Emergency closure of A470 for Dwr Cymru works
A major road will close in both directions for emergency works to be carried out. The A470 is now shut between Maenan (at the site of the Dolgarrog train station) and Tal-y-Cafn in Wales. Traffic Wales said it is due to emergency works by Dwr Cymru. It comes a week after a major mains burst […]
Jenoptik to play major role in North West safety schemes
National Highways is installing Jenoptik average speed cameras at four different locations in the North West region, on the A585, A590, A66 and A663 as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region’s roads A detailed safety review along four routes in the North West region highlighted a […]
TfL to begin Lambeth Bridge safety improvements
TfL will soon start the next phase of works to install important new safety measures at Lambeth Bridge, which includes replacing the unsignalised roundabouts at either end of Lambeth Bridge with signal-controlled junctions. Lambeth Bridge’s northern junction is the most dangerous in London in terms of cycle collisions *. These changes will improve safety in […]
Prepare your business for challenges and opportunities with the Safety in Highways Report 2025
With a new government in place, fresh initiatives tackling recruitment shortages, and cutting-edge technology creating opportunities for more streamlined, efficient, and safer worksites, the highways industry is continuing to evolve and adapt to new challenges. The Re-flow Safety in Highways Report 2025 compiles news and innovation highlights from last year, offering a snapshot into industry […]
Costain marks 160th anniversary with volunteering drive
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is marking its 160th anniversary in 2025 by donating a record number of volunteering days to improve people’s lives through transforming career prospects and supporting community projects across the UK. Around 7,000 volunteer days will be used by Costain’s people this year to help organisations including Business in the Community […]
Skanska leads new update on asphalt reuse guidance
Infrastructure engineers at Skanska have led an update to an essential guide for the road surfacing and maintenance industry in the UK. Andy Simms, materials engineering manager, and Max Townsend, senior waste and resources manager, contributed to the update of the Managing Reclaimed Asphalt guidance to ensure it meets current legislation, according to Construction Management. The guide […]
Wellbeing on Wheels: All aboard the positivity bus
Drivers, Engineers, and Support Teams for Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator have been encouraged to get on board a specially decorated bus and ride into the new year in a positive state of mind. Stagecoach East’s Wellbeing on Wheels (WoW) Bus is touring its four depots, which serve the region, encouraging colleagues to start […]
Kent: Consultation launches on improvements to the A229 Blue Bell Hill
Kent County Council (KCC) has today launched its second public consultation on proposals to improve one of the county’s worst roads for congestion and road safety, the A229 Blue Bell Hill. With future housing developments in the area, and the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, traffic issues are expected to worsen which need to be addressed. […]
Welcome to Dottingham: Dott announced as e-scooter operator for Nottingham
Nottingham City Council has announced the re-launch of e-scooters across the city, with Dott chosen to operate the scheme. The striking blue and red e-scooters are approved by DfT and are used in other UK cities such as Bristol and Milton Keynes. The e-scooters are expected to be on the streets in early spring 2025 and will […]
Shropshire CC launches road safety education programme for primary schools
Shropshire Council’s sustainable travel team has launched ‘Our Journey’ – an engaging new virtual road safety education programme for primary schools across the county. Designed to empower students with essential safety skills for independent and sustainable travel, the programme combines creativity, technology, and local collaboration to make road safety education more accessible and fun than […]