£5 million repair programme aims to prevent long-term structural deterioration as major weekend closures begin. A major bridge repair scheme on one of Surrey's busiest roads has entered a critical phase, with National Highways warning that delaying the work could have left part of the A3 facing severe restrictions within just a few years. Engineers have begun extensive repairs to the Dennis Interchange bridges in Guildford, where decades of water ingress and winter road salt

New research suggests AI adoption is accelerating rapidly, with transport operators reporting improvements in efficiency, delivery performance and supply chain planning. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimental technology to an everyday operational tool across the UK's transport and logistics sector, with businesses deploying AI at a pace that is reshaping how supply chains are managed. A new industry whitepaper, Putting the AI into Supply ChAIns, concludes

Manufacturer introduces upgraded heavy trucks, predictive maintenance tools and connected services designed to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Iveco has revealed a comprehensive update to its heavy truck portfolio, pairing a new generation of vehicles with expanded digital services aimed at helping fleet operators improve performance, minimise downtime and simplify day-to-day fleet management. The latest range, unveiled during the Iveco Experience 2026 event in

New venture aims to move hydrogen fuel cell propulsion from research into commercial aircraft development. Airbus and German engine specialist MTU Aero Engines are preparing to launch a dedicated company focused on bringing hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion closer to commercial reality, strengthening Europe's push towards net-zero aviation. The two companies have revealed plans to establish a joint venture that will concentrate on developing fully electric propulsion syst

New technology promises quicker boarding, automatic fare capping and simpler journeys for passengers. Bus passengers across East Yorkshire can now benefit from a streamlined way of paying for their journeys after a new contactless fare system was introduced across the East Yorkshire Buses fleet. The operator has launched a network-wide Tap On, Tap Off payment system, enabling passengers to board and leave buses using nothing more than a contactless bank card, smartphone or sm

London Assembly to examine how autonomous passenger services could operate in the capital. TfL's role differs from conventional taxi and private hire licensing. Discussion expected to focus on safety, accessibility, congestion, employment and regulation. Government retains the power to approve or refuse licences for autonomous passenger services. The future of driverless passenger transport in London will come under political scrutiny this week as Assembly Members question Tr

At just 27, Leah Rawlins oversees one of the busiest transport hubs in the capital, managing more than 120 employees and millions of passenger journeys every year. Her rapid rise through Transport for London's apprenticeship programme highlights how the organisation is developing a new generation of operational leaders. When Leah Rawlins joined Transport for London as part of its first general management apprenticeship programme in 2017, she never imagined she would soon be r

The warning signs are becoming impossible to ignore. As Britain endures yet another exceptional heatwave, roads are softening, railway lines are operating under emergency speed restrictions, overhead power lines are sagging, trains are being cancelled and passengers are once again being told to reconsider their journeys. The scenes are increasingly familiar, but perhaps that is the biggest concern of all. Extreme heat is no longer an anomaly. It is becoming a design condition

Transport for London has faced criticism after new analysis revealed it failed to add a single kilometre of new protected cycle track on the capital's strategic road network over the past year, despite ambitious targets to encourage more people to travel by bike and reduce car dependency. The findings, published in the latest Healthy Streets Scorecard, suggest progress on cycling infrastructure stalled across the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) during 2025/26, prompt

Preparatory work is set to begin this month on a major overhaul of the A46 Walsgrave junction near Coventry, marking the first stage of a project designed to improve traffic flow, increase capacity and strengthen one of the UK's most important freight corridors. National Highways will begin overnight enabling works from 13 July, paving the way for the main construction programme, which is due to start in September. When completed in 2028, the upgraded junction is expected to

Britain's highways and infrastructure sector has issued a united appeal to the incoming Prime Minister, warning that another change in political direction could jeopardise long-term investment, weaken business confidence and delay delivery of nationally significant transport and infrastructure projects. More than 25 of the UK's leading contractors, consultants, professional institutions and industry bodies have signed a joint open letter calling for continuity rather than ano

Great British Railways (GBR) is likely to begin its first five-year funding period under significant financial pressure, with rail leaders warning that constrained public finances will require a greater focus on extending the life of ageing infrastructure rather than embarking on major investment programmes. As preparations continue for the launch of Great British Railways, industry figures have cautioned that expectations will need to be carefully managed when the new organi

Hampshire County Council has revealed it faces a £550 million highways maintenance backlog, underlining the growing financial challenge local authorities face as new government rules demand greater transparency over road condition, pothole repairs and long-term asset management. The authority says decades of underinvestment have left its road network requiring substantial renewal, with the estimated funding gap covering not only carriageways but also bridges and other highway

National Highways has partnered with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at helping people access support before they reach crisis point, with new roadside signage set to be introduced across parts of Sussex and Hampshire. The 12-month pilot will see QR code-enabled signs installed at key locations on the strategic road network, allowing members of the public to quickly connect with local mental health services through the charity'

National Highways has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to deploy a new generation of vehicle incursion warning technology designed to provide earlier alerts when motorists enter live work areas, helping improve the safety of frontline traffic officers and road workers. The £5.4 million contract has been awarded to specialist engineering company Race Technology, which will supply hundreds of vehicle-mounted radar systems alongside wearable alert devices as part of a nati

Bristol Airport has revealed plans to build the South West's first dedicated commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, a development that promises to strengthen the region's aviation industry, create more than 100 skilled jobs and support the next generation of aerospace engineers. Concept designs for the proposed hangar have now been unveiled, marking another step in the airport's long-term expansion strategy as it seeks to establish itself as more