Warwickshire County Council’s County Highways team is hard at work applying surface dressing to around 120km of roads throughout the county this year - the equivalent distance from Warwick to Westminster. Warwickshire County Council’s County Highways team is hard at work applying surface dressing to around 120km of roads throughout the county this year - the equivalent distance from Warwick to Wembley - the largest programme ever delivered.   This essential work, which starte

Costain has developed a new digital solution designed to reduce carbon emissions at the earliest stage of infrastructure planning. The new Carbon Design Tool helps identify high-emission materials and processes during the design phase, allowing teams to make informed, lower-carbon choices before construction begins. The tool works by forecasting potential carbon "hotspots" within a proposed design and benchmarking them against the latest RICS guidance . This enables design t

Marlborough Highways has been awarded a £115 million contract to maintain roads across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), marking a major shift in the council’s infrastructure partnerships. The deal, set to begin in April 2026 , will see Marlborough take over from VolkerHighways , who have managed the borough’s highways since 2017 . The new contract will initially run for seven years , with potential for further extensions. The tender process saw VolkerHighwa

Transport infrastructure specialist Colas has deployed the INSTABOOM remote-operated barrier system on the M275, improving safety, reducing labour costs and streamlining night-time closures on one of the UK’s busiest arterial routes. For more than 25 years, Colas has delivered maintenance on the M275. Six times a year, the route is closed overnight so contractors can carry out inspections, resurfacing, lighting, cleaning and other essential works. Historically, access was con

Warning signs targeting dangerous driving behaviour have been installed along a notorious stretch of the A30 in Cornwall, aiming to cut down on illegal U-turns that have led to multiple serious and fatal accidents. The new signage, introduced by Vision Zero South West and National Highways , now lines the Hayle Bypass , encouraging motorists with dashcams or other recording devices to report dangerous U-turns via Operation Snap — a Devon & Cornwall Police initiative that al

Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins has launched a new road safety campaign to encourage road users to be more visible as the darker winter months approach. ‘Be Bold. Be Seen’ encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users to wear bold bright or high-visibility clothing. Far too many lives being lost and too many families lives are shattered by the worst possible news and evidence shows that people who walk, cycle or ride a horse are among the most vuln

An Edinburgh road has been reopened following the Arthur's Seat wildfire. The High Road had been closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles for 10 weeks since the large blaze started on 10 August, during the Edinburgh Festival. Historic Environment Scotland, which manages the royal park, said the fire had burned away the gorse that stopped rocks falling on to the road below. Now geologists have inspected the rock faces and deemed the area to be safe. The High Road, which is

Shropshire Council says more must be achieved from its multi-million-pound contract to maintain the county’s roads, as councillors review the performance of contractor Kier and plan the future of local highway services. Last April, the council confirmed that Kier would continue delivering highways maintenance for an additional year, extending the agreement through to April 2026 . Two further one-year extensions remain possible, potentially taking the partnership to March 202

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has now slammed the 'incredibly dangerous incident' A group of youths were seen 'hanging on' to the back of a Bee Network bus near the Trafford Centre on Sunday (October 19). Horror footage posted on social media showed the moment a pair of young boys, dressed in black coats, climbed onto the back of the 52 service from Failsworth to Trafford. The clip was filmed at the Ellesmere Circle roundabout as the bus made its way down Redclyffe

A man who punched a road worker, racially abused another and attacked police has pleaded guilty to eight charges. Kieron Wright, 32, of Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, bit, spat and kicked at officers while being arrested following the assault at the Handford Road roadworks on 8 October. It was the second time in a day that road workers there had faced "unprovoked violence or unnecessary risks", said Ch Insp Andy Watkins. Wright appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on 9 October. H

NATIONAL Highways has said new average speed cameras which cost millions of pounds to install are a milestone to protect drivers and reduce deadly collisions on the A120. The statement comes after the Gazette revealed 27 people had died between the Marks Tey and Dunmow junctions on the road in the 26 years from 2000 to 2025. A relative of one victim said parts of the road have become “like a memorial ground” because of how frequent the fatal collisions had become. However, n

A “bold” initiative is underway to address the backlog of hundreds of roads still awaiting adoption, according to Councillor Duncan Borrowman. Speaking recently at a Llanyblodwel Parish Council meeting, the Liberal Democrat councillor for Llanymynech and chairman of Shropshire Council explained that highway adoptions have consumed a significant amount of his time, with responses often amounting to requests for more delays. “Following persistent pressure, the Cabinet members r

As work progresses on the multi-million-pound A9/A904 Improvement Project, Falkirk Council has welcomed three new apprentices who are gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills in construction and business administration. The apprentices — Harley Leggat (19) from Grangemouth, Adonai Mukundwa (18) from Falkirk, and Tobi Somefun (18), also from Grangemouth — have begun their Modern Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 5. Harley and Adonai are focusing on Construction and Civil

Cardiff is well known for its stunning parks — from the tree-lined walks of Bute Park to Sophia Gardens and Parc Cefn Onn — but tucked away in one of the city’s busiest corners is a secret pocket of calm that many residents drive past every day without realising it exists. Nestled between Newport Road and the A4232 , the Howardian Local Nature Reserve offers a peaceful escape from urban life. Despite its location beside two of Cardiff’s main arteries, this 32-acre reserve f

Plans have been formally submitted for a £55 million relief road designed to tackle long-standing congestion issues around Straiton Junction in Midlothian. The proposed A701 relief route is expected to remove up to 9,000 vehicles a day from the existing main road network and could deliver an estimated £189 million boost to the local economy. According to Midlothian Council , the new road would run west from Straiton Junction before connecting to the A702 , with an addition

More than two weeks after the Gallows Corner flyover rebuild was due to be completed, Transport for London (TfL)has confirmed it is examining ways to make it easier for motorists to navigate the ongoing construction site. The major junction, which has been fully closed since July 23 for reconstruction, was originally expected to reopen in September . However, TfL announced in late August that completion had been delayed indefinitely due to “unforeseen ground conditions” and