest destinations, with the scheme intended to create a more attractive environment for shoppers and pedestrians. However, the plans have proved controversial, with questions raised over their impact on surrounding roads, traffic flows and access for buses, […]