A £3.9 million equity injection has enabled Midlands-based highways drainage specialist Crown Plus to significantly expand its operations, doubling turnover and creating 20 new jobs while positioning the business for continued growth. The Telford-headquartered company secured backing from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) through Mercia Ventures in April 2025. Since receiving the investment, Crown Plus has strengthened its market position by securing a range of

Solar Gates UK, a provider of solar-powered safety and security solutions for the construction, highways and infrastructure sectors, has announced a new identity as SG. The transition takes effect immediately, with the company’s updated branding now reflected on its website. The move reflects the organisation’s growth and diversification over the past quarter of a century. What began as a business focused on solar gates expanded into the development of industry-recognised pro

Motorists and lorry drivers who have spent years battling congestion around Avonmouth could finally see relief in sight, as the UK's infamous "ghost junction" moves closer to opening after more than six years of delays. The £50 million M49 junction, completed in 2019, has become a symbol of infrastructure mismanagement after sitting unused while drivers endured unnecessary diversions, mounting congestion and wasted hours on surrounding roads. Now, with construction of the mis

The announcement of a further £174 million for the Lower Thames Crossing has once again reignited one of the UK's most polarising infrastructure debates. For supporters, the project represents a once-in-a-generation investment that will unlock economic growth, improve freight connectivity and finally address decades of congestion around the Dartford Crossing. For critics, it raises a more uncomfortable question: at what point does a vital national infrastructure project becom

Construction activity has commenced on a major upgrade of the Simister Island interchange north of Manchester, marking the start of a multi-year programme designed to improve capacity and reduce congestion at one of the busiest motorway junctions in the North West. The project will transform Junction 18 of the M60, where the M60, M62 and M66 converge, with National Highways aiming to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and reduce delays for thousands of daily road users. Sig

HS2 is set to begin one of its most significant phases of motorway-related construction this summer, with a series of major engineering operations planned to carry the high-speed railway over key sections of the West Midlands road network. The programme will involve the installation of several large structures spanning the M42, M6 Toll and M6, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the railway between London and Birmingham. Viaducts to Cross M42 and M6 Toll Among the mo

Fife Council has confirmed that a planning application for the opening section of the proposed Northern Link Road in Dunfermline is expected to be lodged in August, marking a significant milestone for the long-term transport project. The initial phase of the scheme will focus on a new road connection between Kingseat Road and Pleasance Road, incorporating a bridge crossing over the Fife Circle railway line near Halbeath Retail Park. The project is being developed in partnersh

South Lanarkshire Council has received eight nominations at the 2026 Scottish Transport Awards, recognising a wide range of transport, road safety and infrastructure initiatives delivered across the local authority area. The nominations highlight projects spanning active travel, transport planning, innovation, road safety and major infrastructure improvements, reflecting the council's ongoing investment in creating safer, more sustainable and better-connected transport networ

A Banbury councillor has criticised the reported mistreatment of a highways worker involved in a major town centre road project, stressing that frustration over roadworks should never lead to hostility towards frontline staff. Councillor Paul Sargent, who represents the Banbury Grimsbury and Castle division on Oxfordshire County Council, spoke out after reports emerged that a worker on the Cherwell Street improvement scheme had been subjected to verbal abuse from a member of

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new public consultation on plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) beneath the River Thames, creating a new rapid transit connection between east and southeast London. The proposal would see a new branch of the DLR constructed from the existing network in Newham, providing direct links to planned development areas at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead while supporting thousands of new homes and jobs. Residents, businesses and

Transport for London (TfL) is partnering with several community organisations to host a series of events aimed at bringing people together and encouraging meaningful social connections during Loneliness Awareness Week. Working alongside Camerados, Marmalade Trust and Strangers In The City, TfL will deliver activities between 15 and 19 June designed to create opportunities for conversation, friendship and community engagement across the capital. The programme is open to both L

Mott MacDonald has secured multiple appointments under Transport for London's latest Professional Services Framework (PSF3), strengthening its position as a strategic delivery partner for major transport programmes across the capital. The consultancy has been selected to provide Project, Programme and Commercial Management (PPCM) services as part of the four-year framework, which supports the planning, management and delivery of transport projects throughout London's network.

Welsh Water has agreed to deliver a £44.7 million programme of environmental improvements after Ofwat concluded an investigation into failures relating to the operation of the company's wastewater network. The package has been formally accepted by the water regulator following findings that the utility had not adequately managed, maintained or upgraded parts of its wastewater infrastructure, contributing to excessive sewage discharges into the environment. Rather than imposin

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced plans to lower the costs faced by third-party developers and private investors seeking to deliver projects on Britain's rail network, in a move aimed at encouraging greater investment and supporting economic growth. The regulator has concluded that the fees currently charged by Network Rail to manage project-related risks could be reduced, making rail infrastructure schemes more attractive to external investors while maintaining

ScotRail says a campaign encouraging passengers to purchase tickets before boarding has already delivered significant results ahead of the introduction of a new minimum fare for customers who travel without a valid ticket. The train operator will introduce a £10 minimum charge from 1 July for passengers who board a train without buying a ticket beforehand when facilities to do so were available at their departure station. According to ScotRail, awareness activity launched ear

Egis has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of experienced transport professional Mike Birch as Transportation Director for the UK and Ireland. The move forms part of the company's strategy to grow its presence across the transport sector and further enhance its capabilities in delivering major infrastructure and mobility programmes throughout the region. Birch brings more than three decades of industry experience, having worked across both the public an