National Highways begins early market engagement for £8bn highways maintenance contracts
National Highways has started early market engagement on its £8bn second-generation Maintenance and Response (M&R2) contracts to cover the 4,500-mile Strategic Road Network. The new deals will replace existing M&R arrangements which start expiring from July 2028. These were procures and 10 separate maintenance and response contracts across a dozen operational areas of the network, […]
Kiely Group reaffirms industry development commitment through IHE Professional Development Partnership
Kiely Group has strengthened its commitment to industry excellence and workforce development by renewing its Professional Development Partnership (PDP) with the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). Through this renewed partnership, Kiely Group continues to invest in the growth and professional progression of its employees, ensuring access to structured development pathways, industry-recognised qualifications, and enhanced trainingresources […]
Humber Bridge reveals details of new toll system
A new tolling system, which is set to replace the remaining booths on the Humber Bridge, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. Guides are now being published to inform bridge users of what will happen ahead of the launch, together with details of how the system will work. As well as seeing […]
ICE Resilient Transport Conference 2026 issues call for papers
From 23-25 September 2026, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) will host its first Resilient Transport conference in Manchester. The event will bring civil and infrastructure engineers, asset owners, policymakers and academics together to discuss the challenges transport networks face worldwide. Ahead of the conference, the ICE is calling for abstract submissions from potential speakers wishing […]
New Zealand sets out next steps on replacing petrol tax with electronic road user charging
The New Zealand Government has agreed to a series of important legislative changes to enable the transition of the country’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for our roading network through electronic road user charges, rather than petrol tax. Highways News reported the country’s plans to expand RUC to all vehicles last week. In a […]
Severn Bridge: Majority of drivers are abiding by new weight restrictions
The number of heavy goods vehicles ignoring the recently imposed weight restriction on the Severn Bridge has been described as “small”. The body responsible for the suspension bridge that connects Wales and England, via the M48 from Chepstow to Aust, was responding to the latest photograph of a lorry that appears to be over the […]
More Wolverhampton roads to be resurfaced with extra £2m funding
Further roads, islands and roundabouts will be resurfaced as the City of Wolverhampton Council ploughs additional funding into fixing roads and tackling potholes. The council secured an extra £2 million from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) via West Midlands Combined Authority for highways maintenance earlier this year. Resurfacing and other road improvement projects […]
Bus Users UK welcomes moves to improve transport connectivity for local communities
Bus Users UK, the passenger champion, has welcomed the new report from the Transport Committee, Buses Connecting Communities which calls for ‘more ambitious action’ to reverse the long-term decline in bus services. The report echoes what Bus Users UK has long-called for, including a commitment to providing socially necessary services, greater access to services particularly for young […]
Exmouth: Dinan Way scheme ‘making good progress’
Work is progressing well on the extension of Dinan Way in Exmouth, Devon County Council reports. The scheme is connecting Dinan Way from its junction with Hulham Road to’ the A376 Exmouth Road. Earthworks are continuing on the new link road and excavations have been carried out where the road will connect with Hulham Road. […]
Jersey road workers wearing bodycams due to verbal abuse
Road workers in Jersey are having to wear bodycams after experiencing verbal abuse at road closure sites in Jersey, a tarmac company has said. The BBC reports that Ronez and Pallot Tarmac said it was a preventative step to help the workers protect themselves, calling the abuse from some islanders “disgraceful”. One road closure at […]