M Group Highways has finished a major phase of piling works on the Botley Bypass, marking a key step forward in the project being delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council. The programme required an extensive foundation system, including 130 bridge piles driven 21 metres into the ground, alongside more than 1,000 ground-stabilisation piles . The scale of the work reflects the challenging conditions on the site, which lies within a flood-risk zone and sits above

Kier has announced a one-year partnership with tech start-up Zero Gravity to provide mentoring, teaching and work opportunities to help young people begin a career in construction.  During the partnership Kier employees will commit to mentoring Zero Gravity students, teaching them more about roles across the construction sector and advising them on the next steps to take in their careers.  Further support will be offered through in person and virtual events to spotlight the e

A coalition of prominent British and international brands has called on ministers to throw their support behind Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) blueprint for a third runway, arguing that its proposal offers the strongest economic return for the UK. In a letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander , senior figures from companies including Burberry, Caffè Nero, Fortnum & Mason, Arup, Fuller’s and Walkers Shortbread urged the government to select HAL as the delivery body for

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to approve plans for a major Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead in next week’s budget, BBC London understands. Treasury backing would unlock a long-awaited transport link that ministers believe could pave the way for 25,000 new homes and up to 10,000 jobs in one of London’s most isolated corners. The proposal would see a new branch constructed from Gallions Reach to a station at Beckton Riverside , before crossing the T

The Bee Network is rolling out dementia awareness training for all frontline staff as part as part of work by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to make public transport more inclusive and accessible in Greater Manchester. Hundreds of Bee Network staff members have started a programme of training with the Alzheimer’s Society in a bid to better equip frontline workers with the knowledge and confidence to support passengers living with dementia. Around 540 staff working on

Work to reduce congestion by improving the capacity of two large junctions on the A52 south of Nottingham can now get under way after being given the go-ahead by the Secretary of State following a public inquiry. Approval of the scheme means National Highways can now carry out work around the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft roundabouts to enlarge and change the layout of the roundabouts and junctions, with a cut through to be installed in the middle of the island connecting

Rail union TSSA has voiced serious concern following a violent incident aboard an East Midlands Railway (EMR) service travelling from Derby to London St Pancras early this morning. According to initial accounts, a passenger without a ticket became aggressive and began shouting before forcing his way to the train’s galley area. He reportedly threw hot water at staff and attempted to assault them with a fire extinguisher, which he then used to smash a window on the train. EMR c

Serious collisions involving heavy goods vehicles and vulnerable road users in London have fallen sharply since the introduction of the city’s lorry safety rules, new figures reveal. Analysis released by Transport for London (TfL) for Road Safety Week shows that the number of people killed or seriously injured while walking, cycling or motorcycling in crashes with HGVs has dropped from an average of 71 a year before 2019 to just 35 in 2024 – a reduction of around 50%. The im

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a powerful new advertising campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of drug driving on our roads. It comes as initial results from a 12-month roadside DrugWipes pilot show that around half of people tested by police were positive for cannabis and/or cocaine. The new anti-drug driving campaign aims to raise awareness of what the consequences are if someone under the influence of drugs gets behind the wheel. Speaking at the

Virgin Media O2 has optimised 4G and 5G coverage across almost 600 miles of major motorways and A roads including the M1, M4, M6 and M25, improving network reliability and helping support drivers with navigation, charging apps and making calls to breakdown services The improvements will help support EV vehicle adoption, giving drivers the connectivity they need to access public chargers, including the 30,000 being installed by charge point operator Believ New polling reveals

Kent County Council (KCC) has marked a major milestone in its new approach to road maintenance, with the 23,000th pothole repaired since May as part of a programme to reform Kent’s roads. This achievement highlights the scale and pace of work being delivered to improve road conditions across the county. Alongside this record number of repairs, KCC has invested heavily in preventative treatments and larger-scale patching to protect road surfaces and reduce future potholes. Rec

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has substantially closed a major funding gap in its transport budget, reducing what had been a projected £119.8m shortfall for 2026/27 to £38.3m, according to statements made at a recent board meeting and reported by the BBC. Officials told board members that a package of measures introduced over recent months has significantly improved the financial outlook. These steps include a 3% rise in the transport levy paid by the region’s

For decades, the idea of a “Manchester Underground” has captured the imagination of transport planners, city leaders, and residents alike. With Greater Manchester’s population approaching three million and congestion worsening across its urban core, a high-capacity, metro-style transit system seems a natural evolution. Yet, until recently, the idea has often felt like a distant dream — a vision inspired by London’s Tube but out of reach for the North. That perception is begin

The Department for Transport has confirmed plans to create a new National Transport Analysis Platform (NTAP), a major digital initiative designed to modernise how transport data and scenarios are modelled across the UK. Engineering and consultancy firm Arup has secured a three-year contract worth up to £5 million to deliver the platform, which will underpin future policy development by making modelling faster, more consistent and more accessible across the sector. According

DVSA has confirmed that adjustments first piloted at 20 driving test centres earlier this year will now be rolled out from 24 November 2025. The changes are designed to make the test more reflective of real-world driving and to improve safety for young drivers, who remain disproportionately involved in serious collisions on rural routes. According to DVSA, between 2019 and 2023 almost half of all fatal or serious collisions involving younger drivers occurred on rural roads.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has taken a major step towards greener, healthier travel with the appointment of Rhiannon Letman-Wade as the region’s first Active Travel Commissioner. Appointed by Mayor David Skaith, Letman-Wade will lead efforts to make the region a place where people feel safer and more confident to walk, wheel and cycle. Her role includes overseeing delivery of the Mayor’s £4 million Active Travel Fund, aimed at creating a comprehensive network