Britain has become rather good at identifying the infrastructure project that will apparently unlock economic growth. For years, it was HS2. Then HS2 became too expensive, too complicated and, eventually, rather less of a national high-speed railway than originally envisaged. Now Heathrow’s third runway is increasingly being presented as another piece of nationally significant infrastructure capable of unlocking investment, trade and productivity. The argument received anothe

Aircraft conversion specialist Alfor Aviation has chosen Teesside International Airport for a major new manufacturing and engineering operation, bringing its global headquarters and a 50-year commitment to the region. Teesside International Airport is set to become home to a new £50 million aircraft conversion campus capable of transforming as many as 24 passenger aircraft into freighters each year. Alfor Aviation has signed a landmark 50-year agreement to establish the facil

VINCI’s reshaped UK construction and infrastructure operation has reported a sharp increase in profitability, with strong contributions from highways, civil engineering and newly acquired FM Conway helping pre-tax profit climb by 51% to almost £100 million. The results provide the first clear indication of the scale of VINCI's increasingly integrated UK infrastructure business following a major corporate reorganisation. Revenue, including joint ventures, increased by almost 2

More than £7 million of social value has already been generated by the West Midlands Interchange, with millions spent with regional suppliers alongside new jobs, apprenticeships and education opportunities for local people. One of the UK's largest logistics developments is reporting significant economic and employment benefits before construction is complete, with the West Midlands Interchange (WMI) publishing its first Social Value Impact Report. Covering the period from 202

How transport networks can withstand rising temperatures, ageing infrastructure and increasing passenger demand will come under the spotlight when infrastructure leaders gather in Manchester for the Institution of Civil Engineers’ first Resilient Transport conference. London’s experience of adapting one of the world’s largest and most complex urban transport networks to a changing climate will form a central part of a new industry conference dedicated to transport resilience.

No new smart motorways will be built in England, with the Government confirming that investment will instead focus on improving safety across the existing network and assessing the effectiveness of measures already introduced. The Department for Transport has reaffirmed its position on smart motorways as part of the Government’s wider approach to improving road safety and reducing deaths and serious injuries. Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the Government will maintain the

Homes acquired to make way for National Highways’ proposed A38 improvements through Derby could become the focus of a new regeneration challenge if the long-running road scheme does not proceed. Attention surrounding the future of the A38 in Derby is turning from what might be built to what could be left behind, as residents call for properties purchased for the highway scheme to be restored and returned to residential use if the plans are abandoned. Dozens of homes have been

New supplier spending figures have highlighted the scale of National Highways’ relationship with the UK civil engineering and highways supply chain, with companies responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network receiving hundreds of millions of pounds during 2025/26. Connect Plus, the company responsible for managing and upgrading the M25, was the largest construction-related supplier to National Highways during the financial year, receiving £

Shropshire Council has extended its highways maintenance partnership with Multevo until March 2027 as the authority tackles thousands of road defects following a damaging winter and summer heatwaves. Urgent road repairs across Shropshire will continue without interruption after the council agreed to extend its existing highways maintenance contract with Multevo until 31 March 2027. The decision will keep repair teams working across the county while Shropshire Council undertak

Heathrow has pointed to the need for additional runway capacity after Istanbul overtook the London hub as Europe’s busiest airport, with the latest passenger figures highlighting the growing competition between the continent’s major aviation gateways. Heathrow handled 7.86 million passengers in July, falling behind Istanbul Airport, which recorded 8.15 million travellers during the month. The changing positions come as Heathrow seeks approval for a £33 billion expansion progr

Vernon Everitt will continue as Greater Manchester Transport Commissioner, providing continuity as the city-region prepares for the next stage of its Bee Network expansion, including the integration of rail services. Greater Manchester’s new Mayor, Bev Craig, has confirmed Vernon Everitt will remain in the senior transport role he has held since 2022. The decision comes after a period of significant change for public transport across the city-region, including the completion

A new generation of electric buses has begun carrying passengers across Hull as Stagecoach East Midlands rolls out 42 zero-emission vehicles as part of a £28 million investment in the city’s public transport network. Hull’s bus network has entered a new electric era, with the first vehicles from Stagecoach East Midlands’ new 42-strong fleet now operating passenger services. The investment represents the largest order of new buses in Hull for 125 years and is designed to deliv

London's Underground network could gain new stations and connections over the next 15 years under plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham – but two stations once proposed for the Metropolitan line have effectively disappeared from the capital's transport ambitions. Transport for London (TfL) is continuing to pursue its long-standing ambition to extend the Bakerloo line from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, potentially transforming public transport connections through pa

Long-running works at Gallows Corner are moving closer to completion, with repairs to the water main approaching their final testing and commissioning phase before Transport for London can begin reinstating the site. Major water main repairs that have contributed to prolonged traffic disruption at Gallows Corner are nearing completion, with the site expected to be handed back to Transport for London (TfL) once final checks are finished. New drone photographs taken on 8 August

From ‘Webminster’ and ‘Burberry Street’ to the more recent ‘Kaneary Wharf’, temporary renaming deals on the London Underground have generated millions of pounds for Transport for London – but the unconventional advertising strategy has not been without controversy. Transport for London (TfL) has generated £2.42 million from commercial Tube station rebrands since 2015, with major brands paying hundreds of thousands of pounds to temporarily put their names on some of the capita

Passengers at seven stations across the Wales and borders network are set to benefit from upgraded ticket gates, video help points and new technology giving frontline staff greater control over station operations. Transport for Wales (TfW) is rolling out a package of station technology upgrades between August and October, targeting some of the busiest locations on its network. The programme covers Cardiff Queen Street, Neath, Swansea, Rhyl, Chester, Shrewsbury and Newport, wi