Harrogate firm helps National Highways cut carbon
A Harrogate-based business is powering a clearer future by helping cut carbon emissions from key infrastructure. Synergize, through its SynZero division, has completed a major decarbonisation programme for National Highways at 16 operational sites says York Press. The project is part of National Highways’ plan to achieve net zero corporate emissions by 2030. The scheme […]
Transport hubs: Fife councillors call for Forgan conclusion
Politicians in Fife have called for a renewed focus on a long-discussed transport hub in the north-east of the county. It follows ongoing discussions about public transport access at Forgan Roundabout, where the Stagecoach 99 service provides an important connection between North East Fife, Dundee and St Andrews, says Fife Today. Councillor Jonny Tepp said the debate surrounding the […]
Associated Asphalt opens Oxfordshire plant following M40 project delivery
Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd has continued its extensive investment in its asphalt operations with the opening of a new asphalt plant to serve Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas, as part of a +£1 million investment. Located at Knightsbridge Farm in Yarnton, the plant was originally established to provide a dedicated supply of asphalt for Associated […]
M48 Severn Bridge: Resurfacing works set to cause two months of disruption
Drivers are facing two months of delays on the M48 Severn Bridge after a major resurfacing trial commenced over the weekend. The work, which runs until 27 September, will see a 200-metre section of the bridge’s western carriageway be resurfaced, forcing the bridge down to a single lane each way with a 30mph limit and occasional full closures, […]
Join the Young Mobility Network for a London Bike Tour
The Young Mobility Network (YMN), a global community connecting and empowering the next generation of mobility professionals, is hosting its Young Mobility Network UK London Bike Tour in partnership with Brompton Bike Hire and ITS UK on Wednesday 2 September. The event is designed to bring together students, young professionals and anyone interested in the […]
Powys takes delivery of first Pothole Pro
The first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in Powys, marking an important milestone in the council’s wider investment in highway maintenance. The specialist machine forms part of the County Council’s £2.5 million investment in highways maintenance and will help highways teams deliver more effective, longer-lasting pothole repairs across Powys’ 5,500km road network. The JCB Pothole […]
Worker abuse closes Menai Suspension Bridge
Traffic management on the Menai Suspension Bridge was temporarily suspended earlier this week after a member of the public allegedly abused and harassed workers, with the company responsible warning further incidents could lead to more bridge closures, reports Nation Cymru. UK Highways A55 Ltd said operations were halted on the evening of Monday 27 July […]
TRL calls for urgent action as road casualty figures reveal rising serious injuries
TRL has called for renewed urgency and evidence-led action to improve road safety following the publication today (30 th July) of the Department for Transport’s final reported road casualty statistics for Great Britain in 2025. The figures present a mixed but concerning picture. In reported road collisions during 2025, there were: • 1,538 fatalities, a […]
Drink-driving statistics a “wake-up call to policymakers” says RAC’s Williams
Responding to the DfT’s data included in its ‘Reported road casualties in Great Britain, drink-drive collisions: 2024’ report the RAC’s head of policy Simon Williams has described the findings as a “wake-up call.” “The estimated number of people killed or seriously injured by drink-drivers may have dropped slightly year-on-year, but it’s a different picture over […]
RoSPA issues statement in response to new DfT road casualty statistics
Rebecca Guy, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’s (ROSPA) Senior Policy Manager, has responded to the publication of the Department for Transport’s road casualty statistics. “Today’s road casualty statistics show that while progress is being made in reducing road deaths, we are not yet seeing the reductions in deaths and serious injuries needed […]