Hampshire issues tender for £100m transport and infrastructure consultancy framework
Hampshire County Council (HCC) has issued a tender notice to establish a new four-year multi-supplier consultancy framework for transport, highways and infrastructure services. According to New Civil Engineer, the framework is designed to replace its existing Place, Connectivity & Infrastructure Professional Services Framework, which started in 2022 and runs to 2026 with suppliers including the […]
Emma Partlow appointed ncat CEO
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has announced that Emma Partlow has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Emma joins ncat from her role as Director of Engagement and Policy at Transreport, where she played a central role in developing inclusive transport solutions globally. Emma possesses extensive expertise in both accessibility and transport, having devoted her career to enhancing travel experiences for disabled people. She was […]
Women in Bus and Coach celebrates third Annual Summit in Birmingham
Women in Bus and Coach held its third annual summit at lead sponsor BT’s state of the art event facility in Snowhill Birmingham on Monday, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, frontline operators and advocates to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach and community transport sector. Expertly compered by […]
A46 Newark Bypass project gets go-ahead
A major plan by National Highways to relieve congestion and improve safety along the A46 in Newark has today been given the go-ahead.ransport Minister Lord Hendy, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has approved a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the multi-million-pound project, which means the formal green light has been […]
Ayrshire: 20mph speed limits to be trialled in Mauchline, New Cumnock, Kilmaurs and Crookedholm
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) is planning to trial 20mph speed limits on all local roads in Mauchline, New Cumnock, Kilmaurs and Crookedholm. The plans tie in with work being progressed by Transport Scotland across the trunk road network to reduce the speed limit to 20mph on the A76 through Mauchline and New Cumnock, with […]
West Sussex Active Travel project links coast to downs at Bognor Regis
West Sussex County Council has completed the latest part of a scheme to provide a safe and accessible cycling route between Bognor Regis and the South Downs National Park. The twitten between Drygrounds Lane and Wroxham Way has been improved, and the puffin crossing on the B2259 Felpham Way at Steepers Close has been upgraded, […]
Bridge strengthening works to begin in South Staffordshire
Essential work to strengthen a road bridge in Enville, Staffordshire, will start next week. From Monday 6 October, Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews will be carrying out strengthening works to Morfe Mill Bridge, which carries Morfe House Lane over Philley Brook. The project involves installing a concrete saddle and new parapets, adding scour protection and […]
Warning issued as “unavoidable” works lasting several weeks to start in Staffordshire
Drivers in Staffordshire are being warned of ‘unavoidable delays’ as major improvements are carried out on a road above the A500. But highways officials say the works on Stoke Road over the D-road will help to improve traffic flow. Motorists are now braced for delays on the two approaches to the bridge – from Shelton and Stoke – while the […]
Balfour Beatty appoints Joanna Vezey as Managing Director of UK Highways business
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has today announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey who will join the Group in December 2025 as Managing Director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a Graduate. She returns to the company […]
ITS UK brings the sector to Labour Party Conference to demonstrate innovative transport technology
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has held its ‘Transport Tech Showcase’, displaying the innovation and dynamism of the sector to policymakers, at the Labour Party Conference. Taking place at Labour Party Conference, the Transport Tech Showcase demonstrated five innovative companies, Kapsch, Yunex Traffic, Intelligent Instruments, Trainline and Smart Applications Management. The organisations displayed real-world […]