Ordnance Survey has revealed that the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) now contains mapping data for more than 3.2 million kilometres of underground pipes and cables across the UK, with local authorities already reporting major efficiency improvements through the system. The government-backed digital platform provides secure and immediate access to underground asset information, helping organisations identify buried infrastructure before excavation work begins. Mana

The proposed South East Aylesbury Link Road is being viewed as a significant infrastructure project that could influence how the town develops in the coming years. Part of the broader Aylesbury Orbital Link Road programme, the scheme is designed to improve transport connections around the town while supporting future housing and business expansion. Plans currently include approximately 1.7 kilometres of dual carriageway linked by three roundabouts, creating a stronger transpo

A Leicestershire council has launched an appeal for information after fly-tippers dumped a massive tree trunk in the middle of a road, creating a serious hazard for motorists. The incident happened on Ullesthorpe Road near Ashby Parva, where the large trunk, along with other household rubbish, was discovered blocking part of the highway. Harborough District Council said the waste was reported on Tuesday, although it is believed to have been dumped overnight or during the earl

Bristol’s deteriorating road network is expected to worsen even with millions of pounds being allocated for repairs and maintenance over the coming years. City council officials have warned that current funding levels are still far below what is required to properly maintain road conditions across Bristol. According to projections, an additional £9 million annually would be needed simply to stop further decline. Residents travelling around the city by car, bus, bike or scoote

National Highways has confirmed that permanent reconstruction works on a damaged stretch of the A1 near Peterborough are expected to commence in 2027 after a serious collision in late 2024 caused significant structural damage beneath the carriageway. The incident took place near Water Newton when a heavy goods vehicle left the southbound side of the A1 and crashed into an adjacent field, impacting an ageing culvert structure located beneath the road. Emergency and temporary e

Local authorities across England are set to gain stronger powers to tackle pavement parking and issue fines for vehicles causing unnecessary obstruction following the introduction of new legislation aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The changes come after royal assent was granted to new laws designed to give councils greater control over inconsiderate parking behaviour on local roads and residential streets. The reforms are expected to help councils take

A lot of the conversation around PAS 2080 and carbon compliance focuses on readiness. Teams aren’t set up for it yet. The data isn’t there. It’s more admin at a time when nobody has spare capacity. But that’s not a complete picture. Carbon data capture causes problems because most systems were already under strain before it was introduced. When an operations manager closes out a job, the photos are on one system, the job details in another, plant usage tracked separately, a

Global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald has agreed to acquire Australian civil engineering and construction specialist Leed Engineering & Construction in a move designed to strengthen its delivery capabilities across major infrastructure and water projects. The deal will see Mott MacDonald combine its engineering and advisory expertise with Leed’s established construction operations across Australia, creating a more integrated design-and-build offering for clients throu

A major new pedestrian and cycle bridge has officially opened at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following the completion of a technically demanding £19 million infrastructure project delivered across one of east London’s most constrained construction sites. The newly completed Bridgewater Road Bridge spans the Waterworks River in Stratford and is expected to play a key role in improving connectivity across the Olympic Park while unlocking future regeneration and housing develop

Ramboll has announced the return of sustainability expert Phil Kelly, who has rejoined the business as Head of Department for Buildings Advisory and Consultancy within its UK & Ireland buildings division. Based in Ramboll’s Leeds office, Kelly will lead the consultancy’s advisory and sustainability offering across the built environment sector, helping clients deliver low-carbon, future-focused projects aligned with Ramboll’s global “Partner for Sustainable Change” strategy. I

The generational upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel will see a new tidal flow lane control system switched on next week. National Highways started work in early 2025 on a major refurbishment scheme to bring systems in the 38-year-old structure up to modern standards, delivering significant traffic flow, safety and air quality benefits, while futureproofing its operating systems for many years to come. Over the course of the past year, specialist contractors have completed exte

Londoners will be able to travel on buses and trams all day at weekends this summer for the cost of a single £1.75 fare under a new initiative announced by Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. The temporary scheme, running between 25 July and 31 August 2026, will extend Transport for London’s existing Hopper fare by removing the current one-hour transfer limit on weekends. Under the new offer, passengers will be able to make unlimited bus and tram journeys throughout the entire day after pa

Artist Dame Tracey Emin is fronting a new Transport for London campaign encouraging passengers to offer their seats to people living with non-visible disabilities and health conditions while travelling across the capital. As part of TfL’s annual Priority Seating Week, the Turner Prize-nominated artist has recorded special announcements that will be played across London Underground and bus stations to raise awareness of hidden disabilities and the importance of small acts of k

Andy Burnham has admitted he is concerned that Greater Manchester’s expanding rail network could damage the reputation of the Bee Network unless the railway industry undergoes significant cultural change. Speaking in an interview with RAIL magazine prior to announcing his intention to stand in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, the Greater Manchester Mayor said he believes rail operators must become more responsive, passenger-focused and adaptable if they are to successfull

The Government has moved to reassure the rail industry that open access operators will continue to have a role on the UK rail network under future Great British Railways (GBR) reforms — provided their services deliver clear benefits for passengers and the wider network. The clarification came as part of the Government’s official response to recommendations made by the Transport Select Committee during scrutiny of the upcoming Railways Bill. Questions had been raised by MPs ov

Passengers across England are set to see a range of rail improvements from Sunday 17 May as Network Rail and publicly owned train operators introduce a new national timetable designed to improve capacity, reliability and connectivity. The timetable update — part of the rail industry’s regular twice-yearly schedule change — will affect services operated by publicly owned operators including c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, South Western Railway, TransPennine