The contractor for Exceat Bridge replacement project has been announced. East Sussex County Council has awarded Jackson Civil Engineering a contract to replace a Victoria bridge. Exceat Bridge carries the A259 across the River Cuckmere, within the Seven Sisters Country Park, which is itself in the South Downs National Park. East Sussex County Council considers the A259 to be an important route for economic connectivity, linking communities from the east of the County along th

A new Roads Policing Unit (RPU) Tasking Team will officially go live on 16 February 2026, reinforcing efforts to reduce road-related harm across the Thames Valley. The specialist team has been established to enhance the region’s response to dangerous driving and serious collisions, supporting a safer environment for all road users. Operating across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, the unit will adopt a data-led approach to identifying the areas and behaviours prese

Road rage has become a defining feature of UK driving culture, with almost half of drivers (47%) saying they have experienced road rage while driving, a new study suggests. One in six (15%) drivers say it happens often, while almost a third (31%) experience it occasionally – suggesting road rage is now the norm rather than the exception on Britain’s roads, according to the research by road safety tech brand Ooono. The research, conducted among more than 2,000 UK drivers, high

A consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Stadler has secured a landmark contract from DSB to supply 226 fully automated, four-car trainsets, with an option for up to 100 additional units. Valued at approximately €3 billion, the agreement will create the world’s largest open railway system operating with automated train operation (ATO). The project marks a major step forward in Denmark’s rail modernisation strategy and the evolution of driverless urban transport. Division

Planned industrial action across Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has been avoided after staff at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) voted to accept a new multi-year pay agreement. The deal brings an end to a long-running dispute that saw strike action last year, with employees represented by Unite the Union and UNISON. In ballots held earlier this week, 87% of UNISON members and 85% of Unite members voted in favour of the revised offer. Under the agreement, staff will r

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