Road Safety GB celebrates outstanding contributions to road safety

Road Safety GB has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards, including a posthumous Outstanding Contribution Award for its former chair, Sonya Hurt, who passed away earlier this year. Sonya Hurt was a dedicated supporter of Road Safety GB, being vice chair of the organisation before becoming chair from 2016 to 2018. She was well […]

Merseyside: £7m upgrade to A5036 junction delayed

The planned start of works on the A5036 Park Lane junction upgrade in Sefton, Merseyside, originally scheduled for Saturday 8 November, has been postponed. The decision follows feedback received during recent engagement with stakeholders and relates to the potential impact of our work on wider improvement projects in the area. National Highways says it is […]

Staffordshire’s long-term transport vision puts community needs and choice first

A long-term plan has been updated to reflect Staffordshire County Council’s latest transport priorities and put community needs and choice first. The Council’s new Local Transport Plan (LTP) aims to ensure that every resident can choose the most suitable way to travel – or, where possible, benefit from digital connectivity as an alternative to making […]

Gallows Corner: Roundabout to close for six months longer than expected

Gallows Corner roundabout in Romford looks set to be shut for an additional six months due to overrunning roadworks. Transport for London (TfL) have now shared a crucial update for the renewal works of Gallows Corner, a major roundabout connecting the A127 to the A12, says Essex Live. The roundabout was closed in June this […]

‘Critical warning’ issued over state of Northern Ireland’s roads

Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has been asked to respond following a critical warning about the state of Northern Ireland’s roads. It comes after the Mineral Products Association (MPA) highlighted the worsening situation. It said scaled back repair programmes, unprecedented Department of Infrastructure staff shortages and delayed project approvals are just some of the […]

Hove: A259 set for two-way cycle lane

The A259 Hove to Portslade active travel scheme is under consideration by Brighton and Hove City Council, after strong public support in a recent consultation. The Argus says that the scheme proposes a separated two-way cycle lane, new pavements and bus stops, upgraded crossings and junctions, new loading and disabled parking bays. Councillor Trevor Muten, […]

Campaigner and broadcaster Quentin Willson dies

Campaigning journalist and broadcaster Quentin Willson has died, aged 68, after a short illness. Willson was perhaps best known for his stints as a presenter on Top Gear and Fifth Gear, but latterly he had been a tireless advocate and national spokesperson for both FairFuel and FairCharge, intent on lowering fuel duties and improving EV […]

TfL confirms intention to complete Gallows Corner flyover works by spring 2026

The Gallows Corner flyover in Romford will reopen in the Spring, says TfL, at first to general traffic, with the roundabout and surrounding roads reopening in the following weeks. In the meantime, the junction remains closed to all vehicle traffic except emergency services, black cabs, and TfL buses, while essential works to renew and strengthen […]

TRL appoints Mat Brough as Director of Asset Management

TRL has announce the appointment of Dr Mat Brough as its new Director of Asset Management. Mat joins TRL from Arcadis, bringing with him a wealth of experience in asset management, data-driven infrastructure solutions, and sustainable transport strategy. With a distinguished background in delivering transformative asset management projects across the highways and rail sectors, Mat […]

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