Rachel Reeves to announce £66m West of Scotland investment
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP is set to announce millions of pounds for West of Scotland transport links and extra funding to explore upgrades to the A75. The extra cash for the Dumfries and Galloway road comes after the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledged £5 million towards a feasibility study for the road, which stretches […]
Leeds and Huddersfield herald new Centric partnership to deliver transport expertise
Transport experts from Leeds and Huddersfield have joined forces to drive forward West Yorkshire’s £2.5bn Mass Transit scheme. Currently Europe’s largest metropolitan area without a large-scale urban transit system, plans recently given the green light by government could see trams run between Bradford and Leeds by the mid-2030s. A new initiative, called the Centre for […]
Abolition of London Congestion Charge EV exemption to generate £75m per year
Electric vehicles will be liable to pay the London Congestion Charge after the Christmas holidays and it has been revealed that the proposed change will raise over £75 million per year. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Transport for London by Auto Express found that the removal of the EV exemption to the Congestion […]
A9 Dualling latest: Procurement commences on Pitlochry to Killiecrankie section
The procurement process has formally commenced for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project. A contract notice published by Transport Scotland notified contractors and their supply chains of the £205 million at Q2 2025 prices contract opportunity, which is expected to be awarded in Autumn next year. The project will […]
CCTV at bus stops to be rolled out across London after positive impact
The use of CCTV cameras at bus stops is set to be rolled out across London after a trial scheme made female passengers feel safer. TfL has been piloting the idea at 20 bus stops as part of Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s wider efforts to reduce violence against women and girls. Now the scheme is to be expanded after having a […]
Wiltshire to hold M4 Junction 17 improvement works market engagement event
Wiltshire Council has announced that it is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. The proposed scheme includes:• Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches• Carriageway widening throughout the junction• […]
North Northamptonshire confirms £7.7m of highways schemes
North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has confirmed which transport projects will benefit from the £7.728m Local Transport Grant for 2025/26. Projects that will be funded are: “The funding is significantly more than the council has received for general transport improvements to date and gives an opportunity to deliver schemes that have previously been unaffordable,” said Cllr Chris […]
MCS Ltd awarded first place on Via East Midlands framework
Multi-Contracting Services Ltd (MCS) the innovative contracting business headed up by highway maintenance specialist, Lee Merces, was recently awarded first place on the Via East Midlands framework to provide mastic road maintenance repairs for a maximum period of four years. “Winning first place on this prestigious framework to provide highway maintenance services brings a sense […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Committee’s Joined-Up Journeys inquiry
ITS has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s latest inquiry into integrated transport, highlighting the vital role that technology plays in creating seamless journeys across the UK. The ‘Joined-up Journeys’ inquiry will explore how Government can better coordinate transport across modes and regions while improving accessibility, user experience, and supporting key national goals such as economic […]
Tim Sullivan joins Mott MacDonald as market portfolio manager
Mott MacDonald have appointed Tim Sullivan to the newly created role of market portfolio manager, transport planning and modelling, UK and Europe. He will lead the strategic direction, operations and commercial performance of Mott MacDonald’s transport planning and modelling team, a 160-strong group of specialists working across the UK and Europe. The team delivers a […]