A66 dualling scheme ‘to start by end of the year’
The Department for Transport has provided an update on a timetable for the £1.3bn A66 dualling project, According to DfT, National Highways is looking to start construction by the end of 2026. The project, which will see the final single-carriageway stretches of the A66 dualled between Scotch Corner and Penrith, was given the go-aheard in […]
Bishop Auckland opens £6.4m bus station redevelopment
The new £6.4m Bishop Auckland Bus Station is now officially open to the public, marking the completion of a major investment in the town centre’s transport infrastructure. Delivered by Esh Construction on behalf of the Durham County Council, the bus station was built on the site of the former facility on Saddler Street and provides […]
Insight sought: Illegal e-bike management survey
Highways News readers are invited to take part in a survey aimed at local authority officers in England, working in highways, active travel, transport strategy, public health, road safety and trading standards. The survey, devised by Helen Corina, an MSc Transport Planning student at the University of Westminster, will contribute to research looking to understand […]
North Wales: Month-long roadworks set for tourism hotspots
Roadworks are set to have an impact on two tourism hotspots in North Wales over the next few weeks. Work is being carried out on the A470 near Betws-y-Coed and on the A5 between Capel Curig and Llyn Ogwen, says the Daily Post. Initial preparatory work started today (11 May) and is due to continue […]
FOI request suggests ‘9 in 10 pothole damage claims are rejected by local councils’
Nine in 10 pothole damage claims are rejected by local councils, new figures have suggested. The data comes from a Freedom of Information request shows drivers received close to £20m in payouts during 2025, representing an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2024. However, half of the authorises surveyed rejected over seven out of […]
First Bus launches smart charging trial
The UK’s first smart charging trial for electric buses has begun in Glasgow, with plans to expand to the First Bus depot in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, shortly. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with Optimo Energy and their platform that enables operators to optimise charging in response to real-time grid signals while making sure […]
Plymouth City Council wins £4m government grant for Active Travel safety
The government has granted just over £4.3m to Plymouth City Council to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the city. Of the six road fatalities in Plymouth in 2024, four were pedestrians and of the 524 road casualties in that year 90 were pedestrians and 51 cyclists, says Rayo. Up to £500,000 will […]
Watford to host HERT electric rapid transit demo
A new Hertfordshire rapid transport corridor which could replace the Watford to Croxley Link will be the subject of a public showcase in the town centre this weekend, says the Watford Observer. The Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit (HERT) was first announced in 2021, but the county council has just revealed details of the first public display of […]
DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards shortlist revealed
LCRIG has announced the shortlist for the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards 2026. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of apprentices at the early stages of their careers within the highways and road infrastructure technology sector, as well as the employers who champion apprenticeship delivery. This year has seen a record number of submissions, making shortlisting […]
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods consultation results announced
Feedback on South Bristol’s Liveable Neighbourhoods (SBLN) consultation has been published in the SBLN Consultation Report. Bristol City Council reports that there were more than 4,000 responses to the consultation that was held towards the end of last year on proposals across 11 neighbourhoods in south Bristol. Proposals included: The changes are designed to make local […]