Work starts on Dundee’s Union Street transformation
Work to permanently transform Union Street into an accessible pedestrianised space is beginning. The city centre project has been awarded more than £1 million of funding from the Scottish Government, which is allowing the final phase of the initiative to be undertaken. Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn and City Growth and Infrastructure convener […]
More than 50,000 potholes fixed and prevented across south-east Wales
More than 50,000 potholes on over 100 miles of road have been fixed or prevented across south-east Wales on the Strategic Road Network and local roads since April last year. The Welsh Government’s local government borrowing initiative has enabled local councils to fix or prevent around 171,000 potholes across 324 miles of local roads in […]
Section of the A40 Westway to be closed from March to late April
Transport for London (TfL) will be carrying out essential safety-critical renewal work to the A40 Westway between the A40 Westway Roundabout and the Marylebone flyover from 20 March to late April. This work will require the closure of the A40 Westway and diversions will be in place to allow the work to be carried out. […]
Orkney residents invited to take part in driverless shuttle study
Residents of Orkney are being invited to try out a self-driving Auto-Pod as part of a study exploring the feasibility of deploying driverless shuttles on the island. Taking place in Kirkwall at Crossie Crown Place on 9 – 10 Feb, the event will bring the technology to life while offering valuable real‑world insights for the […]
Ireland warned by EU for failing to fully transpose ITS Directive into national law
The European Commission has opened several infringement proceedings against Ireland as part of its latest package of decisions. It has sent formal letters of notice – the first step in the infringement procedure – to Ireland for failure to transpose EU law across a range of areas, including ‘failing to fully transpose into national law […]
MP calls Hyslop’s A96 stance “an insult”
Scotland’s Transport Secretary has been condemned after refusing an invitation to visit the A96 to discuss funding concerns, claiming her “diary is full”. According to Grampian Online, Gordon and Buchan Conservative MP Harriet Cross wrote to Fiona Hyslop MSP asking to accompany her on a visit along the Aberdeenshire stretch between Inverurie and Huntly to […]
Upgrade plans for cleaner TfGM taxis revealed
Greater Manchester is stepping up its commitment to support locally licensed taxi drivers, with plans to launch a new £4.45m fund to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles. The proposed Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Support Fund would offer private hire vehicle owners, licenced with one of the Greater Manchester authorities, a choice of a £5,000 […]
Cumberland Council reaffirms commitment to Brigham/Broughton junction improvements
Following the Highways and Transport Board Strategic Meeting held on Thursday 29 January, Cumberland Council has reiterated its strong support for much‑needed improvements at the Brigham/Broughton junction. The council remains disappointed by National Highways’ decision in April 2023 to cancel the planned scheme, given ongoing and increasing safety concerns at the site. The council warns […]
EMCCA assumes Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s public transport responsibilities
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is now the official Regional Transport Authority for the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Derby area. EMCCA has taken over responsibility for transport plans and strategies, investment and bus operations (working closely with local bus operators) throughout the region. However, EMCCA is not the Local Highway Authority, so the role of managing traffic […]
National Highways announces departure of CEO Nick Harris
Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, has today announced his decision to step down after five years in the role. He is to remain in post during a short transition period while the Board confirms interim leadership arrangements. Recruitment for a permanent successor will begin in the spring. Reflecting on his decision, Nick Harris said: […]