Transport Scotland releases finalised road casualty statistics for 2025
Finalised statistics released by Transport Scotland confirm there was a decrease in the number of people killed in reported road collisions in Scotland in 2025 compared to 2024. There was also a reduction in overall casualties over the same period. The Reported Road Casualties publication released today by Transport Scotland Statisticians provides finalised figures for the number […]
Project ROUTE puts students on track for transport careers
Young people are being challenged to tackle real-world transport problems as Project ROUTE looks to inspire the next generation of digital and data talent. A national initiative encouraging young people to explore careers in transport is giving students the opportunity to work on real industry challenges, from planning reliable rail journeys to assessing the safety […]
Highways investment needs the people to deliver it, says highways recruitment specialist
The UK has an ambitious Infrastructure Pipeline, with highways playing an important role in improving connectivity, supporting economic growth and maintaining the roads people and businesses rely on. But, according to Blayne Cahill (pictued), a Director at national recruitment consultancy Carrington West and a specialist recruiter in the highways, rail and transmission and distribution industries, […]
Record-breaking drive to fix Nottinghamshire’s roads hits landmark figure
Nottinghamshire’s drive to improve its roads has reached a major milestone, with the 250th carriageway surfacing scheme delivered as part of a £181.25m investment programme. The landmark has been reached at Haywood Oaks Lane in Blidworth, with more than 450 surfacing schemes planned for 2026/27. Nottinghamshire County Council’s unprecedented investment is already translating into visible […]
A66 dualling scheme set for November start under nine-year programme
Main construction on the £1.5bn-plus A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade is due to begin in November, but the project will now be delivered over nine years rather than the five-year programme previously targeted. The Budget confirmed the start of phased construction on the scheme, which will create a continuous 50-mile dual carriageway between the M6 at […]
Thorn Lighting designs sensitive safety-focused bridge lighting scheme in Glenrothes
Thorn Lighting has collaborated with Fife Council on a carefully considered lighting scheme for Glenrothes’ White Bridge, an iconic local landmark spanning the town’s central ravine. The refurbishment project was developed in response to ongoing safety and anti-social behaviour concerns associated with the structure after dark. Working closely with council representatives and external stakeholders, Thorn […]
Traffic data shaping Lincolnshire’s roads and guiding investment
From major transport improvements to road repairs, traffic data collected by Lincs Laboratory is helping the county’s council make evidence-based decisions, improve journeys and get more from its highways budget. Lincs Laboratory operates 49 permanent Automatic Traffic Counter (ATC) sites on main A roads across the county, collecting traffic data 24 hours a day, 365 […]
Green Aggregates’ advanced processing facility officially opened in Thurrock
Unveiled by the Rt Honourable Lord Deben, a new Green Aggregates plant at Thurrock in Essex is a UK first in repurposing materials taken from the nation’s highways. Using advanced reprocessing systems, Green Aggregates will deliver consistent sustainable high-quality aggregates for asphalt production, reducing the reliance on quarried materials and dramatically improving the circular economy. […]
Road Map keeps Staffordshire moving with big impact in first year
A plan to improve Staffordshire’s roads is making an impact on the county network a year after it was launched. The Road Map to a Better Network sets out how the council will fix more roads, protect vital bridges, and cut the repair backlog, all while delivering better value for money and pushing for fairer […]
West Sussex prepares roads for challenging winter after year of extreme weather
West Sussex County Council has stepped up preparations for the coming winter after the county’s highways faced the combined impacts of extreme winter rainfall and prolonged summer heat. While repairing damage caused by the severe weather, the council’s highways teams are also taking proactive action to improve the resilience of the county’s road network ahead […]