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 […]
Buckinghamshire: A404 lay-bys set to be closed for maintenance works
Lay-bys on the A404 in Buckinghamshire are to be temporarily shut for maintenance work. The affected lay-bys run between the A404(M) at Junction 9B and the Handy Cross Interchange (M40 Junction 4), says the Bucks Free Press. National Highways has made the decision to close these lay-bys in the interest of road safety while contractors […]
Southend Council to ‘support drivers’ during Queensway underpass closure
Southend Council says that it will outline its plans to support motorists during work linked to the closure of the Queensway underpass “within weeks”. The Place Overview and Scrutiny meeting held on 18 June saw discussions around The Better Queensway scheme and its impact, says Essex Live. One of the deadlines includes an eight-week strategy […]
Motorists accuse historic toll bridge operators of ignoring tech issues after spate of “unwarranted” fines
Drivers on either side of the Warburton Toll Bridge that connects Cheshire with Lancashire say they are being unfairly penalised with fines, following the scrapping of the bridge’s notional 12p toll and the introduction of a digital system policed by CCTV and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.Warburton Toll Bridge has connected Cheshire and Lancashire over the […]