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Traffic Signal Plan Paves the Way for HGVs to Return to M48 Severn Bridge
Heavy goods vehicles could once again cross the M48 Severn Bridge from next autumn, as National Highways prepares a traffic management...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


National Highways Leader Joins Sustainability School Board to Drive Supply Chain Skills
The Supply Chain Sustainability School has welcomed a new addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Elaine Billington MBE,...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


Oxford Council approves city £5 congestion charge
Plans to introduce a temporary congestion charge for Oxford have been approved. Oxfordshire's County Council's cabinet has agreed to...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


The Friday Blog | Mental Health and Site Safety: An Inseparable Equation
In the construction industry, safety protocols—from protective gear to rigorous training—are sacrosanct. Yet, beneath the visible...
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Sep 11, 20254 min read


Construction Embraces AI as Adoption Surges from 15% to 75% in Just Two Years
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from the margins to the mainstream of construction project management, according to new...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Southern utility works move forward for HS2 Euston
Looking east along Euston Road with the station to the left [© HS2 Ltd] Civil engineering contractor Barhale is preparing for further...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


HS2 Completes Civil Engineering on Record-Breaking Colne Valley Viaduct
New images have been released today to mark the completion of civil engineering works on HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct – the UK’s new...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


New battery-electric trains announced for Fife and Borders railway
New, more reliable trains and the electrification of Fife and Borders railways was announced today by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop....
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


£20 million for improved bus infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government has now allocated £20 million through the new Bus Infrastructure Fund in 2025-26. Meeting the commitment outlined...
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Sep 10, 20254 min read


Union Chief Pressures London Mayor to Step Into Tube Dispute as TfL Keeps Northern Line Moving
The RMT has intensified its demands for mayoral involvement in the ongoing Tube strikes, even as Transport for London (TfL) managed to...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Aberdeen Expands Active Travel Initiatives for Pupils
Aberdeen City Council is stepping up efforts to support safer, healthier, and more sustainable journeys to school, with a series of...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


Simister Island: Government backs motorway junction upgrade
A huge motorway upgrade to transform the network around the notoriously congested Simister Island has been given the go-ahead. The...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


Rare voles relocated during Norfolk A47 upgrades - National Highways
A colony of rare voles have been relocated as part of on-going efforts to upgrade the A47- says National Highways. The dualling of this A...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


National Highways to auction 55 land asset lots
Property auction house Pugh, which is headquartered in Manchester and part of Eddisons, has been appointed to sell a portfolio of 55...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


Majority of van drivers say they are unfairly treated on UK roads
More than three-quarters (78%) of UK van drivers say they experience negative behaviour from other motorists simply because they drive a...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


How HGV Drivers Can Stay Safer on UK Roads
On UK roads millions of vehicles move across the country daily, and safety on the road network should never be taken for granted. With...
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Sep 10, 20253 min read
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