Lower Thames Crossing appoints Kate Cohen to steer it to 2034 completion
Kate Cohen, Director of Strategic Roads and Local Projects at the Department for Transport, has been appointed as Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) of the Lower Thames Crossing project. Confirmation of her appointment came in a letter from Jo Shanmugalingam, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport and Becky Wood, Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure, Service […]
A year of growth and impact: LCRIG publishes its Annual Report
LCRIG has published its 2025 Annual Impact Report, showcasing a year defined by growth, innovation and meaningful collaboration across the highways sector. The report reflects how our community continues to evolve, strengthen and deliver real impact for local authorities, suppliers, academia and government partners. A Year of Growth, Connection and Firsts 2025 was a record-setting […]
London Councils announces introduction of ANPR cameras for London Lorry Control Scheme
London Councils has approved plans to introduce automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to assist with the enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS). Following a successful pilot programme, ANPR cameras will be introduced in London to support enforcement of the scheme, complementing the work of Enforcement Officers across the capital. The LLCS is designed to manage the environmental […]
Lincoln’s Bailgate improvements to start in mid-January
The Bailgate improvement project in Lincoln will get undeeway on Monday 19 January and will continue for up to three months. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “The current stone blocks on the carriageway along Lincoln’s Bailgate have started to shift, break, and lift out of place. This means bumpy rides for drivers […]
Colas agrees to sell Allied Infrastructure to DJ Civils
Kent based contractor DJ Civils has acquired Allied Infrastructure from Colas. Allied Infrastructure specialises in work on UK airfields and local highways maintenance jobs and has been part of Colas since 2017, says Construction Enquirer. A Colas statement said: “Colas Ltd has reached agreement to sell Allied Infrastructure to DJ Civils Ltd, a civil engineering […]
8,500-tonne M27 underpass ready for installation
A huge concrete structure that will form a new junction on the M27 motorway is ready to be slid into position. Work begins on Christmas Eve to install the 8,500-tonne, four-lane wide underpass, as part of a £100m project run by Hampshire County Council and National Highways, says the BBC. The M27 will be closed […]
£65.5m boost for East Midlands bus passengers
Passengers across the East Midlands are set to enjoy faster, cheaper, and more reliable bus services thanks to a new £65.5 million investment announced by the Government. Local transport authorities across the country will receive a portion of the £3 Billion national funding [2] every year up to 2028/29 – with £65.5m earmarked for the […]
ERTICO Chairman Amditis issues end of year message
Dr Angelos Amditis, the chairman of ERTICO’s Supervisory Board has issued a lengthy end of year message that Highways News is republishing in full below. “As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year of momentum, sometimes bold, sometimes quiet, in which our strategic vision matured, our partnerships deepened, and our […]
Flow Labs secures multi-year contract with Mississippi DOT for Integrated Signal Performance Measures
Flow Labs has been awarded a three-year, statewide contract by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) following a competitive bid process. Under the agreement, MDOT will deploy Flow Labs’ Luminus Plus platform to monitor and manage performance across 217 intersections chosen as part of eight key corridors across the state, making Mississippi one of the first states […]
Study finds school street closures boost active travel
Traffic restriction schemes outside schools are helping more children walk, cycle and scoot to school, according to a major new UK-wide study involving researchers from the University of Birmingham. Published today in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, the research analysed data from almost 500 primary schools across England and Scotland and found […]