The Transport Secretary has formally revoked the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down project — better known as the Stonehenge Tunnel — officially ending one of the UK’s most controversial road schemes. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that “exceptional circumstances” had led to the decision to withdraw development consent for the £1.7bn project, which aimed to relieve congestion on the A303 and improve traffic flow past the World

Electric bikes and scooters have transformed the rhythm of city life — reshaping how we move, commute, and connect. Once dismissed as a novelty or a nuisance, micromobility has evolved into one of the most powerful tools cities have for achieving their sustainability, accessibility, and congestion-reduction goals. But as with all innovation, growth brings friction. Cluttered pavements, inconsistent regulations, and safety concerns have dominated the early narrative. The quest

One in four road workers is verbally abused by motorists on a daily basis, and one in three says it is taking a toll on their mental health, a survey by NZTA Waka Kotahi has found The survey also found one in five is thinking about looking for another job because of the ongoing abuse - at a time of record road repairs when workers are badly needed. NZTA Auckland and Northland manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult says it is a growing problem. In the most extreme case, a road worker was t

Initiative enables county councillors to prioritise what matters most to their local residents. Thousands of highways repairs have been carried out on top of normal maintenance since April through the Members’ Highways Initiative (MHI). The MHI gives every Essex County Councillor a dedicated Essex Highways crew to carry out repairs every few weeks. Councillors can use the programme to prioritise local highways issues which matter most to residents. So far this financial year,

A new TravelSafe LiveChat service has been rolled out across Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, giving passengers a discreet and direct way to report crime or antisocial behaviour while travelling — all via their phones. Dubbed a “first of its kind” initiative, the service connects people instantly to specially trained police call handlers , offering 24/7 support and reassurance on buses and trams. The move comes just ahead of the return of free all-day travel for pensioners

Getting around London by bus just got a whole lot easier thanks to a major upgrade to Transport for London’s (TfL)free TfL Go app. Previously, the app’s live bus information was limited to showing nearby stops based on your current location. But with the latest update, users can now scroll around any part of the city , tap on a bus stop, and instantly see real-time arrival times — perfect for planning onward connections while travelling on the Tube or rail. Not only does the

National Highways’ preferred solution that will ensure there are never too many HGVs using the Severn crossing, enabling the current weight restriction to be removed, has been identified. GVs weighing over 7.5 tonnes are currently diverted onto the M4 Prince of Wales bridge. To solve this, from next autumn HGVs will leave the M48 at Junctions 1 (westbound) and Junction 2 (eastbound) via the off-slip roads with re-entry controlled by signals on the on-slips. Following engageme

A plucky attempt to honour fallen chickens with a roadside memorial has been firmly rejected—leaving animal rights charity PETA crying fowl . The group had petitioned National Highways to allow a commemorative plaque at the site of a crash on the A12, where hundreds of chickens were reportedly killed . PETA wanted to pay tribute to the birds who, in their words, “suffered and died”—but officials weren’t exactly eggcited by the idea. According to PETA, chickens are more tha

Warwickshire County Council’s County Highways team is hard at work applying surface dressing to around 120km of roads throughout the county this year - the equivalent distance from Warwick to Westminster. Warwickshire County Council’s County Highways team is hard at work applying surface dressing to around 120km of roads throughout the county this year - the equivalent distance from Warwick to Wembley - the largest programme ever delivered.   This essential work, which starte

Costain has developed a new digital solution designed to reduce carbon emissions at the earliest stage of infrastructure planning. The new Carbon Design Tool helps identify high-emission materials and processes during the design phase, allowing teams to make informed, lower-carbon choices before construction begins. The tool works by forecasting potential carbon "hotspots" within a proposed design and benchmarking them against the latest RICS guidance . This enables design t

Marlborough Highways has been awarded a £115 million contract to maintain roads across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), marking a major shift in the council’s infrastructure partnerships. The deal, set to begin in April 2026 , will see Marlborough take over from VolkerHighways , who have managed the borough’s highways since 2017 . The new contract will initially run for seven years , with potential for further extensions. The tender process saw VolkerHighwa

Transport infrastructure specialist Colas has deployed the INSTABOOM remote-operated barrier system on the M275, improving safety, reducing labour costs and streamlining night-time closures on one of the UK’s busiest arterial routes. For more than 25 years, Colas has delivered maintenance on the M275. Six times a year, the route is closed overnight so contractors can carry out inspections, resurfacing, lighting, cleaning and other essential works. Historically, access was con

Warning signs targeting dangerous driving behaviour have been installed along a notorious stretch of the A30 in Cornwall, aiming to cut down on illegal U-turns that have led to multiple serious and fatal accidents. The new signage, introduced by Vision Zero South West and National Highways , now lines the Hayle Bypass , encouraging motorists with dashcams or other recording devices to report dangerous U-turns via Operation Snap — a Devon & Cornwall Police initiative that al

Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins has launched a new road safety campaign to encourage road users to be more visible as the darker winter months approach. ‘Be Bold. Be Seen’ encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users to wear bold bright or high-visibility clothing. Far too many lives being lost and too many families lives are shattered by the worst possible news and evidence shows that people who walk, cycle or ride a horse are among the most vuln

An Edinburgh road has been reopened following the Arthur's Seat wildfire. The High Road had been closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles for 10 weeks since the large blaze started on 10 August, during the Edinburgh Festival. Historic Environment Scotland, which manages the royal park, said the fire had burned away the gorse that stopped rocks falling on to the road below. Now geologists have inspected the rock faces and deemed the area to be safe. The High Road, which is

Shropshire Council says more must be achieved from its multi-million-pound contract to maintain the county’s roads, as councillors review the performance of contractor Kier and plan the future of local highway services. Last April, the council confirmed that Kier would continue delivering highways maintenance for an additional year, extending the agreement through to April 2026 . Two further one-year extensions remain possible, potentially taking the partnership to March 202