M8 to close during September bridge jacking works
Drivers in the Glasgow area have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of essential works taking place over a full weekend next month. Amey, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out major bridge jacking works on the M8 Woodside Viaducts between Junctions 18 and 16 as the motorway curves round the city centre, says […]
Caerphilly outlines Rhymney High Street drainage Improvements
Work is scheduled to start next week on a major scheme to improve drainage along Rhymney High Street, in Caerphilly, helping to reduce the risk of surface flooding and improve the local street scene. Caerphilly county borough council has contracted Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited to undertake the project that has an estimated duration of 10 […]
Uber UK President says only hobbyists will be driving in 10 years’ time
Andrew Macdonald, the President of Uber UK, has predicted that driving will go the way of horse riding and that a ‘huge’ labour transition is coming. In an interview with The Times, he said: “I’ve got a six-year-old, a three-year-old and a one and a half-year-old. I don’t think any of them are going to […]
CAM Pathfinder: Government unlocks additional connected vehicle development funding
The Government has announced an investment boost for projects that explore how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK as part of the £150 million CAM Pathfinder programme. Running until 2030, programme is seen as key to realising the industry’s potential, says Computer Weekly. It is aimed at addressing the challenges of bringing […]
AA’s King says “stop Dartford Crossing toll during heavy congestion”
Dartford Crossing tolls should be suspended at times of high congestion caused by roadworks, according to Edmund King, president of the AA. Mr Kind has called for the £3.50-per-crossing charge for using the Thames crossing to be lifted whenever roadworks or accidents caused tailbacks on the bridge or the approaches to its associated tunnels reports the Telegraph. […]
Scottish Borders Council faces ongoing recruitment challenge
Scottish Borders Council’s in-house roads and public works operation is facing an ongoing recruitment challenge, with staff turnover continuing to put pressure on its pothole repair and road maintenance teams. A report due to go before the council’s External Service and Monitoring Group highlights the number of employees leaving SBC Contracts, which is responsible for […]
Cambridge busway frequency to be reduced after ‘significant’ drop-off in passengers
Bus frequencies will decrease on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway after a “significant” drop-off in the number of passengers, linked to safety fencing work. Cambridgeshire County Council has been putting up fencing along the 16-mile (26km) busway, which links Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Ives, after it was fined £6m in the wake of three deaths, says […]
Vernon Everitt and Dame Sarah Storey to continue as Greater Manchester commissioners
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has confirmed that Vernon Everitt CBE will continue as Transport Commissioner and Dame Sarah Storey will stay on as Active Travel Commissioner for the city region. The commissioners have been integral to making it easier, more affordable and more accessible for everyone to get around Greater Manchester. Together, […]
North Somerset exploring ‘faster, greener’ way to protect roads from potholes
North Somerset Council’s Highways Team has trialled an innovative road maintenance treatment that could help extend the life of road surfaces and prevent potholes from developing. Working with specialist contractor Multi Contracting Services Ltd, the council tested the company’s multi mastic surfacing repair product and application process, which is designed to seal cracks, joints and minor defects […]
Strictly Highways 2026 agenda goes live
Strictly Highways 2026 is now less than two months away, with this year’s programme shaped by what the organisers, LCRIG, are calling an outstanding response from across the highways sector. More than 100 submissions were received following the call for speakers, demonstrating the huge appetite among local authorities, supply chain organisations and government to share […]