Chancellor confirms appointment of infrastructure and planning adviser to clear path for new investments
Leading planning lawyer Catherine Howard has been appointed to advise Chancellor Rachel Reeves to help drive through the next phase of the government’s planning reforms with Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, to ‘get Britain building.’ The Chancellor has vowed that tomorrow’s Autumn Budget will focus on building an economy that works for working people by taking […]
Waymo gets huge California expansion approval
Waymo has secured a massive regulatory win that could completely change California’s transport landscape. The Google-owned robotaxi company has announced that it’s now officially authorized to drive fully autonomously across large parts of the Golden State, marking the biggest expansion in autonomous vehicle deployment to date, says The Tech Buzz. The approval represents a quantum leap from […]
Norfolk: A47 road scheme on track to finish next spring
A smooth new surface has been laid on the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham – a year on from work starting on the £90m road dualling project. Meanwhile, 12 huge new beams weighing 35 tonnes each have been lifted into place for a new bridge, which will ultimately take traffic from Blofield to join […]
Wiltshire issues M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works tender
Wiltshire Council are procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026, according to ProContract. The proposed scheme includes: • Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches• Carriageway widening throughout the junction• Increasing the number of traffic lanes across […]
Staffordshire: Lichfield junction works on schedule for pre-Christmas completion
A major upgrade to a main road junction in Lichfield to provide access to a new housing development is on schedule for completion next month.The developer-funded scheme will see the A5192 Eastern Avenue junction with Watery Lane upgraded to include additional lanes, new traffic lights, road resurfacing, new and improved paths, signs and road markings […]
West Yorkshire: A1 Wentbridge project to be completed in December
Road users and local residents are being thanked for their support and patience with news that long-running roadworks along the A1 near Pontefract in West Yorkshire will be completed early next month. Traffic management along the A1 over Grade II listed Wentbridge Viaduct will be completely removed by National Highways by Sunday 7 December with […]
Deadline nears for Women in Bus and Coach Bursary for the Women in Transport LEAD Programme 2026
There are only 10 days to go to apply for a place on the Women in Transport LEAD Programme for 2026 through the Women in Bus and Coach bursary scheme. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for a woman working in bus, coach or community transport to gain invaluable professional development at senior level. This bursary is designed […]
Next steps for major west Norfolk road project set out following milestone planning decision
Norfolk County Council’s cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations to progress a major road project after it received planning approval. West Winch Housing Access Road will cut congestion on the A10 and A47 in the west of the county, take heavy traffic out of the village of West Winch and enable up to 4,000 new […]
Australian enthusiasm surges for Birmingham’s 2027 ITS World Congress
Leaders of the Intelligent Transport Systems community in Australia have voiced their excitement at the prospect of visiting the English West Midlands for the ITS World Congress, 25-27 October 2027. Speaking at the ITS Australia Summit 2025, ITS Australia CEO Susan Harris looked forward to the world coming to the UK for the first Congress […]
RSK Group acquires Octavius Infrastructure
Environmental and engineering solutions provder RSK Group has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK transport infrastructure sector with the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses, with over 700 employees working across rail and highways. The business has long-standing […]