September start proposed for controversial Brighton red route
Businesses are calling on Brighton & Hove City Council to rethink its plans after it announced when a red route will be introduced on a vital thoroughfare. Reconstruction and resurfacing work, expected to take 45 days, is due to begin on Western Road from 28 September, with stopping banned after the project completes, says the […]
Is Europe prepared for the battle for vehicle data?
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright have published an insightful thought leadership article looking at how Europe and Australia are regulating competition for connected-car data. European regulatory frameworks are aiming to create a market in connected-car data, says the report, and the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework is ambitious but fragmented. “The EU has long […]
London ULEZ linked to rapid recovery in children’s lung growth, study finds
Children whose lung growth had been stunted by air pollution showed a striking recovery after London introduced its Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to new research. Scientists say they were “stunned” by the speed at which children’s lungs appeared to catch up with those of children living in a less polluted area, providing what […]
West Midlands Mayor invites bidding for first publicly run bus services
Mayor Richard Parker has officially invited bus companies to submit bids to run the first publicly-owned bus services on the region’s roads in more than 40 years. The invitation is a major milestone for the Mayor’s flagship policy to bring buses back under public control so that routes, timetables and fares can be set by the […]
Motocycle safety: Updated PRIME toolkit published
An updated installation toolkit has been published to help local authorities and road safety practitioners introduce PRIME road markings, following the completion of the second phase of the motorcycle safety project, reports Road Safety GB. Project PRIME (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximisation of Enjoyment and Expertise) was developed by Transport Scotland, working with BEAR Scotland […]
Nottingham College launches highway electrical maintenance apprenticeship programme
Nottingham College is set to launch its Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative apprenticeship programme from September 2026. The programme will provide apprentices with a direct pathway to a vital sector and supports employers with the skilled workforce needed to maintain the UK’s transport infrastructure, says Love Business. As demand for highways electrical apprenticeships continues to grow, […]
Oxfordshire issues A40 Eynsham park and ride project update
Work on the A40 Eynsham park and ride to Wolvercote project in Oxfordshire is now progressing, with vegetation clearance, ecological mitigation and utility diversion works underway ahead of construction. The £126 million project will enable the Eynsham park and ride to open, deliver new bus lanes, improvements to active travel infrastructure and support delivery of new homes […]
Long-term solution to Rest and Be Thankful is ‘top priority’ says Scotland’s Transport Secretary
Work on a long-term solution to the landslip-plagued Rest and Be Thankful remains a top priority, according to Scotland’s Transport Secretary. Visiting the A83 for the first time last week since taking up office in May, Stephen Flynn reaffirmed to the Helensburgh Advertiser his commitment to improving the key route through Argyll and Bute. Facing […]
Equans UK & Ireland acquires Mway Communications
Equans UK & Ireland has announced the strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, specialists in highways technology and communications infrastructure. Mway serves National Highways and Tier 1 contractors throughout the UK’s Strategic Road Network (SRN), delivering critical technology and engineering solutions that underpin National Highways three key imperatives – safety, customer & delivery. The company employs […]
Holcim awarded eight new road supply contracts
Sustainable building materials supplier Holcim UK has announced that it has won eight new supply contracts to support the rejuvenation of public roads across England. The company was awarded eight new tenders across its asphalt and contracting businesses between December 2025 and June 2026, reports Agg-Net. Among the new wins are two highway contracts in the […]