“It’s like driving on the moon” – UK’s billion-pound pothole crisis deepens
As the UK’s ‘pothole crisis’ seems to worsen on a daily basis, Highways News brings you three stories from around the country that highlight just how deep the problem is and, more to the point, what is being done in attempt to fix it. A Shropshire MP has said that navigating the county’s roads was […]
Caerphilly welcomes £4m funding to improve integrated transport for the community
Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed a major funding announcement from the Welsh Government to deliver a number of integrated transport schemes across the area. More than £115m of funding has been awarded to local authorities across Wales as part of the Government’s Regional Transport Fund (2026 to 2027). A major new transport interchange has […]
Nordic field data report suggests modified asphalt binders extend pavement life
A new technical review based on more than 30 years of Nordic field data shows that pavements using polymer-modified bitumen consistently achieve longer service life and improved durability. The recently published report from Nynas, Field Performance of Polymer Modified Bitumen – Technical Industry Review, brings together three decades of field data and results from a wide range of studies, bridge applications and statistical analyses […]
Safety improvements plateau on England’s Strategic Road Network
The latest available data shows that recent improvements in road user safety on England’s strategic road network levelled out in 2024, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has revealed. ORR’s fourth annual assessment of safety on the strategic road network shows National Highways is set to miss its safety target, set by government in […]
Sustainable, safe, inclusive, resilient: Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy published
The fifth Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy has been published, highlighting the ways in which the Scottish Government is supporting the delivery of a sustainable, safe, inclusive, resilient transport system that is accessible to all. This Delivery Plan sets out a wide range of actions under the four priorities of the strategy: Actions to reduce inequalities include: […]
Road Haulage Association publishes Driving Scotland manifesto
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector. Road freight, coach and van operators play a vital role in Scotland’s economy, supporting industries including agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, whisky production, construction and renewable energy. The manifesto (pictured with Martin […]
Over £115m pledged to improve local transport across Wales
Funding to deliver modern, sustainable integrated transport systems across Wales has been announced today. The £115.9m of funding has been awarded to local authorities, via the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Fund (2026 to 2027), to make local transport more accessible for everyone and help people get around more easily. The funding will help create more inclusive streets […]
Bee Network improvements set to benefit 740,000 people and ‘boost regional growth’
Widespread improvements are coming to bus services in every part of Greater Manchester later this year. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has revealed 36 service changes, the most significant and wide-ranging upgrades to the Bee Network since bus franchising was completed in January last year. It comes after the Mayor gave a major update yesterday […]
Re-flow provide clarity on upcoming employment law changes
While businesses might be distracted by other concerns in the current global climate – fuel volatility, material costs, and further pressures on margins – the tides of change remain in motion in UK legislature. Below is an overview from the government’s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April. BackgroundThe Employment Rights […]
Mid Wales Regional Transport Plan approved
Tthe Mid Wales Regional Transport Plan has been approved by the Welsh Government. The Plan was developed by Growing Mid Wales, as the region’s Corporate Joint Committee (CJC), in partnership with Ceredigion and Powys County Councils, and as a result, just over £13m of funding has been allocated to improve transport across Mid Wales, as […]