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

A man who punched and racially abused road workers and spat a police officer while claiming to be HIV positive has been jailed for a year. Kieron Wright, 32, of Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, pleaded guilty to eight charges following the assault at roadworks on Handford Road on 8 October. During his sentencing, Ipswich Magistrates' Court heard Wright used derogatory and racist language toward the workers and officers feared for their health after being spat at. The court heard how

Transport for London (TfL) has announced a revised schedule for the renewal of the Gallows Corner flyover, confirming that the major refurbishment project is now expected to be completed by spring 2026. Under the new plan, the flyover will reopen to general traffic first , followed shortly after by the full reopening of the roundabout and surrounding roads. For now, the junction remains closed to all vehicles except emergency services, black cabs, and TfL buses as work conti

Transport for London (TfL) engineers have been carrying out urgent inspections on the Croydon Flyover this week, confirming that the 60-year-old structure “requires refurbishment.” Sections of the Wandle Road surface car park , located beneath the flyover, were closed while surveys took place. Although the closure was initially scheduled for just two days, it extended throughout the week, with TfL expecting to finish its investigation work by the end of today. Longstanding S

A project to resurface a stretch of road in East Anglia – using recycled materials and electric machinery – is smashing low carbon targets.  National Highways tasked its contractors Heidelberg Materials and WSP to deliver resurfacing of the A47 between Acle and Great Yarmouth, in a low carbon way.   The result is a new structural layer of the road that's made from more than 90 per cent recycled materials. Typically, pavement layers use much less recycled or reclaimed asphalt