Free resources released ahead of Roadworker Safety Week
Free resources are now available to help contractors, local authorities and the wider highways supply chain prepare for safety standdowns during Roadworker Safety Week, taking place from 16–20 November 2026. The materials bring together presentations, videos and practical guidance to support workforce briefings on preventing roadworker abuse, reporting incidents and supporting affected colleagues. They are […]
Pain is not meant to be part of the job: Tackling musculoskeletal risk in highways
Musculoskeletal (MSk) Disorders should not be part of the job in the highways sector – research by Steve Perkins Associates shows where MSk risks remain embedded in everyday work, why good solutions are not always used, and what clients, designers and contractors can do differently. Steve Perkins, the company’s Founder and Managing Director, says that […]
HS2 funding delivers £1.3m package of road safety improvements across Buckinghamshire
Work has started on 18 road safety improvement schemes across Buckinghamshire, as part of a £1.3 million programme funded through the third phase of the HS2 Road Safety Fund. The improvements are designed to address the impact of HS2 construction activity on local communities, providing safer roads, better pedestrian facilities and improved accessibility in areas […]
Manchester City Council releases drone footage to show scale of Wilmslow Road junction redesign
Works to upgrade a junction on Wilmslow Road in Manchestger have been completed three months ahead of schedule. Earlier this summer the Council announced a plan to alter the road layout at the junction of Wilmslow Road/Ladybarn Road/Sherwood Road, creating new and safer pathways and crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists. This is part of […]
Glasgow drivers prepare for second weekend of M8 disruption as all 16 lanes to shut again
Drivers in Glasgow are being warned to once again expect “severe delays” amid major works on the M8 this coming weekend, which will see all 16 lanes of the motorway closed between Junctions 24 and 22, reports Glasgow Live. Similar closures were also in place on 7 and 8 November. Traffic will be diverted via Helen […]
Sisk raises over £200,000 for London-based charities
Sisk, supported by charity partner The Ireland Funds Great Britain, has raised more than £200,000 for London-based charities through a fundraising event at London GAA HQ in Ruislip. More than 200 guests attended, including representatives from Sisk’s supply chain partners and subcontractors. Guest speakers on the night included former Republic of Ireland and Millwall goalkeeper […]
Transport Scotland launches deer collision road safety campaign
A road safety campaign advising drivers to look out for red deer on Scotland’s Highland roads has been launched. Deer-vehicle collisions typically increase at this time of year with shorter days and as red deer move down to lower ground to find food and shelter. Red deer stags in particular may be tempted to richer […]
London Councils responds to new local powers to regulate rented e-bikes
Cllr Paul Osborn, London Councils’ Executive Member for Transport & Environment, has issued a response to the proposals on new local powers to regulate e-bikes outlined byt the Government last week. “Rental e-bikes are an increasingly popular and convenient transport option for many Londoners, but for too long this market has not been properly regulated […]
Guay Overbridge beam installation marks another A9 Dualling milestone
A major construction milestone on the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project will take place later this month as precast concrete beams are lifted into place for the new Guay Overbridge. The installation of 12 precast concrete beams will be the first stage of forming the deck of the new overbridge, which when complete […]
National Highways pushes to improve pollution from road run off with innovative solutions
Rivers, ponds and canals will benefit from the latest work to tackle pollution caused by road run-off. Projects led by National Highways are using innovative techniques to help separate toxic materials from entering water courses, helping to improve drainage, water quality and reinvigorate nature. Earlier this year, National Highways identified parts of the Lancaster Canal […]