Talks will be held over the five-month closure of a key road in Surrey after the scheduled start date on Monday was postponed. A series of improvements are due to be made to the A322 northbound carriageway junction with the M3 in Lightwater. The road was due to be closed on Monday, but a spokesperson for Skanska said it had been delayed ahead of consultation. "As the Mindenhurst village continues to grow, this work is an important step in improving local connectivity and reli

Amey officially opens a new, environmentally sustainable office in Sheffield, marking the completion of the first phase of a major redevelopment project at its Olive Grove depot, delivered in partnership with Sheffield City Council. The building was unveiled this week by Amey CEO Andy Milner, alongside Kate Josephs CB, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. The new modular office serves as the operational hub for the city’s highways maintenance services under the Streets

Amey is proud to announce that Eftychia (Effie) Koursari, Chartered Civil Engineer and Technical Director, has been recognised as the ‘Inspiring Leader in Consulting’ at the 2025 Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering (IWCE) Awards. Effie received this honour for her long-standing efforts to inspire and engage the workforce, while driving improvements in project delivery and client outcomes. She leads Amey’s national specialist scour team, tackling one of the most cr

The team behind National Highways’ M4 Badminton Bridge reconstruction project upheld the Scout motto and performed a day’s good turn to enhance a Scout group’s HQ in South Gloucestershire Following the Cotswold Edge Scout District’s request for the donation of recycled materials from the nearby construction site, Taylor Woodrow, the scheme’s principal contractors, met up with Scout leaders at the group’s HQ to explore any potential social value projects. During the visit nume

Drivers on the M27 in Hampshire should prepare for continued disruption, as major resurfacing between junctions 5 and 7 enters its next phase. The long-running project has already resulted in a 50mph speed restriction along this stretch, a limit that’s expected to stay in place well into 2026. National Highways has announced that work will now shift focus to lanes one and two on the westbound side. Upgrades in this phase include the installation of a quieter road surface, tec

A series of intelligent flood warning systems specified and installed by SWARCO UK & Ireland, the leading intelligent traffic solution and technology business, is helping to divert drivers away from two areas of Warrington that are prone to flooding during adverse weather.   Both Hawleys Lane in the Dallam area of Warrington, less than two miles from the town centre, and Burford Lane, near Lymm on the outskirts of town, have been affected by flooding on multiple occasions. In

Bridgestone is doubling down on its tyre safety efforts with two campaigns to provide peace of mind for motorists, featuring an offer of seasonal car care packs for thousands of drivers.   With National Tyre Safety month running throughout October, Bridgestone is combining its road safety advice with a unique promotion, designed to make tyre maintenance more accessible and rewarding.   Motorists who purchase two or more Bridgestone tyres in October or November will receive a

SRL Traffic Systems is launching at Highways UK a range of solutions to help customers tackle the enduring issues of sustainability and road worker safety.  A new portable traffic signal, designed to offer extended running times on small-scale, short-term works is accompanied by a fresh addition to SRL’s REMOS portfolio to protect site personnel.   RadioLight Pro and RadioLight Pro: Eco The manufacturer and supplier of mobile ITS (intelligent transport systems) will launch Ra

An injunction aimed at stopping protestors from obstructing key roads and fuel infrastructure in Thurrock has been extended until 2029. The order applies to 26 individuals previously involved in disruptive demonstrations within the area. The injunction prohibits those named from blocking roads, halting vehicles, or attaching themselves to roads or vehicles. Its primary purpose is to minimize disruption for local residents, businesses, and motorists needing access to petrol st

Local authorities and other stakeholders are being encouraged to make use of a new national database of approved driving instructors (ADIs) who have been trained to support mature drivers.   Many local authorities deliver some form of mature driver support scheme but often struggle to recruit ADIs who have the specialist knowledge needed to support mature drivers.    To address this, Road Safety GB received funding from The Road Safety Trust to deliver its Ageing Driver Train

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