Wiltshire Council has confirmed it will continue its traffic signal maintenance programme, underlining its commitment to a safe, reliable, and efficient road network. The renewed agreement ensures that essential infrastructure—such as traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, and control systems—will remain well maintained and fully operational. This forms part of the council’s broader highways strategy, which focuses on improving safety, reducing disruption, and enhancing journe

A transport upgrade valued at around £30m is being proposed to improve access to St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, one of the city’s main healthcare centres. The plans focus on enhancing Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street—two key routes connecting the hospital with Leeds city centre. Leeds City Council has submitted a funding bid to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support the scheme. Proposals include the introduction of new bus lanes in both directions, as

It has been nearly 500 days since the sudden closure of the Gateshead Highway flyover, prompted by "serious concerns" about the possibility it might collapse. This week, the structure's demolition finally begins in earnest. But what does it take to knock down a bridge that goes over two large roundabouts and lies next to shops, blocks of flats and a school? Not to mention the fact it runs above tunnels through which the Tyne and Wear Metro runs. "It's probably the most compli

Geopolitics is once again putting pressure on UK infrastructure. As margins tighten and scrutiny increases, many organisations are re‑examining whether their operational and compliance processes are genuinely supporting delivery, or quietly limiting it. Across the sector, the picture looks familiar. Some teams are still relying on spreadsheets, WhatsApp, and disconnected tools. Others have invested heavily in bespoke systems that are costly to change once they are live. Many

Amey teams across the UK took part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2026, swapping a night of comfort for the challenge of sleeping outdoors to raise funds for veterans experiencing homelessness. Throughout March, colleagues from depots, offices and senior leadership slept out in challenging locations alongside clients and supply chain partners, raising £19,415 (including Gift Aid) for Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE). Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE) is a nationa

New footage released by National Highways reveals the complex operation to remove a 25-tonne gantry from the Prince of Wales Bridge, lowering it safely to the waters below. During a carefully coordinated weekend project, teams from National Highways, Amey and Denholm Industrial worked together to dismantle and lower the 34-metre-wide structure. The gantry was gradually descended around 40 metres onto a barge positioned beneath the bridge. The operation required precise planni

National Highways is encouraging businesses that manage commercial vehicle fleets to introduce new driver training aimed at improving safety and potentially saving lives on the road network. The free online course, which takes under an hour to complete, has been created in collaboration with medical trauma experts. It is designed to equip drivers with the knowledge needed to respond effectively in the crucial moments following a road collision. With more than five million van

A former non-executive director of the Department for Transport Operator (DfTO) has questioned whether the trains ordered for HS2 are the right size for the wider rail network. Speaking at a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Rail Group, Chris Gibb outlined his view that HS2 Ltd should reconsider its £2bn agreement with Hitachi-Alstom. He suggested that changes could allow the trains to operate more effectively beyond the high-speed line, particularly on existing routes.

Tilbury Douglas has introduced a humanoid robot onto active construction sites to support data collection and improve operational efficiency. The robot is designed to move independently around sites, capturing 360-degree images and generating detailed progress updates. The information gathered is also used to assist with health and safety checks, as well as reporting requirements. By automating these tasks, the company expects to save around 40 hours each month, helping to st

Oxfordshire County Council has chosen Graham as the contractor for the Clifton Hampden Bypass, a key component of the wider Didcot and surrounding areas infrastructure programme. This marks the second of three planned construction contracts for the overall scheme, which aims to improve transport links and ease traffic congestion in the region. The Clifton Hampden Bypass will divert traffic from the existing A415, routing it around the village to reduce pressure on local roads

A new railway station under construction in north Bristol has officially been named Bristol Brabazon, drawing inspiration from the historic aircraft once built on the same site. Located on a former airfield at Filton, the station will serve a major new development area that includes the upcoming YTL Live Aviva Arena and the West Innovation Arc Growth Zone—home to leading engineering and technology businesses. Set to open this autumn, the station is being built along the Henbu

Plans for a long-awaited bypass in Darlington have progressed, with transport officials revealing a range of potential routes for the proposed Northern Link Road. A newly published study outlines 12 possible alignments for the road, which would connect the A66 to the A1(M). The routes vary significantly in length, from around four miles to 14 miles, reflecting different approaches to addressing traffic congestion in and around the town. The project, estimated to cost £250 mil

Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment aimed at improving the visible condition of roads and pathways across the county—though the funding will not be used to repair potholes. The council’s executive approved the plan earlier this month, committing £2 million in the current financial year and a further £3 million over the following two years. The initiative focuses on what officials describe as “high-visibility” issues, including clearing blocked drains, cutti

New research suggests that inadequate road markings are having a growing impact on driver behaviour, with many motorists actively avoiding certain routes due to safety concerns. A survey conducted by the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) found that one in five drivers plan their journeys to avoid poorly marked roads at least once a week. Among drivers under 35, this rises to a third, while two-thirds of younger motorists reported avoiding such roads within the past six

A National Highways project has successfully used a low-carbon asphalt alternative, marking a significant step forward in sustainable road construction. Roadways supplied and installed a cold bitumen emulsion-based asphalt as a direct replacement for traditional materials during works on the A26 at Beddingham and the A259 at Winchelsea. By classifying the product as a like-for-like substitute under Clause 948 of the Specification for Highways Works, the company avoided the ne

North Northants Council has introduced an updated highways maintenance framework aimed at improving how road defects, including potholes, are identified and repaired. The move comes as senior councillors stress the need to demonstrate progress and rebuild public confidence in local road maintenance. The newly approved Highway Inspection Maintenance and Response Framework (HMIRF) replaces earlier guidance inherited from the former county council in 2019. It outlines how inspec