The role of road infrastructure in reducing casualties and improving safety outcomes will come under scrutiny this week as Parliament's Transport Committee continues its examination of the Government's new Road Safety Strategy. A panel of leading road safety, active travel and highways experts is set to appear before MPs tomorrow as part of the inquiry's second evidence session, which will focus specifically on how infrastructure investment and design can contribute to safer

Wildlife has already begun taking advantage of the UK's first heathland green bridge, with newly released footage showing deer safely crossing over the A3 in Surrey. National Highways shared the images this week, highlighting what it describes as early evidence that the innovative structure is achieving its intended purpose of reconnecting habitats that have been divided for decades. Posting on LinkedIn, the organisation said: "Proof it works: deer captured on camera. Wildlif

Road users across National Highways’ network are set to benefit from fewer disruptions and more reliable journeys as Amey introduces a new generation of longer-lasting safety barriers. Working in partnership with Hill & Smith VRS, Amey is rolling out an innovative barrier system designed to reduce the need for maintenance and repair, compared with traditional solutions, helping to minimise roadworks and keep traffic moving. The first instalment of barriers is now underway acr

Barhale has been appointed by Severn Trent Water to deliver a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing stormwater overflows and improving water quality in Staffordshire. The £9.5 million scheme at Silverdale, near Stoke-on-Trent, forms part of a wider investment programme designed to strengthen the wastewater network and increase its resilience during periods of intense rainfall. At the heart of the project will be the construction of a large underground stormwater stor

A major recovery operation is under way near Bedford as specialist engineers begin removing damaged train carriages from the scene of Friday's fatal rail collision. The painstaking process marks the next phase in efforts to reopen one of the country's busiest rail corridors after two East Midlands Railway services crashed near Elstow, leaving one driver dead and more than 100 people injured. To access the site, Network Rail teams have spent days constructing a temporary roadw

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been awarded a £121 million, four-year contract by National Grid to deliver the Bramford 400kV substation extension project in Suffolk, England, as part of the Bramford to Twinstead project. The contract has been awarded through National Grid’s EPC Framework and forms a critical part of the Great Grid Upgrade. Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the design and installation of the substation extension, which will facilitate the

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Hampshire County Council to its new four-year civil engineering, highways and transportation framework, which will support the delivery of infrastructure projects across the south of England. Through the Council's Gen5 Consult Transport, Highways & Infrastructure Consultancy Framework, AtkinsRéalis is one of three suppliers appointed to Lot A (multi-disciplinary services). Managed by Hampshire County Council, the framework is also open to pu

Leading infrastructure services provider FM Conway, working alongside professional services firm WSP, has been appointed to deliver a major highways and public realm contract for Westminster City Council, building on a collaborative partnership that has spearheaded significant innovation in technology and sustainability. The contract, awarded for an initial 8.5-year term with the option to extend for a further four years, has an estimated total value of £1.25 billion over 1

Transport for London has taken another step towards supporting the capital's transition to cleaner transport with the opening of its first dedicated ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hub. The new facility, located at Hatton Cross, marks the beginning of a wider programme that will see up to 25 rapid charging sites developed across London over the coming years. Designed to reduce charging times significantly, the site features 12 high-powered charging bays capable of provid

London boroughs are set to receive a fresh £6 million funding boost to support local schemes aimed at cutting air pollution and improving public health across the capital. The new investment has been announced by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as part of the latest round of the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund, which supports borough-led projects designed to reduce emissions and encourage cleaner, healthier travel choices. The fifth round of funding was confirmed to coincide with Clean A

Adam Tucker - Image LinkedIn A senior member of the Lower Thames Crossing leadership team has announced his departure after helping oversee the digital systems underpinning one of the UK's largest infrastructure schemes. Adam Tucker is stepping down from his role as Digital Delivery Lead on the proposed £10 billion crossing project, bringing to an end a five-year involvement with the programme. Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Tucker reflected on joining the project during its f

A major flood management system is now being installed beneath one of West Yorkshire’s busiest transport corridors as work continues on the £44 million transformation of the A647 between Leeds and Bradford. The latest phase of the Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement programme will see engineers construct a large underground storage facility designed to capture and manage rainwater during periods of severe weather. The hidden structure will act as a temporary res

Questions are mounting over the future of the A303 after fresh calls for the Government to commit to an alternative improvement plan following the cancellation of the long-debated Stonehenge tunnel project. With no replacement scheme currently on the table, local leaders are warning that communities along the route face years of continued congestion, rat-running and economic uncertainty unless ministers set out a clear way forward. The latest intervention comes as Wiltshire C

Derbyshire County Council is testing a range of innovative road repair solutions as part of a wider effort to improve the speed, durability and cost-effectiveness of pothole maintenance across the county. The latest trials form part of the authority's £70 million highways capital investment programme, which is focused on improving road conditions and identifying more efficient ways to maintain the network. Among the technologies being assessed is the JCB Pothole Pro, a specia

Workers call for extra protection from aggressive customers RAILWAY workers and station staff in Islington have called for more protection and support due to “daily” incidents of abuse, assault and racism. Riza Bunourah, who has worked for Great Northern rail at Finsbury Park station for around five years, told the Tribune that customer violence and aggression against staff was a frequent occurrence at work. He said: “I’ve been physically assaulted a couple of times whilst wo

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has paid tribute to emergency responders, railway staff and local residents following Friday's fatal train collision near Bedford, describing their actions as a powerful example of people coming together during a crisis. Speaking in the aftermath of the incident at Elstow, Alexander praised those involved in the rescue and recovery effort, highlighting the professionalism, courage and compassion shown in the hours immediately following the