Transport for London (TfL) has awarded M Group a major five-year contract to maintain its bridges and civil structures, with the option to extend the agreement by a further three years. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure of the Procurement Act 2023. M Group Transport (Rail and Aviation) was selected as the preferred bidder to deliver essential maintenance services across TfL’s railway infrastructure. Valu

Amey marked National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 by hosting a new artificial intelligence workshop for its apprentices, underlining its commitment to equipping early-career professionals with future-ready skills. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme, Skills for Life , highlights the rapid pace of change driven by AI and the increasing importance of digital capability across all sectors of the economy. To mark the occasion, Amey welcomed 25 apprentices from across

Amey marked National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 by hosting a new artificial intelligence workshop for its apprentices, underlining its commitment to equipping early-career professionals with future-ready skills. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme, Skills for Life , highlights the rapid pace of change driven by AI and the increasing importance of digital capability across all sectors of the economy. To mark the occasion, Amey welcomed 25 apprentices from across

Mark Francois has voiced frustration in the House of Commons over what he described as a lack of progress on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. The MP for Rayleigh and Wickford questioned whether the multi-billion-pound scheme will ever move forward, citing mounting congestion on key routes in south Essex. Speaking during Transport Questions on 12 February, he said the A13 and A127 are operating at almost full capacity during peak hours and argued that the new crossing would

Jacobs, in strategic partnership with PA Consulting, has been awarded a four-year contract extension by the Department for Transport to continue leading the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) programme. The NSSR programme is designed to demonstrate how government and industry can collaborate to fast-track innovation into practical solutions that enhance security and resilience across the UK’s air, road and rail networks. Working alongside Jacobs and PA Consulting,

Officers from Merseyside Police recorded more than 100 driving offences last week after deploying the National Highways Operation Tramline HGV cab across the region’s major routes. The specialist vehicle, provided by National Highways, gives officers an elevated view into passing vehicles, allowing them to spot dangerous behaviour that might otherwise go unnoticed. The week-long operation focused on high-risk offences known to contribute to serious and fatal collisions. In to

A newly constructed road will open to traffic this week as work continues on the £250 million upgrade of the A47. The major improvement scheme, being delivered by National Highways, is transforming the stretch between North Tuddenham and Easton into a dual carriageway. The A47 has been closed over the weekend to allow contractors to carry out key changes safely. When the route reopens at 6am on Monday, 16 February, vehicles will be diverted onto a purpose-built temporary road

The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Siobhan Casey has added her backing to the Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ road safety campaign. Explaining that it was more important than ever that older drivers take extra precautions to stay safe, the Commissioner said:   “Too many older people are being seriously injured on our roads, whether as drivers or pedestrians, and this is something we cannot ignore. “While statistically older car dr

The RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner took place on 5 February – a milestone year marking the association’s 50th anniversary. As one of the most significant fixtures in the road‑marking calendar, it’s a great opportunity to bring together National Highways, contractors, manufacturers, training bodies, and Re-flow – the sector’s technology partner – to examine developments and priorities for the year ahead.   Industry themes from the conference programme This year’s programme co

Transport Scotland is set to pilot a new AI-driven camera system aimed at identifying motorists who break the law by using mobile phones or failing to wear seatbelts. The £350,000 pilot programme will see the cameras deployed across selected roads to enhance driver safety. The technology, developed by Edinburgh-based firm AECOM, uses artificial intelligence to detect whether drivers are paying attention, holding a phone, or wearing a seatbelt. Images of any violations are rec

Residents across Hertfordshire are set to benefit from significant improvements to roads, pavements, and local transport infrastructure after councillors approved a major investment of over £107 million. The decision was made at the county council’s Cabinet panel on 11 February and will fund 1,069 schemes between April 2026 and March 2027. The programme is designed to enhance safety and make it easier for people to walk, cycle, and wheel around the county. Covering 3,200 mile

There are "no promises" a scenic coastal road in Devon that washed away during stormy weather will be repaired, the local MP has said following talks with ministers. Parts of the A379 between Torcross and Slapton were damaged when its sea defences failed during recent storms. South Devon MP Caroline Voaden spoke at Prime Minister's Questions and then met ministers over how £10.5bn of funds to improve coastal and flood defences could be accessed. She also said the Department f

Highways officials in Leicestershire have expressed excitement as they near the completion of the new £134 million Melton Mowbray bypass. The 4.4-mile (7.1km) route, which circles the north and east of the town, is expected to open to traffic in approximately three months after three years of construction. The project has involved significant engineering work, including six new roundabouts, four bridges, and the diversion of the River Eye by about 100 metres (328ft). “Moving

National Highways has opened discussions with potential suppliers ahead of a major £120 million contract for advanced traffic management services (ATMS) across England’s strategic road network. The new contract is planned to start on 21 May 2026, with an initial term of five years and the potential for a further five-year extension. The ATMS services will support all National Highways control rooms, helping to manage traffic across its 4,500-mile network of motorways and majo

Transport for London (TfL) is offering a rare opportunity for bus enthusiasts to own a piece of London history, with five authentic 1960s AEC Routemaster double-deckers going under the hammer next month. While classic Routemasters occasionally appear for sale, it is unusual for five to be offered simultaneously, all still owned by TfL and previously operating on the heritage Route 15 service. The buses up for auction include: RM2089 – ALM 89B RM2060 – ALM 60B RM2071 – ALM 71B

National Highways implemented “measures” after a smart motorway system failed to alert drivers to a broken-down vehicle on the day of a fatal crash, a court has heard. The incident occurred on March 7, 2022, when 45-year-old Barry O’Sullivan collided with a stationary Nissan Micra in the outside lane of the M4 westbound between junctions 11 and 12 in Berkshire. The impact propelled both vehicles forward, causing the Nissan to burst into flames. Pulvinder Dhillon, a passenger