Opinion: Ground stability is critical to UK road performance – Mainmark
As pothole costs soar and climate pressures intensify, ground engineering experts warn that the real problem with the UK’s roads may lie beneath the surface. The rising cost of pothole repairs across the UK is back in the spotlight – but the issue goes far deeper than surface defects. Addressing the underlying ground conditions rather […]
ORR business plan prioritises protecting road users
Road users across Britain will continue to see positive impacts from the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) planned work as set out in its newly published Business Plan for 2026–27. As National Highways enters its third road investment strategy, where it will have £27bn in funding, ORR will hold the company to account to deliver […]
ADEPT responds to new Government pothole announcement
David Shepherd, Chair of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)’s Transport & Connectivity Board, has issued a response to the government’s recent announcement on pothole investment. “We welcome the government’s commitment to accountability and to ensuring investment in local roads delivers real improvements for drivers,” he said. “Multi-year funding certainty […]
BYD set to roll out ‘hundreds’ of 1500 kW fast EV chargers
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD claims it is taking electric car charging to ‘a whole new level’ with the introduction of hundreds of new 1500 kW ‘Flash’ chargers across the UK. The devices can be used to rapid-charge any EV brand and will be capable of delivering electricity at 1500 kW. This is a significant improvement […]
Countdown to Istanbul: Congress app goes live, demos launched, new partners announced
There are just 12 days to go before the start of the 2026 ITS European Congress, with the event kicking off with the official Opening Ceremony on Monday 27 April, bringing together representatives from the city of Istanbul alongside institutional and industry leaders to set the direction for the days ahead. In other Congress news, […]
DfT writes letter to local authorities on local highway maintenance funding
Antonia Williams, Director General, Roads Transport Group, Department for Transport, has issued a letter addressed to the Chief Executives of local highway authorities in England, highlighting highways maintenance incentive funding requirements for 2026 to 2027. The full letter can be read here, but it begins: “Dear chief executive, The Department for Transport (DfT) has previously […]
Andrew Doyle appointed WSP’s Country Director for Ireland
WSP has appointed Andrew Doyle as Country Director for Ireland. Previously with Egis, Mr Doyle brings over 30 years’ experience delivering major road and rail programmes across Ireland, with a strong background in operational leadership and safety critical infrastructure. Dan Bishop, Managing Director for Rail, WSP commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Andrew to WSP to lead our […]
HS2: Work begins on new Warwickshire Active Travel bridge
Engineers have begun installing a new cycle bridge as part of HS2 construction works. Once completed, it would connect the Offchurch Greenway in Warwickshire to Route 41, of the national cycle network, HS2 Ltd said. According to the BBC, the new bridge is expected to open in September and would also keep cyclists and pedestrians away from […]
LGTAG Research Grant applications now open
The Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG) has launched a new Research Funding opportunity, developed in collaboration with the Institution of Highway Engineers (IHE). This funding provides LGTAG members with the opportunity to bid for a share of a £20,000 research fund, aimed at supporting practical, impactful research that helps move ideas from research into reality. LGTAG is particularly […]
Nottingham to receive £17.6m transport funding boost
More than £17m will be invested into Nottingham’s transport network in 2026/27, thanks to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). The City Council is expected to accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 21 April. EMCCA, which has now taken over the role of directing the allocation of local transport funding, […]