Costain, the infrastructure solutions provider, has been selected to design and build a new junction on the M5 motorway. The contract, awarded through the Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework , is valued at approximately £100 million over a five-year programme. Junction 22A will be constructed between Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater in Somerset, providing access to the Gravity Smart Campus and the £4 billion Agratas gigafactory , set to become the UK’s largest electr

Two local MPs have demanded explanations following an incident in which an over-height HGV caused major damage to one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing. The left tunnel , which carries northbound traffic from Kent to Essex, was closed for over 30 hours after being struck. Reports suggest the lorry driver failed to stop. National Highways thanked drivers for their patience while repairs were carried out to fire safety systems, overhead fans, and CCTV equipment. Jim Dick

A new initiative to enhance cyclist safety has been introduced at a busy Headington junction in Oxford, marking the first use of this technology in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council has installed a Trixi mirror at the intersection of London Road and Headley Way. The mirror is designed to help drivers of large vehicles, such as lorries and HGVs, spot cyclists riding on the nearside while waiting at traffic lights. Mounted on traffic signal posts, Trixi mirrors offer an

With tunnelling now underway for the HS2 link between London Euston and Old Oak Common, Business LDN has urged the government to produce a “credible plan” for regenerating the area around the Central London transport hub. The group welcomed the start of tunnelling as “a significant milestone and a timely reminder of HS2’s potential to unlock growth,” but warned that a concrete plan for Euston must accompany the works. Ed Richardson, Business LDN’s transport director, said: “T

Four bus services in Bradford that were set to be cut have been saved following intervention by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). First Bus had announced plans to withdraw the 615, 616, 619, and 633 routes from May, citing “insufficient” passenger demand to cover running costs. Following the announcement, WYCA confirmed it would step in to complete a tender exercise for replacement services, ensuring that no gap in provision occurs. Since July 2023, the authority

East Sussex Highways, the partnership between East Sussex County Council and Balfour Beatty, has highlighted the advantages of concrete roads being rolled out across the county. The authority says concrete surfaces are more durable, require less maintenance, and provide strong value for money. On Facebook, East Sussex Highways explained: “Have you ever wondered why concrete roads are popping up more often across the county? Lasting up to 40 years with minimal maintenance, few

Lancashire County Council has granted planning consent for the long‑awaited replacement of the double roundabout on the A582 near Farington Moss, a project first proposed in 2015 and now set to receive Department for Transport backing. The 22.7-acre site, within South Ribble Council boundaries, currently features double roundabouts where Croston Road meets the A582 and the access to Lancashire Business Park. These are set to be replaced by three signal-controlled T-junctions,

TMS Consultancy has launched a new free e-learning course examining the use of e-scooters on the highway, aimed at professionals working in road safety and highways. The online course provides an overview of the legislation governing e-scooter use, alongside a review of existing research and evidence from the Government’s e-scooter trials. It is available through the TMS Consultancy website and is designed to be completed in around one hour. As part of the course, participant

BBC News NI marked its first dedicated Road Safety Day by devoting a full day of coverage across television, radio, digital and social platforms to the issues affecting safety on Northern Ireland’s roads. On Tuesday 27 January, audiences were able to follow extensive reporting examining the causes and consequences of road collisions, as well as the measures being taken to reduce deaths and serious injuries. In 2025, 56 people lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads. Whil

Transport for London (TfL) is exploring plans to install barcode readers on ticket gates, a move that would allow National Rail tickets covering cross-London journeys via the Underground to be issued digitally rather than on paper. At present, TfL gatelines are unable to read barcodes, meaning through rail tickets that include a transfer on the Tube must still be printed. This remains the case despite the wider rail industry having largely shifted to digital retail, with TfL

Greater Manchester is making significant headway in cutting harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) pollution, according to a new update from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). A report due to be presented to the city-region’s Air Quality Administration Committee on 29 January confirms that Greater Manchester is meeting its legal air quality obligations through a non-charging Clean Air Plan. The approach focuses on targeted investment rather than road user charging, with measure

Motorists passing through Slough’s busy Crown Corner junction today may not realise that more than 70 years ago, the site was at the centre of one of the UK’s most pioneering road safety experiments. Between 1955 and 1957, the Berkshire town became a “living laboratory,” trialling measures that would go on to shape traffic management nationwide. The Slough Experiment tested innovations such as linked traffic lights, zebra crossings, and even a signal that turned red if someon

The number of people killed or injured near three Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Cowley, Oxford, has reportedly fallen by up to 50% since the measures were installed, according to local campaigners. Data from the Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT) indicates that 33 road casualties have been prevented around the Cowley LTNs over the past three years. The LTNs, which restrict through-traffic on six roads in east Oxford and Cowley, were permanently in

Protesters have urged authorities to reopen Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic, more than seven years after it was closed due to safety concerns. The 138-year-old Grade II-listed suspension bridge, which connects Hammersmith with Barnes in south-west London, was closed to vehicles in 2019 after cracks appeared in its pedestals. It remains accessible only to cyclists and pedestrians. Putney and Roehampton MP Fleur Anderson highlighted the ongoing disruption caused by the clos

National Highways teams working on an M6 road scheme have donated several laptops to a Warwickshire community group to help young people and those looking for work.  The Brownsover Community Association (BCA), which is run by volunteers, has been given five new laptops thanks to the project team carrying out essential maintenance at the nearby junction 1 of the M6 in Rugby. The laptops will enable users of the Buddy Club to search and apply for jobs, write their CVs, apply f

National Highways is taking action to improve safety along the A35 in Dorset by reducing speed limits at a number of locations. Working in partnership with local authority and police partners, the company, which is responsible for England’s motorways and main A roads, has identified safety issues along a 26-mile section of the A35 between Charmouth and Yellowham Hill. The latest five-year validated collision data revealed a total of 199 collisions, resulting in 305 casualties