The planned start of the A5036 Park Lane junction upgrade in Sefton, Merseyside, which was originally scheduled for Saturday 8 November, has been delayed following feedback received during recent stakeholder engagement, National Highways has confirmed. The postponement relates to the potential impact of the works on other improvement projects in the area , as the agency works to ensure that construction does not exacerbate traffic disruption or inconvenience local communities

Nottinghamshire County Council has published the findings of its latest highways review, following the Cabinet’s decision in June 2025 to reassess how the county’s road network is managed. The review comes amid a period of heightened concern over road maintenance nationally, with the UK facing a £17 billion backlog in road repairs . Nottinghamshire faces similar challenges, managing 2,760 miles of highway , 96,000 streetlights , 369 bridges , 141,000 drainage assets , and mor

National Highways has signed a five-year extension to its IT services contract with CGI, continuing a programme to better leverage the organisation’s extensive transport data assets. The extension forms part of the Data Architecture and Engineering programme , which aims to improve services for road users by making sense of the vast amounts of data generated across England’s motorways and major A-roads. National Highways’ digital systems — including roadside sensors, CCTV, an

A section of the A38 in Devon has been closed while engineers carry out emergency repairs to a bridge expansion joint, National Highways has confirmed. The closure affects both lanes of the eastbound carriageway between the B3380 at Lower Dean and the A384 at Buckfastleigh , a key route for local and regional traffic. National Highways said engineers would remain on site overnight , with work expected to continue until 06:00 GMT on Wednesday . Understanding the Issue The pro

Companies carrying out roadworks in Oxfordshire will soon have to pay daily charges for closing busy roads during peak travel times , under a new lane rental scheme approved by the government. The move allows Oxfordshire County Council to introduce charges for utility firms, developers, and even the council’s own maintenance teams when they occupy key routes during the busiest hours of the day. The scheme — already in place in London, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex — is desig

A new 20mph speed limit and bus gate could soon be introduced on a busy stretch of road in Birmingham city centre, following almost 60 reported accidents in three years. The proposed safety measures would cover Vauxhall Road , between Barrack Street and Duddeston Manor Road , outside the BOA Digital Academy . They form part of Birmingham City Council’s wider effort to improve road safety and accessibility in the Vauxhall and Duddeston area. The council’s plans also include

The City of Stoke-on-Trent has launched a new trial aimed at transforming the way its roads are maintained — reducing disruption for residents and drivers while cutting the city’s environmental footprint. The initiative introduces a “one-pass” maintenance approach , where several key roadworks — including gully cleaning, road marking refreshes, and pothole or surface crack repairs — are completed in a single coordinated operation. By combining these activities, the method si

Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins , is facing mounting pressure to respond after the Mineral Products Association Northern Ireland (MPANI) issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of the region’s road network. The association has raised alarm over years of underfunding, staff shortages, and delayed project approvals , warning that the road system is now at a “critical point” with “dangerously low levels of maintenance funding.” Funding at L

The reopening of one of Exeter’s key routes has been postponed for a third time, as ongoing gas network upgrades by Wales & West Utilities continue along Heavitree Road. The utility company had originally pledged to reopen the road — which runs past Waitrose and the University of Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus — on 7 October . That deadline was later moved to 13 October , then 10 November , and has now been pushed back once more to 21 November , the company has confirmed. The ex

Active Travel England have released a report which states that cyclists are safest when roads are under 3.25m or over 3.9m wide According to Active Travel England’s review,  Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling(link is external) , on traffic lanes under 3.25 metres wide, it is clear to motorists that there is not enough space to safely overtake cyclists. It is also clearer to cyclists that they need to ride more centrally. At the other end of the scale, tr

The benefit of field management software like Re-flow over bespoke systems is that it keeps on evolving and improving. Feature requests that come from one client are made available for others. Re-flow 1.9 is released Each Re-flow update, large and small, is driven by the needs of clients and the trends and challenges that affect the industry as a whole. Re-flow 1.9 brings enhancements designed to build on the digital foundations already aiding thousands of users across the UK

Costain has been appointed to deliver the next wave of major road improvements under the Eastern Highways Alliance Framework 4 (EHF4). The framework covers a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure works across the East of England, including highway maintenance, resurfacing, asset management, and structural projects such as bridges, subways, and new cycle routes. Costain has earned a place on Lot 3 , which focuses on schemes valued at over £30 million . The enti

Network Plus, a leading UK utility & infrastructure services provider, has today announced the acquisition of Claret Civil Engineering Ltd (Claret), a specialist wastewater and civil engineering contractor, headquartered in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.  Claret brings over 30 years of experience delivering turnkey solutions across the water, wastewater, and wider infrastructure sectors. Established in 1994, the Business expands upon Network Plus’s existing wastewater capability i

The section of the A592 in Cumbria is expected to be closed for months A warning has been issued to motorists to avoid a severely damaged road which is expected to be closed for months. The A592 was shut at Kirkstone Pass, between Troutbeck and Kirkstone Inn, on Wednesday after a landslip. Peter Thornton, cabinet member for highways at Westmorland and Furness Council, urged motorists to avoid going to look at the damage, to prevent congestion at the narrow and steep road. "Th

Cutting edge kit is being used to keep Middlesbrough’s network of roads and gullies clear and safe. A town-wide programme of gully cleaning and road sweeping is under way to improve local drainage, road safety and environmental cleanliness across the borough. The approach will help to reduce surface water after rain, ensuring key routes remain clear and making travel easier. All gullies will be cleaned to reduce silt build-up, helping to prevent flooding, protect infrastructu

Cumberland Council is removing trees which have been infected with ash dieback Trees growing near roads are to be cut down in response to the spread of ash dieback. Cumberland Council has found several areas where ash trees have been infected with the disease and need maintenance or removal. Ash dieback poses a safety risk to drivers as it causes the trees to become brittle, meaning they can fall or shatter without warning. The council said felling trees was a "last resort" a