Heidelberg Materials UK secures North Yorkshire highway maintenance agreement
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county. The 12-month agreement, which followed a competitive tender process, will see the company supply around 35,000 tonnes of asphalt. The first project carried out under the new agreement was the resurfacing of […]
Safety upgrades to begin on Solihull active travel route
Following proposals presented earlier this year, works to upgrade the Blossomfield Road cycle route in Solihull, West Midlands will begin on Monday 20 July. In January, the Council set out plans to help improve safety for cyclists and further encourage active travel along the route. These were shared with residents on the Council’s engagement platform and involve […]
Secure cycle hangars launched to help Leeds cyclists keep bikes safe
An on-demand cycle parking scheme has launched in Leeds, with the aim of helping cyclists keep their bikes secure when travelling around the city. Designed, developed, and delivered by Hooplr, in partnership with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the service has been made possible thanks to funding secured through the City […]
Calderdale to invest £14 million in highways network improvements
Over £14 million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next 12 months, with the proposed work plan being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. The highways network is the West Yorkshire council’s largest and most valuable asset. Maintaining Calderdale’s mix of rural routes and busy commuter corridors is essential for supporting […]
Towards seamless multimodal travel: European Commission adopts new Passenger Package
The European Commission has adopted a new Passenger Package designed to make multimodal travel across the EU easier to plan, book and complete, while strengthening passenger rights when journeys are disrupted. The legislation, adopted in May 2026, aims to tackle long-standing barriers created by fragmented ticketing systems, inconsistent access to transport data and poor interoperability […]
Work begins on multi-million pound Coventry junction upgrade
Preparations for the major upgrade of the A46 Walsgrave junction are getting under way this month, as National Highways begins early overnight works ahead of the main construction phase. The A46 is one of the UK’s major trade routes, serving millions of people, supporting jobs, and connecting inland manufacturing and distribution hubs with major ports, […]
Yunex Traffic upgrades Bristol traffic signals
Working for Bristol City Council, Yunex Traffic is delivering a major upgrade to the city’s traffic signal network, replacing all its existing halogen signal lamps with modern, energy-efficient LED units. The project, which is being delivered by Yunex Traffic’s locally based field services team, will significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption across the city, […]
Southampton: New scheme introduced to reduce city roadworks disruption
People travelling around Southampton could soon face less disruption from roadworks after Southampton City Council received Government approval to introduce a lane rental scheme on parts of the city’s highway network. The scheme is designed to reduce congestion and delays for residents, businesses, and visitors caused by roadworks and street works on some of Southampton’s […]
PTV Group lists top 10 mobility risks that can disrupt major events
New ranking from PTV Group has highlighted the biggest challenges facing cities, transport operators and event organizers as major events continue to grow. As cities around the world prepare to host increasingly large sporting events, concerts and festivals, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of tens of thousands of visitors has become one of the […]
Econ Engineering strengthens partnership with Ringway through major Kent contract
Econ Engineering has strengthened its position in the winter maintenance and specialist highways vehicles sector with a new supply contract with highways service provider, Ringway. The first vehicles have rolled off Econ’s production line at its state-of-the-art manufacturing headquarters in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with the order expected to be fulfilled over the coming months. Econ […]