London is taking major strides to become a city where walking and cycling are safer, easier, and more appealing for everyone. New data from Transport for London (TfL) highlights the progress made over the past year, with significant investments helping boroughs redesign streets, expand cycle networks, and create safer routes for children and pedestrians. Between April 2024 and April 2025, TfL’s £80.85 million Local Implementation Plan funding supported a wide range of project

The Swedish-based road-and-work-zone safety specialist Ramudden Global, owned by Triton since 2017, is now formally up for sale and may command a valuation in excess of SEK 40 billion (£2.9 billion+), according to insider reports.With major investment banks engaged, the exit process is expected to run into the winter. For UK firms operating in the same safety, traffic-management and digital-infrastructure services market, this development raises several strategic consideratio

After seven years of ownership, Triton is preparing to exit its investment in Ramudden owners of Chevron, Highway Care and HRS in the UK. The road safety company, which owns Chevron and HRS in the UK has grown rapidly through acquisitions and expansion in North America, could be valued at more than SEK 40 billion (£2.9 billion) , according to Affärsvärlden ’s sources. Ramudden is a global road safety company with 5,400 employees , owned by the private equity firm Triton . Th

The A57 Link Road proposals. National Highways has apologised following unexpected chaos for motorists. The Tameside villages of Hollingworth, Mottram, Hattersley all saw huge levels of congestion due to roadworks at Back Moor on Monday. The works were thought to be part of the A57 link road project. The A57 link road scheme, also known as the Mottram Bypass, is estimated to be worth around £228m and has been designed to tackle congestion between Manchester and Sheffield. A n

West Sussex County Council says its highways team has spent the past six months strengthening the county’s road network ahead of winter. The work has focused on repairing potholes, improving road surfaces and ensuring the network can cope with severe weather. Between April and September, crews carried out essential maintenance to help keep West Sussex moving safely through the colder months. As winter approaches, the council says drainage clearance is being stepped up to help

Winvic Construction Ltd has been recognised for its industry-leading approach to collaboration and project delivery, with the Orwell Bridge Westbound Joint Replacement project winning the Judges’ Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Highways Asset Community East (ACE) “Better Together” Awards. Delivered through National Highways’ Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) in the East Region, the project exemplified Winvic’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, custo

A central York bridge is set to be closed for two months next year for urgent repair work after authorities identified significant corrosion and deterioration on the cast-iron structure. The £1.9 million project will affect Lendal Bridge , a Grade II listed Victorian bridge spanning the River Ouse between Station Road and Museum Street. Vehicle traffic will be prohibited for eight weeks starting April 2026 , though pedestrian access will remain open throughout the works. Ci

As the weather turns colder and wetter, National Highways is reminding drivers to check tyre labels when buying new tyres, as they contain information on the performance of a tyre and can help with making informed decisions around what tyre is right for you. Over half of drivers said they were unaware tyre labels had to be legally displayed when buying new tyres. Tyres rated A for wet grip can stop up to 18 metres shorter than E-rated tyres at 50mph. Drivers are encouraged to

Six years ago, Toppesfield chose Re-flow Field Management to unlock a digital flow of data between their sites and offices – and to put an end to waiting for documents to be delivered (and the frustration that caused). Now, their forms are digitised, accessible on-site through an app, and instantly uploaded to the office when they’re completed – that’s site diaries, daily job briefings, CVIs, NCRs, checks, near-hits, site inspections, safety audits, and more. But the story of

The total number of penalties handed out by the capital's 32 boroughs, the City of London and TfL has increased by about 13.5 per cent since last year and 70 per cent since 2010 Nearly 10 million fines were slapped on motorists in London last year, prompting claims that local councils and Transport for London use them as “money-making exercises”. New figures reveal that a record 9,462,185 penalties were issued to commuters who failed to adhere to parking, bus and traffic regu

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a major tender to modernise bus and Metrolink shelters as part of the ongoing development of the Bee Network. The initiative aims to enhance the passenger waiting experience while unlocking significant advertising opportunities across the city region. The tender, which combines advertising rights across multiple transport modes under a single authority, is the first of its kind in the UK . It presents a £399 million commerc

France’s A10 is the world’s first highway where electric cars can charge while in motion In a European first, a section of France’s A10 motorway, southwest of Paris, has been fitted with a dynamic inductive charging system that allows electric vehicles to charge while driving. The groundbreaking pilot, known as “Charge as You Drive,” represents a significant step forward in the move toward large-scale transport electrification. The 1.5-kilometre test stretch of road enables

A member of the LTC youth ambassador forum; Cherie Leavy, skills, education and employment lead for the LTC, Lord Blunkett, and Lauren Sullivan, MP for Faversham, discussed what the new skills hub has to offer during the opening A new construction skills hub has opened in Gravesend to help local people gain the skills needed to build the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) — one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. The 14.5-mile (23km) route, estimated to cost £10 billion , w

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new road safety campaign titled ‘Take Another Look, Not a Life’, aimed at changing driver behaviour and preventing deaths and serious injuries among cyclists and motorcyclists on the capital’s roads. Developed by VCCP in collaboration with WPP Media’s Wavemaker UK , the campaign urges drivers to take an extra moment to check for riders—challenging the perception that cyclists and motorcyclists “come out of nowhere.” Research shows th

A major road improvement scheme designed to tackle a long-standing congestion point on one of Somerset’s key transport routes has been recognised at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards 2025, held in association with Kier BAM. The £155 million A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling scheme , delivered by National Highways and contractor Galliford Try , received the Showcase Award — the event’s most prestigious honour. The project upgrade

Extensive repair works have begun on the A90 between St Ann’s and Keithock, with road restrictions set to remain in place until 19 December. The latest scheme focuses on one of Scotland’s most frequently repaired road sections — the Brechin bypass — as part of continuing efforts to address its long-standing surface issues. Contractors have started what has been described as “more extensive” maintenance on the northbound section of the Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway , w