The issue of roadside rubbish has been brought sharply into focus with the deployment of CCTV cameras around one of the newest stretches of road in the country. Lancashire’s A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass is providing safer, smoother and more reliable journeys along the Wyre estuary and is one of the greenest roads National Highways has ever built.   But since it opened in August 2024 parts of the new road and areas around it have been blighted by fly-tipping and litte

Passengers are closer to benefitting from improved rail services, better connectivity and new stations as Network Rail submits a full business case for major railway upgrades between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction.  This March, Network Rail Wales and Borders formally submitted the full business case for the South Wales Relief Line Upgrade (SWRLU) - a key infrastructure project designed to increase the speed and performance of relief lines and unlock the capacity n

HS2 has marked a major construction milestone with the launch of its final tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has begun excavating the second bore of the 4.5-mile Euston Tunnel. The machine, named ‘Karen’ after pioneering British train driver Karen Harrison, set off from Old Oak Common towards Euston on 16 March , completing the line-up of 11 TBMs deployed across the high-speed rail project. Twin-bore tunnel progresses ‘Karen’ joins sister machine ‘Madeleine’ , which began w

Plans for the proposed West London Orbital rail route have advanced, with around half of the line expected to be electrified as part of the scheme. The 11-mile route, which would connect Hendon and Hounslow , has secured £6.65m in development funding to support detailed design work and a forthcoming public consultation. Transport for London (TfL) is contributing half of the funding, with the remainder coming from four London boroughs and the Old Oak & Park Royal Development

The West Midlands will become the first region in the UK to deploy a fully next-generation fleet of Lime e-bikes, as a new micromobility scheme launches on 1 April. Lime’s latest LimeBike model will replace existing cycle hire and e-scooter providers, marking a major shift in how shared transport is delivered across the region. First UK-wide rollout of new model The West Midlands will be the first UK area where the fleet consists entirely of Lime’s newest design, already int

Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with Heartbeat Trust UK to install 18 bleed control kits across stations in Cardiff, marking the first rollout of its kind in the Welsh capital. The lifesaving equipment has been placed within existing defibrillator cabinets to ensure it is highly visible and easily accessible to the public during emergencies. Expanding public access to lifesaving equipment The kits, funded by the Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales , use the Daniel

The Welsh Government has announced £115.9m of funding to support the delivery of modern, sustainable and integrated transport systems across Wales in 2026/27. The investment, allocated through the Regional Transport Fund , will be distributed to local authorities to improve accessibility, support active travel and enhance transport infrastructure nationwide. Focus on active travel and local networks More than half of the funding— £58.5m —will be used to create more inclusive

ke market, in a move that could significantly reshape cycling provision across southwest London. A meeting of the council’s transport and air quality committee on Monday evening will consider a recommendation to award an exclusive contract to rival operator Forest , replacing Lime as the sole provider. Riders urged to speak out Ahead of the decision, Lime users have been encouraged to attend the meeting at York House and speak directly to councillors about how the service s

Residents in Arnold say a growing sinkhole has been left unaddressed for weeks as confusion continues over who is responsible for repairs. The defect first appeared in late January on Acton Road , initially as a small area of damage in the middle of the narrow street. However, locals say the hole has since expanded and is now “creeping further” across the carriageway. Safety concerns raised Nottinghamshire County Council inspected the site on 3 February , installing metal fen

Calls for a direct public transport link between Birmingham Airport and Solihull town centre have intensified as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved a major milestone in its Sprint bus scheme. The WMCA board has signed off the full business case to purchase 24 tram-style electric buses , marking a key step forward for the long-delayed Sprint project. Sprint project gathers pace The Sprint scheme is designed to provide a fast, high-frequency bus service linki

Transport for Wales’ long-term vision to transform the rail network across Wales and the Borders is expected to continue regardless of future political changes, with cross-party support emerging for the programme. The strategy, titled Today, Tomorrow Together , was published in February with backing from the UK government and outlines a pipeline of projects extending into the 2040s. Cross-party backing and long-term ambition Although Labour currently governs in both Westminst

Plans to restore controlled airspace around Doncaster Sheffield Airport have been refined, with operators confirming the changes will not limit future passenger or freight capacity . The updated proposals form part of an ongoing Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) process being assessed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) , which began reviewing options last year as part of efforts to support the airport’s reopening. Scaled-back preferred option identified New documents out

Vestel Mobility has welcomed the UK Government’s newly expanded electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint grant scheme, describing the move as a pivotal step toward universal charging access, accelerated installer deployment and a smarter, more flexible national energy system. From April 2026, households without off-street parking, renters, landlords and businesses will be able to claim up to £500 toward the cost of installing EV chargepoints, with the scheme simplified and extended

For years we have been warned of a demographic time bomb in the construction industry. Perhaps we need worry no longer. All previous studies of the past 30 years or more appear to have confirmed that UK construction workers are getting older. Ever since Tony Blair let everyone go to university, young people have shown no interest in the construction industry. That was the narrative. But now there is some news to challenge that axiom.   Data from the Construction Skills Certif

Re-flow will be exhibiting at The UK Concrete Show 2026, taking place at the NEC on 25–26 March. As the UK’s largest event dedicated to concrete technology, materials, equipment, and innovation, the show brings together leading suppliers and thousands of sector professionals shaping the future of construction, civils, and infrastructure. It’s no secret that civils contractors are facing mounting pressures: tighter margins, rising material and operational costs, increasing reg

Construction and civil engineering contractor GRAHAM has been appointed by Herefordshire Council to undertake early-stage work on the proposed Hereford Bypass, marking a significant step forward for the long-planned transport scheme. The appointment follows a competitive procurement process carried out through the Civils and Infrastructure Framework managed by Pagabo . Under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) , GRAHAM will now lead detailed planning, design developm