Wandsworth attempting to ease Albert Bridge closure ramifications
Wandsworth Council are working to minimise travel disruption and support residents and businesses following the unexpected closure of Albert Bridge by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), which is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the bridge. RBKC took the decision to close the bridge after a routine safety check identified a cast iron […]
4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new Government-backed road
The Department for Transport has confirmed its funding of the North Hykeham Relief Road in Lincolnshire, almost 20 years since it was first mooted. Work will begin in March with the new dual carriageway between the A46 and A15, backed by over £110 million in Government funding, supporting the delivery of 4,500 homes around Lincoln. […]
Jet Plant Hire launches recruitment drive for training school in 2026
Jet Plant Hire is offering a rare opportunity to join the company’s dedicated training programme – Jet School. The intensive nine-month programme equips trainees with the skills they need to start a career with Jet, named on the Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2025 list. Road planing is essential for keeping Britain’s roads moving, with damaged road surfaces removed using a planing machine, allowing new surfaces to […]
Power issue closes M4 between Junctions 10 and 11
The M4 was closed between junction 10 and 11 near Reading in both directions from 23:00 last night (17 February) due to a Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) electrical tower requiring emergency repairs. National Highways advised drivers to plan ahead and follow the alternative routes after the tower was struck by a falling tree. […]
Robotaxis: Assembly Member urges Mayor of London to widen AI taskforce remit
Assembly Member Elly Baker has called on the Mayor of London to broaden the scope of his newly announced Artificial Intelligence Taskforce to examine the full employment impact of automation, including the potential disruption posed by autonomous vehicles to the capital’s taxi and private hire workforce, says Taxi Point. In a letter to Mayor Sir […]
Burton cycleway works passes project milestone
The second of five phases to extend a cycleway in Burton town centre has been complete, and now there will be a two-week pause so that other repairs can take place in the area. The £1.2 million scheme, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, will see a new two-way cycle track built along Borough Road, linking Burton railway […]
Kent welcomes arrival of Dover’s first fully electric bus fleet
Kent County Council has announced the introduction of Dover’s first fully electric buses on the Dover Fastrack network, marking a significant development in modernising public transport for residents, businesses and visitors. Delivered in partnership with Stagecoach South East and Dover District Council, the project has been made possible through funding from the Department for Transport’s […]
Road Emulsion Association launches local elections campaign
The Road Emulsion Association (REA) has today launched its local elections 2026 cross-party campaign, urging all candidates across England, Scotland and Wales to commit to a long-term, preventative approach tomaintaining the UK’s local road network. As part of this, the REA is championing the environmental, economic and social benefits for all road users, which can […]
Online searches for “pothole claim” surge by 900%
Analysis by Go.Compare Car Insurance has found that online searches for ‘pothole claim’ have jumped to a five-year high, increasing by 900% in just three months. The data shows that while searches typically peak during the winter months, February 2026 has recorded the highest volume since 2021. Related search terms, including ‘pothole damage claim’, ‘council pothole […]
TfL lacks “depth and nuance” when engaging with disabled travellers, report suggests
Transport for London is “lacking depth and nuance” when it comes to engaging with the needs of disabled people travelling around the capital, a City Hall report has concluded. The London Assembly Transport Committee have said that TfL’s efforts to make public transport more accessible – including launching a new strategy in 2024 – are […]