National Highways has released a detailed list of 182 outfalls and soakaways across England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) that will be upgraded to tackle road runoff pollution by 2030—an announcement environmental groups have described as a “major step forward.” The publication follows the agency’s recent Design Playbook, which sets out its approach to preventing toxic contaminants from reaching waterways. Earlier criticism argued that the playbook lacked sufficient urgency

National Highways is launching its winter Safe T.R.I.P. Checks campaign, encouraging all road users to take a proactive approach to winter driving preparation as colder weather arrives across the country. The campaign goes live on 24 November and will run through to February 2026, targeting families and young drivers in particular, though the messaging is highly relevant to professional driver and rider trainers. The latest National Highways data shows that winter breakdowns

A road project that will enable thousands of new homes to be built has been given planning permission. The 3.5km (2.1 miles) West Winch Housing Access Road will serve up to four thousand new homes planned for land south of King's Lynn. Norfolk County Council said construction should begin in Winter 2026 and take between 18 and 24 months. It added that the project's budget could increase to £121.7m due to a rise in costs to divert two gas lines on the route. Plans showed that

Figures show more than 150 claims in three years as experts warn of worsening surfaces and higher risks for drivers More than 150 pothole-related claims have been made against Plymouth City Council in the past three years, new Freedom of Information figures show. However, the highest amount paid out was in 2022/23, when compensation reached £19,580. In total, the council has paid more than £25,000 to drivers and road users affected by pothole damage during the three-year peri

Drivers are set to face a 60-mile diversion route when a stretch of the A12 shuts next month. A section of the major route near Yoxford will be closed from 7pm on Friday, December 5 until 5am on Monday, December 8. While the road is closed, Suffolk Highways will be carrying out a "full depth reconstruction" to the road layout. According to the Suffolk County Council website, the official diversion route is 60 miles long The diversion route includes A roads because some vehicl

Two teenagers accused of being involved in hacking Transport for London's computers have both pleaded not guilty to computer hacking charges during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court. Thalha Jubair 19, from East London, and Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall in the West Midlands spoke only to confirm their names and enter pleas at the brief hearing. They are both charged with conspiring to commit unauthorised acts against Transport for London (TfL) under the Computer Misuse Act.

A Rainham college campus is involved in a new partnership to help adults secure jobs working on roads. New City College and Kenson Highways have launched a training partnership centering around a new street works operative course at the college's Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus. The launch this month introduced the City & Guilds-accredited course. Jonathan Yabsley, director at Kenson Highways, said: "This partnership is employer-led and industry-driven rather than

A new £1bn investment programme aimed at delivering more than 30 major developments across Greater Manchester has prompted concerns that the region’s already congested roads could become overwhelmed. The fund, announced earlier today by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, will support 31 projects spanning all ten boroughs, including thousands of new homes, expanded retail and warehouse space, and new sporting facilities. However, callers to BBC Radio Manchester warned that

The disproportionate number of fatalities on rural roads compared with motorways is “unacceptable”, South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson has warned, as new figures highlight the scale of the problem. Road safety charity Brake reports that more than 1,000 people die on rural roads each year across the UK — a fatality rate ten times higher than on motorways. The warning comes during Road Safety Week, which has seen over 3,000 schools, organisations and community groups take pa

The historic Traps Culvert in Loughton has been given a new lease of life thanks to innovative engineering works completed by Essex Highways. The 150-year-old culvert had become damaged over time, with cracks, missing bricks and a utility intrusion running through, meaning repairs were essential. The culvert sits directly under a busy high street, meaning traditional repair methods that involved excavating the road weren’t possible. Essex Highways worked closely with speciali

The Government has appeared to leave open the possibility of a future pay-per-mile road charging scheme, despite the Transport Secretary telling MPs there were “no proposals” for such a system during Commons questions. Heidi Alexander made the comments on Thursday when pressed on how next week’s Budget might affect motorists. Responding to a warning from Conservative MP Charlie Dewhirst that mileage-based charging would “disproportionately impact rural drivers”, Alexander ins

M Group has been recognised with four Green Apple Awards for 2025, celebrating significant achievements in environmental performance across its Water, Energy and Renewables division s. Two of the awards honour the Southampton Link Main , a major Southern Water resilience scheme delivered by MGjv , the joint venture between M Group Water and Galliford Try. The project involves constructing a 17km strategic pipeline connecting Otterbourne Water Supply Works with the city of Sou

M Group Highways has finished a major phase of piling works on the Botley Bypass, marking a key step forward in the project being delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council. The programme required an extensive foundation system, including 130 bridge piles driven 21 metres into the ground, alongside more than 1,000 ground-stabilisation piles . The scale of the work reflects the challenging conditions on the site, which lies within a flood-risk zone and sits above

Kier has announced a one-year partnership with tech start-up Zero Gravity to provide mentoring, teaching and work opportunities to help young people begin a career in construction.  During the partnership Kier employees will commit to mentoring Zero Gravity students, teaching them more about roles across the construction sector and advising them on the next steps to take in their careers.  Further support will be offered through in person and virtual events to spotlight the e

A coalition of prominent British and international brands has called on ministers to throw their support behind Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) blueprint for a third runway, arguing that its proposal offers the strongest economic return for the UK. In a letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander , senior figures from companies including Burberry, Caffè Nero, Fortnum & Mason, Arup, Fuller’s and Walkers Shortbread urged the government to select HAL as the delivery body for

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to approve plans for a major Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead in next week’s budget, BBC London understands. Treasury backing would unlock a long-awaited transport link that ministers believe could pave the way for 25,000 new homes and up to 10,000 jobs in one of London’s most isolated corners. The proposal would see a new branch constructed from Gallions Reach to a station at Beckton Riverside , before crossing the T