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Jacobs replaces Kenny with Sanderson
US consulting engineer Jacobs has appointed Richard Sanderson as general manager for Europe and UK. Richard Sanderson is being promoted...
Safer Highways
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Leeds brings together experts at Vision Zero conference to advance road safety
The number of casualties on Leeds' roads has reduced over the last three years, according to figures announced by the council at the...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20253 min read


WINVIC COMMENCES £1.9M LINCOLN HIGHWAYS PROJECT
Winvic Construction has started work on the Carholme Road and A46/A57 roundabout scheme in Lincoln, a £1.9 million project that marks its...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Pothole-related breakdowns across UK hit ‘unseasonable high’
The government pledged nearly £1.6 billion to repair approximately seven million potholes across the country Pothole-related breakdowns...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Excavation of A road sees 50 mile diversion put in place
The road is being closed to reinforce the surface beneath it. (Image: Google Maps/ Newsquest) A 50-mile diversion has been put in place...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Logistics UK welcomes freight focus in Road Investment Strategy
The government’s third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published today (26 August), recognises that the UK’s motorways and trunk roads...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Midlands benefiting investment in transport development.
The Midlands is benefiting from transport development. The UK’s West Midlands will benefit from faster, smoother journeys due to a...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Junction 26 and A38 Chelston Link Road to reopen ahead of schedule
Junction 26 and A38 Chelston Link Road will reopen on Sunday 7 September A £5.7 million Somerset Council scheme to replace a...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Railway bridge repairs shut major Hampshire road for six weeks
A six-week project to repair and protect a former railway bridge in Hampshire is due to begin in September. National Highways, through...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Highways bosses issue warning as flags appear on Lancs motorway bridges
National flags fluttering from motorway bridges across Lancashire will be removed, highways bosses have warned. Patriotism and national...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Devon pine marten highways project – National Highways helping rare species cross the road
National Highways is working with Devon Wildlife Trust, the Two Moors Pine Marten Project and Devon County Council to help create safer...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20254 min read


£20.7million Bee Network boost for Active Travel
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from more than £20 million of investment in sustainable and active modes of travel. From building...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Aurrigo secures £1m+ grants to advance new autonomous transport innovations
One of the UK’s leading autonomous technology specialists has secured more than £1m of grants to accelerate sustainable airport and...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20252 min read


TfL asks 'nuisance' mobile users to wear headphones
Transport for London (TfL) is targeting the "disruptive behaviour" of passengers who play music and make calls using mobile phone...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20253 min read


DfT Releases Draft Road Investment Strategy for 2026–2031
The Department for Transport has unveiled the draft of its third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), outlining nearly £25 billion in...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20252 min read


National Highways appoints AECOM to £495m highways framework
AECOM has been confirmed as one of the firms to join National Highways’ latest Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3)...
Safer Highways
Aug 27, 20251 min read
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