Rest and Be Thankful: Work continues but opposition grows
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, both of which are vital to improving the resilience of the route. To ensure the safety of […]
Lancashire sets out its 20 transport spending priorities
Bus service improvements, new cycle paths and more accessible railway stations are amongst a list of 20 priorities that have been set out for how to spend £643m of transport funding in Lancashire. The cash pot is the amount the county will be given by the government over the next four years – and the […]
Highways improvements advisory group set up by West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council has introduced a cross-party advisory group, working with expert officials, to support highways decisions and help ensure local knowledge and community concerns play a stronger role in shaping highways priorities across the district. The Highways Improvements Group group will provide elected member oversight, input and recommendations on the prioritisation and development of […]
Lower Thames Crossing: The first signs of progress
The first visible signs of the Lower Thames Crossing are now emerging in Kent and Essex, as early construction and environmental works get under way on the £10.6bn road project. The BBC has been given exclusive access to some of the preparatory work taking place along the route, including the creation of a new wetland […]
Warwickshire publishes Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report
Warwickshire County Council has published its newly updated Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report, providing residents and businesses with a comprehensive look at how the county’s vast transport network is maintained, managed, and funded. The report highlights the scale of the maintenance work required across the county, outlining the council’s ongoing strategy to ensure roads, footways, […]
US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain restrictions on Chinese carmakers
More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers have called on US President Donald Trump to maintain existing restrictions on Chinese carmakers and vehicle technology ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump is due to meet Xi on Thursday in Washington, with discussions expected to cover the countries’ trade agreement, artificial intelligence, the […]
Confirm adoption enables Croydon to deliver safer roads and greater transparency with funding confidence
When the London Borough of Croydon adopted the Confirm asset management system in 2018 as part of a major transformation of its highways and infrastructure services, it coincided with a new highway maintenance contract with FM Conway and formed a key pillar of Croydon’s strategy to simplify operations, reduce system fragmentation and improve transparency across […]
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust receives multi-year National Cycle Network funding boost
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has welcomed the announcement of £104 million from Active Travel England to improve and maintain Active Travel routes in England. Until now, funding for the National Cycle Network has generally been awarded annually, which creates a level of uncertainty and makes it challenging to plan for the long term. This new […]
Renewable energy deal supports Bee Network electrification
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has agreed a long-term renewable energy deal aimed at helping power the growing Bee Network and supporting the region’s transition to a fully zero-emission bus fleet. The 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with renewable energy developer AGR Power will give TfGM access to UK-generated clean electricity at an agreed price, […]
National Highways trialling Hyundai Ioniq 9 as all-electric traffic officer vehicle
National Highways has taken delivery of four Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUVs to test across England’s motorways and major A-roads. Subject to the pilot’s success, National Highways is considering further fleet purchases over the rest of 2026. According to Fleet World, the scheme will assess how the seven-seat EV performs in frontline operational use, combining zero […]