Heidelberg Materials UK has completed a technically demanding road renewal scheme along Cheddar Gorge, the country’s deepest natural canyon and one of Somerset’s busiest visitor destinations. The upgrade to the B3135 was delivered under the firm’s long-term maintenance agreement with Somerset Council. To keep disruption to a minimum, all work took place overnight. Crews had to navigate tight bends, sheer limestone cliff faces and gradients reaching 16%, making access and logi

A public consultation has opened for the next phase of an active travel scheme in Northampton – and the design has been refined. The consultation, which is now open, seeks views on proposals to improve safety, accessibility, walking and cycling links around the Abington Park area. The scheme forms part of the wider Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which has been ongoing for a number of years. According to West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)

Professor Patricia Thornley appointed new chief scientific adviser at Department for Transport She has extensive expertise across sustainable energy and clean transport, which will help shape evidence-based policy and advance the UK’s transition to net zero Her role will be central to ensuring that excellent science advice sits at the heart of decision making and strengthens coordination across departments through the Chief Scientific Adviser Network. Aston University’s Profe

Shropshire Council is again inviting schools to apply for up to £1,000 to help enable more children to cycle, walk or scoot to and from school. For the second year in a row the council has been awarded £30,000 of funding from Active Travel England and schools in the council’s area can apply for up to £1,000 to spend on active travel initiatives. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 December 2025. Earlier this year 18 schools received funding – in addition to 32 t

Homes England has announced a £23 million grant to Transport for London to accelerate transport improvements that will unlock thousands of new homes across two major brownfield sites in East London. The funding will deliver a new bus transit link connecting Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton Riverside to key transport hubs, including Abbey Wood and Woolwich Elizabeth line stations. This vital infrastructure will be in place ahead of the planned Docklands Light Railway (DLR) ex

Transport for London has rolled out a series of enhancements to its TfL Go travel app, giving passengers more control and clearer information while planning and undertaking journeys. A major addition is the launch of real-time service alerts , which notify users when there are problems on the Tube, DLR, London Trams or other selected lines. Travellers can choose exactly which lines they want updates for, adjust notifications to specific times of day, and temporarily switch al

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has started the procurement process for the next stage of its multi-million-pound programme to electrify bus depots across the region. A contract notice released on 1 December outlines plans for Tranche 5 , which will involve major upgrades at the Wigan and Wythenshawe depots. TfGM has also signalled that the successful bidder could be retained for Tranche 6 , though the locations for that phase have not yet been identified. The work w

Already facing two separate prosecutions for health & safety failings at Hinkley Point C, main contractor Bylor JV has now been slapped with a fire enforcement notice. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice on Bylor JV (Laing O'Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics) after identifying significant fire safety shortfalls at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site. Following a fire safety intervention, ONR inspectors identified that Bylor

A renewed commitment to matching services to the needs of both residents and visitors to the Fylde coast has earned us the prestigious title of Bus Operator of the Year. After scooping a Gold Award in the small to medium-sized (SME) operator category at the UK Bus Awards, we went on to be named the overall winner at a high-profile industry event in London yesterday (Tuesday, November 25). The prestigious accolade recognised the transformation of bus services on the Fylde coas

It was almost a swan song for this confused bird who was dodging high speed traffic and causing chaos on the busy M1 until National Highways traffic officers turned up. The swan was first spotted on the verge alongside the northbound carriageway of the M1 near Northampton. But within minutes it had wandered onto the carriageway and into the path of the mid-morning traffic. Watch footage of this swan being saved by traffic officers Footage captured on National Highways’ CCTV c

A smooth new surface has been laid on the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham – a year on from work starting on the road dualling project. Meanwhile, 12 huge new beams weighing 35 tonnes each have been lifted into place for a new bridge, which will ultimately take traffic from Blofield to join the A47 East bound to Great Yarmouth.  And unique features to enhance and protect wildlife are being created with a new wetland and special “bat and bird crossings” – with tall tr

Costain has recruited Peter Mumford to be managing director for its natural resources division. Peter Mumford is joining Costain’s executive board on 2nd January 2026, in charge of its natural resources division, covering the markets of water, energy and defence. Mumford joins Costain from Balfour Beatty where he had been managing director of its regional civils business in the UK for the past three years. Before that, he spent five years at Highways England leading the deliv

A busy crossroads on the A483 near Oswestry, identified as one of the Midlands’ most hazardous junctions, may be transformed into a roundabout, local authorities have suggested. The proposal was discussed at a public meeting held at Llanymynech Memorial Hall on Thursday, which drew over 140 residents eager to learn about potential safety improvements. The event was organised by North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan, who has campaigned for upgrades at the junction for several years

Zipcar is set to end its operations in the UK after its US parent company decided to withdraw from the market, coinciding with the impending introduction of new London Congestion Charges for electric vehicles. The car-sharing firm has begun formal consultations with UK staff and will stop accepting new bookings after 31 December 2025. A spokesperson warned that the move could result in job losses for dozens of employees. In a message to customers, Zipcar UK General Manager Ja

The London Assembly Transport Committee has thrown its support behind plans for Transport for London (TfL) to take over the Great Northern route from Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, a move aimed at improving service quality and capacity. TfL formally submitted its application to assume control of the line in September, promising increased train frequency and enhanced reliability. The proposal is now under consideration by the Transport Secretary, with ministers

Oxfordshire County Council has intensified its maintenance of the county’s roadside drainage network as part of a £2.6 million initiative to service every gully and manhole within a year. Launched in April 2025, the programme targets almost 145,000 drainage assets, including gullies and manholes, with the goal of completion by March 2026. By the end of October, crews had already cleared around 67,000 drains, which play a critical role in managing surface water run-off and pro