Progress being made on Cambridge Guided Busway safety improvements
Safer sustainable travel is being delivered on the Guided Busway, councillors on Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways and Transport Committee will hear when it meets on Tuesday 30 June. Significant progress has been made to deliver essential safety improvements along the length of the Busway over the last year, with installation of safety fencing to the […]
Midlothian councillors agree new local transport strategy
Councillors have agreed to adopt Midlothian’s new Local Transport Strategy (LTS), which will guide how transport decisions are made and where investment is prioritised over the next 10 years, up to 2035. They have also agreed to develop a Strategic Transport Projects Prospectus, a detailed delivery plan, which will be reported back to Council after […]
Improved transport options keeping Cumberland connected
Cumberland Council is highlighting the wide range of transport options available across the area, helping residents stay connected whether travelling by bus or through community transport schemes. Significant investment in the Cumberland Go bus network has made public transport more accessible and affordable than ever. Passengers can now enjoy single journeys for just £3, alongside […]
Herefordshire appoints 14 contractors to its £95 million highways framework
Herefordshire Council has appointed 14 firms to a new four-year highways and public realm framework worth up to £95 million. According to Construction Enquirer, the framework will support delivery of highways and public realm schemes under the council’s new mixed-economy service model, running alongside the authority’s new Public Realm Contract from June 2026. Tarmac landed […]
Instarmac road repair expert asks: “Pothole callouts are five times higher than 2025 – why are our roads getting worse?”
In February 2026, the RAC recorded an average of 225 pothole-related breakdown reports every single day – more than five times the daily average of 43 seen across the whole of 2025. In that month alone, 6,290 drivers contacted the RAC after hitting a pothole, compared to 1,842 in February 2025, says Richard Moss, Road […]
Sustainability upgrade for National Highways as recycled materials become new standard
Sustainable construction specialist, Duraproducts has announced that Durakerb, its lightweight recycled plastic kerbing, has secured an updated BBA HAPAS certification, now formally approving it for use across the UK’s highways network for the first time. The updated certification sits alongside changes to the National Highways Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW), which now formally lists […]
Amey to reduce road closures with next-generation barrier rollout
Road users across National Highways’ network are set to benefit from fewer disruptions and more reliable journeys as Amey introduces a new generation of longer-lasting safety barriers. Working in partnership with Hill & Smith VRS, Amey is rolling out an innovative barrier system designed to reduce the need for maintenance and repair, compared with traditional […]
Agenda announced for Automated and Connected Vehicles Research in the North East event
The North East of England is leading the way in the implementation of autonomous mobility both for passengers and logistics. Newcastle University is inviting Highways News readers to attend a half day symposium, hosted by Mobility and Transport NUCoRE (Newcastle University Centre of Research Excellence) on 7 July to hear research presentations from Newcastle University, along […]
Project PRIME: Report confirms innovative motorbike signage is saving lives
A report recently published by The Road Safety Trust has confirmed that Transport Scotland’s award-winning motorcycle safety initiative is continuing to save lives on Scotland’s trunk road network. Believed to be the largest motorcycle behaviour investigation of its kind, Project PRIME set out to improve rider safety through the use of special road markings and […]
INRIX launches real-time data hub tracking World Cup traffic
INRIX has launched its 2026 FIFA World Cup Data Hub, providing transportation agencies, event organisers, media, and travellers with a comprehensive, real-time view of how the world’s largest sporting event is moving millions of people. The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the most geographically diverse […]