People living near the planned site of the first Universal Studios theme park in Europe have raised concerns over the impact on traffic in the area. The attraction is expected to bring in 8.5 million visitors a year to Kempston Hardwick, near Bedford, and Universal Destinations & Experiences said it would be the largest visitor attraction in the UK. Planning permission was granted in December by the government via a special development order (SDO), allowing the application to

Potholes will be filled and roads repaired across Wolverhampton as the council plans to spend £10 million on highway improvements in the 2025-26 financial year. The programme includes road resurfacing, street lighting upgrades, car park technology improvements, and road safety measures , such as enforcement against illegal parking outside schools. The council’s plans are set to be reviewed by the scrutiny board on Tuesday and considered for approval by the cabinet on 18 Febr

WJ Group is calling on local authorities to prioritise long-term preventative maintenance for the UK’s road network, highlighting surface dressing as a cost-effective solution to extend road life and reduce potholes. New data shows that surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads increased by 15% in 2025 compared with 2024, with approximately 44.4 million square metres of road treated between April and September. While this reflects a positive step, WJ argues that counci

Meet Steve Lawrence, the proud manager of Dudley Bus Station, who’s overseeing its biggest transformation yet. Growing up in Dudley, Steve’s life has always revolved around the station, from childhood trips with his grandparents to Dudley Zoo and local markets. “I'm 38 now and the station itself has pretty much looked the same ever since I was a child,” Steve explained. “I remember coming up here as a four five-year-old with my dad and grandad, I used to meet with my nan and

Transport for London has said it is working to introduce newer buses on its flagship Superloop SL11 service in southeast London “as soon as possible”, after passengers complained that some of the network’s oldest vehicles were used when the route opened to the public. The limited-stop SL11 began operating on 24 January , just days after a high-profile press launch where selected media outlets and social media influencers joined London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan on a ride between N

You are driving along a familiar stretch of road when something feels wrong. The dashed white line that normally separates you from oncoming traffic is gone. There is no barrier, no visual reassurance — just open tarmac. Supporters of this approach argue that the discomfort is the point. Without the clear division of lanes, drivers may instinctively slow down, becoming more alert and cautious. But does removing the centre line actually make roads safer, or is it a risky exper

The seven-year closure of Hammersmith Bridge is more than an inconvenience. It has become a symbol of national decline — and of a political system that keeps searching for someone else to pick up the bill. If all unrealistic options are ruled out, only one conclusion remains: the government must take responsibility for fixing Hammersmith Bridge . What should be a simple river crossing has instead trapped communities in logistical limbo. Journeys that once took minutes now req

Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle firm Waymo has raised $16bn (£12.6bn) in fresh funding, valuing the business at $126bn, as it moves closer to launching its self-driving service in London. The investment round was led by Dragoneer, DST Global and Sequoia , and comes as Waymo ramps up preparations for its UK debut. The company’s vehicles have already been spotted testing on London streets ahead of a planned passenger launch. London is expected to be one of more than 20 new ci

Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has secured a 20-year programme with Kent County Council to deploy a large-scale programme of on-street electric vehicle chargers across Kent.    Forming part of Kent County Council’s strategy to modernise transport and support innovation across the county, Urban Fox will install up to 10,000 new on‑street electric vehicle chargers, prioritising areas where residents have limited access t

Just 7% of England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) has been upgraded to meet the climate resilience standards introduced by National Highways around two decades ago, according to figures revealed by New Civil Engineer. Speaking at an event hosted by the Resilient Cities Network on 4 February, Angela Halliwell , National Highways’ head of carbon and air quality, said that although climate standards were updated many years ago, the vast majority of the network remains built to

Planning permission has been approved for a major highways upgrade on the outskirts of Coventry following the granting of a development consent order (DCO) for the A46 Walsgrave junction improvement scheme. Transport minister Lord Hendy has signed off the application, clearing the way for the project, which forms part of the Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor linking the M5 with the Humber ports. Although the scheme was previously estimated to cost £112m , National Highways has

Residents near a sinkhole in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf have been allowed to return to their homes following a safety evacuation. The hole, believed to be linked to old mineworks, appeared on Monday afternoon in a lane behind Aber-Rhondda Road, between Porth and Ynyshir. Five properties were evacuated as a precaution after the sinkhole swallowed a road sweeper at around 14:20 GMT. Thankfully, the driver was unharmed. The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) confirmed that the co

A Salisbury underpass was severely flooded last week due to polystyrene debris, National Highways has confirmed. The underpass beneath Churchill Way West , between St Paul’s Road and the retail park, is prone to flooding, but the blockage caused a pump to fail, leading to significant water accumulation. Two nearby underpasses at the St Paul’s roundabouts were also temporarily closed on Monday, February 2, while National Highways inspected smaller flood incidents, also linked

National Highways’ Driving for Better Business (DfBB) programme is set to see its funding halved for the next financial year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The reduction comes just weeks after the initiative was highlighted in the Government’s new road safety strategy. The strategy notes that approximately one in three road traffic fatalities involve someone driving or riding for work , prompting plans for a National Work-Related Road Safety Charter pilot .

East Sussex Highways has clarified the difference between general road surface damage and what legally counts as a pothole, stressing that not all visible defects on highways meet the criteria for pothole repairs. A spokesperson explained: “Some areas of the road may look messy, but not everything on the highway classifies as a ‘pothole’. ” The distinction lies in the nature of the damage. When the top layer of the road surface begins to peel or flake, this condition—known as

Electro-Wind Limited have announced the successful deployment of a bespoke 40kVA IP65-rated transformer at the HS2 Water Orton Viaduct, supporting one of the most significant transport infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom. The installation marks another key milestone for the HS2 Delta Junction, one of the most technically challenging and ambitious sections of the high-speed rail network in the Midlands. The junction will play a central role in linking Birmingham Curz