Villages near Lower Thames Crossing could face lorry parking pressures, MPs warn
Smaller villages and residential communities around the Lower Thames Crossing could face increased pressure from lorry parking if plans for the new road proceed without a dedicated rest area, MPs have warned. The proposed 14-mile road linking Kent and Essex is currently set to open without a service station or lorry rest facility, raising concerns […]
30,000 drivers send budget warning to Prime Minister and the Treasury
More than 30,000 motorists, families, small business owners, tradespeople, farmers and hauliers have emailed the Prime Minister and Chancellor in just 24 hours, demanding urgent action on fuel costs ahead of the Budget on 28 October. The unprecedented response follows a FairFuelUK campaign urging supporters to contact the Government directly and demand policies that support drivers, […]
Young Drivers’ Commission gives young people a leading voice in the future of learning to drive
Young people will take the lead in a major new project exploring how driver training, testing and licensing can make driving safer and fairer for them, before presenting their recommendations to local and national decision-makers. Decisions about learning to drive affect young people directly, yet they are rarely given a sustained role in discussions about […]
Salisbury: National Highways to replace A36 footbridge
As part of an investment package for the A36 in Salisbury, National Highways has announced it will now replace the Wyndham Road footbridge over the busy city route. The company, responsible for England’s motorways and major A roads, had initially planned to remove the 58-year-old pedestrian bridge altogether in a £23 million package of works […]
Bidding opens for £800 million South Wales civils framework
Over 60 companies face a fight to retain their places as bidding opens for the next-generation South West Wales civils framework worth up to £800 million, reports Construction Enquirer. Five councils have launched the contest for the replacement deal, covering everything from small local repairs to major £3m-plus schemes and specialist infrastructure work. Carmarthenshire County […]
Drivers warned over use of cycle path as roadworks shortcut
Motorists have been warned against using a cycle and pedestrian path in Dumfriesshire as a shortcut around roadworks, after concerns were raised over the safety of children, cyclists and other vulnerable users. The Kier, Penpont and Tynron Development Trust (KPTDT) has issued a reminder that motor vehicles are prohibited from using the route, which runs […]
Protesters demand end to London robotaxi trials
Demonstrators have called for trials of driverless taxis in London to be stopped, raising concerns about safety, congestion and the impact on jobs. Around 15 people protested outside the offices of autonomous vehicle company Wayve in King’s Cross, which is trialling vehicles in the capital with human safety operators on board, according to the BBC. […]
Hear what the industry had to say: Highways Voices at Highways UK 2026
Highways UK 2026 may have come and gone, but listening to our three episodes of Highways Voices, brought to you in association with ARCADIS, Westcotec, SWARCO, Nicander and AGD, will make it feel as though you are still at the NEC. If you didn’t make it to Birmingham this week then the transport yourself back […]
Highways industry urged to unite against roadworker abuse
Contractors, local authorities and highways organisations are being urged to share incident data and adopt a common campaign to tackle roadworker abuse, as industry leaders seek to turn individual safety initiatives into a coordinated national response. The No Excuse for Roadworker Abuse (NEFRA) campaign is bringing together clients, contractors and associations to improve reporting, identify […]
Highways UK Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate the people and projects driving progress
The Highways UK Excellence Awards celebrate the vital work that keeps the UK moving, making journeys safer, smoother, and greener, finding innovative ways to tackle complex challenges, and fostering collaboration across the sector to get things done. Above all, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind these achievements whose dedication and vision […]