Coventry to trial eco-friendly road materials
Coventry is set to play a key role in the UK’s drive for greener, more sustainable roads this summer, as the city trials eco-friendly road materials on two of its main roads. The project will help the UK learn how to maintain roads in a more environmentally friendly way. The trials in Coventry are part […]
Sonya Hurt, former Road Safety GB chair, passes away
Former Road Safety GB chair Sonya Hurt has died. She was also previously the team manager for road safety at Via East Midlands, a joint venture between Nottinghamshire CC and Cornwall CC, and CEO of the Road Safety Trust. In a statement issued yesterday, the organisation paid tribute to their former leader: “Sonya was well […]
Staffordshire highway works result in thriving home for wildlife
A new roundabout in Rugeley has resulted in the creation of habitats for bees and other pollinators. The new eco-friendly refuge, completed in July, was established just off the A51 highway improvements providing access to a new housing development. The space is expected to attract various pollinating species, including bees and moths. Staffordshire County Council’s […]
Delayed M3 footbridge set to open tomorrow
A new footbridge over the M3 in Surrey will open on Wednesday. The bridge crosses the motorway between junctions three and four at Bagshot Heath, with improvements to footpaths either side also carried out by National Highways, says the BBC. It will replace a previous bridge demolished in 2023 over fears it would not withstand a crash […]
Northern Ireland: Almost £21m claimed for potholes and road defects since 2020
Northern Ireland’s drivers have been awarded almost £21m in road claim compensation over the past five years, with Belfast topping the league table. Almost 20,000 public liability claims for potholes and road defects were made between April 2020 and the end of March 2025, costing Stormont £20.6m in payouts, says Northern Ireland World. In 2024/25, […]
Survey: Heavy charging cables ‘major barrier’ for disabled drivers
Heavier electric vehicle (EV) charging cables are creating a major barrier for disabled drivers and threatening to exclude more than a million people from the UK’s transition to electric transport, according to a new report. Transport + Energy reports that the findings from EVA England’s Cable Weight Survey Report is based on a national survey […]
Funding secured for A46 Newark Bypass
Newark and Sherwood District Council in Nottinghamshire has announced that it has received formal notification from National Highways that funding for the A46 Newark Bypass has been secured, subject to planning approval. Councillor Paul Peacock said: “It’s incredibly encouraging to receive this letter confirming the Government’s backing for the A46 Newark Bypass. This is a […]
A9 Dualling: Traffic management measures introduced on Tomatin to Moy section
Overnight temporary traffic signals and a convoy system will be introduced on the A9 at Lynebeg and around the B9154 junction to Moy. Works will take place between 7:30pm and 6am each evening for two weeks from Thursday 7 August. The temporary traffic signals will be in place on the A9 at Lynebeg for approximately one […]
Ready for the Future: Funding opportunity from transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has announced the release of a new funding opportunity. Ready for the Future grants are for highways and transport professionals to support them to gain the emerging skills needed for the future in the transport sector. Aimed at filling the future skills gap, applicants can apply for funding to learn […]
Highways UK marks 10th anniversary with “most ambitious” edition yet
Highways UK is marking its 10-year anniversary by planning its biggest show to date. The event takes place from 15-16 October 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham and the organisers are calling it the “largest, most ambitious edition” yet, bringing together more exhibitors, more senior speakers, more networking opportunities, and more innovation than ever before. What’s new in […]