A section of the A20 in central Maidstone has been resurfaced using a lower-carbon asphalt containing 60% recycled content — the highest proportion used on a Kent highway scheme to date. The material was developed by Heidelberg Materials UK in collaboration with contractor GW Highways, supporting both companies’ carbon reduction targets and Kent County Council’s wider ambition to embed circular economy principles in highways maintenance. To deliver the scheme, the team secure

Motorists using the M27 between Junctions 5 and 7 are nearing the end of a long-running resurfacing programme, with National Highways confirming the scheme is now entering its concluding phase. After months of traffic cones, contraflow systems and 50mph speed limits, crews are close to removing crossover points and reinstating permanent white road markings along the route. For commuters, the milestone signals progress following years of disruption. The motorway has been subje

Volunteers in Warwickshire are staging night-time patrols to protect migrating toads from being killed on roads during breeding season. Each spring, toads return to the same ponds where they were born to spawn. However, many of these breeding sites are now located near busy roads, putting the amphibians at risk as they make their annual journey. To help reduce fatalities, members of the Warwickshire Amphibian and Reptile Team (WART) are installing specially designed toad ladd

Almost half of London’s cyclists do not feel safe on the capital’s roads despite years of investment in cycle lanes and junction upgrades, new research has found. Data obtained by law firm JMW and seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service shows that 43% of cyclists in London feel uncomfortable riding in the city. This compares with just over a third in the north-west of England. The findings come as Transport for London (TfL) continues to expand the capital’s cycling netw

Gloucestershire County Council has appointed contractors to a new four-year, £72M highways major projects framework aimed at streamlining delivery of large-scale transport schemes across the county. The framework, which runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, replaces a previously fragmented approach based on individual open tenders. It is split into two lots covering highways works and structures/geotechnical projects. Lot 1: Highways Projects Lot 1, valued at £40M excludin

The government has begun the process of revoking planning consent for the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme following its decision to withdraw funding for the project. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that the secretary of state is minded to revoke the development consent order (DCO) granted to National Highways on 17 February 2023. The move follows the 2025 Spending Review, in which ministers decided not to continue financial backing for the upgrade. Scheme

TSSA has taken its campaign to stop violence against transport workers to the London Assembly – calling for Transport for London (TfL) to do more to help workers who have been victims, adhere to policies of zero tolerance of abuse and aggression towards staff, and for more funding for British Transport Police (BTP). The union has actively been campaigning on the issue of violence against transport workers for many months and last year launched a report highlighting the g

An advance of £50 million has been approved by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) board to accelerate early-stage work on a series of major transport schemes across the region. The funding will bring forward design, surveys and business case development for projects including a new tram extension, railway station upgrades and the continued development of Coventry’s Very Light Rail programme. Key Projects Supported Schemes set to

A vehicle travelling at more than 100mph entered a closed section of the A21 in Tonbridge late at night while resurfacing works were under way — narrowly avoiding what could have been a serious incident. The breach occurred at 23:52 on 29 January 2026, when a driver drove through a live roadworks closure despite traffic management being in place and operatives working within the carriageway. More than 100mph. Through a closed carriageway. With roadworkers on site. Thankfully,

Passengers travelling between London and Stansted Airport – as well as several key commuter towns in Essex – will be able to use contactless bank cards to pay for train journeys from Sunday 8 March. The move is expected to reduce the number of passengers receiving £100 penalty fares for travelling with incorrect tickets. However, Oyster cards will remain invalid for travel to and from Stansted Airport and the other newly added stations. The airport and 19 additional stations

Network Rail has thanked passengers for their patience after completing a series of weekend closures on the East Coast Main Line (ECML), which included successful large-scale testing of digital signalling equipment ahead of its introduction later this year. The infrastructure manager confirmed that the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) carried out a full programme of testing over the past two weekends, marking a key step towards the rollout of digital in-cab signalling on t

Balfour Beatty has announced that Chief Financial Officer Phil Harrison will step down from the Board later this year, bringing to a close more than 10 years in the role. Following what the company described as an extensive search process and part of its long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, currently Group Financial Controller at BAE Systems, has been appointed as his successor. Subject to finalising his departure from BAE Systems, Westcott will join Balfour Beatty

Keltbray has launched a new AI and data training programme in partnership with upskilling provider Multiverse, enrolling an initial cohort of 25 staff across two Level 3 academies focused on generative AI and data analysis. The construction engineering specialist said the initiative forms part of a broader push to strengthen digital capability as it delivers projects in highly regulated infrastructure markets. Keltbray operates across engineering, construction, demolition, de

More than 70 roads across Shropshire will undergo surface dressing this spring and summer as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026 highways maintenance programme. The works, which begin on 22 April 2026, will be delivered by Kier on behalf of the council and cover 72 sites across the county. The programme includes a mix of urban streets and major A and B roads. Details of individual schemes and timings will be published on the One Network interactive roadworks map once road space

The Road Emulsion Association (REA) has launched a cross-party campaign ahead of the 2026 local elections, calling on candidates across England, Scotland and Wales to commit to a long-term, preventative approach to maintaining the UK’s local road network. The initiative urges prospective councillors to move away from short-term pothole repairs and instead prioritise planned, cost-effective maintenance treatments that extend road life and reduce carbon emissions. Turning the T

Glasgow City Council has launched a three-year £119 million investment programme aimed at significantly improving the condition of the city’s roads, footways and street lighting network. The wide-ranging package of works will see resurfacing projects delivered across hundreds of streets, alongside repairs to road markings, drainage systems, traffic signals and street furniture including bollards and barriers. Major Focus on Carriageways An additional £20 million has been earm