A County Durham farmer living alongside a busy section of the A66 has urged authorities to introduce speed limits and enforcement cameras, warning that “a little money” could help prevent further fatal collisions. Peter Moss, who runs Ewebank Farm near Greta Bridge, said accidents on the single-carriageway stretch have become increasingly frequent and severe. The parish councillor, who represents Rokeby, Brignall and Egglestone Abbey, described the situation as deteriorating.

British hydrogen specialist GeoPura has been selected to supply what is being described as the largest volume of green hydrogen ever produced for a UK construction project. The hydrogen will power elements of National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing scheme, which is aiming to become the first major UK infrastructure project to achieve carbon-neutral construction. A central part of that ambition is the replacement of diesel-powered equipment with hydrogen, electric and other l

Drug driving has overtaken drink driving as the leading impairment risk on Scotland’s roads, according to new figures from Police Scotland’s annual festive enforcement campaign. During the crackdown, officers carried out around 3,500 roadside impairment tests. While breathalyser tests significantly outnumbered drug swabs, more motorists were found to be over the limit for drugs than alcohol. Police conducted more than 3,000 breath tests, detecting 319 drivers above the legal

HAAS Alert and Wanco, Inc. have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, with new Wanco truck-mounted connected arrow boards now coming equipped as standard with Safety Cloud® by HAAS Alert. The integration enables automatic, real-time digital safety alerts to be sent directly to drivers through navigation platforms such as Waze when an arrow board is deployed. The alerts are designed to increase driver awareness around roadside operations and improve protectio

Regulatory reform rarely grabs attention when businesses are focused on live projects, labour shortages and delivery pressures. But one of the most significant structural changes to construction oversight in decades is still open for consultation — and the deadline to respond is fast approaching. The government is consulting on the creation of a single construction regulator , bringing together oversight of: Building safety Construction product compliance Professional compete

Transport for London’s confirmation that Gallows Corner will reopen to general traffic by the end of April has been welcomed cautiously by residents — but for some local businesses, the announcement has come too late. The major refurbishment of the Romford roundabout and flyover was first announced in February last year, with construction beginning in June 2025. Originally scheduled for completion in September, the works were later pushed back to Spring 2026. TfL last week co

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP visited Wallyford Toll on Friday to view progress on a £1.5 million redesign aimed at improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The renovation project, led by East Lothian Council and funded in full by the Scottish Government through Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, began in November and is expected to conclude at the end of March. The scheme focuses on making it easier to travel between Presto

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched a review of how major transport schemes are prioritised and funded, as it seeks to ensure £2.4bn of devolved transport funding delivers maximum benefit for communities across the region. The exercise will examine more than 160 projects at varying stages of development and assess how funding should be allocated between 2027 and 2032. Regional leaders say the aim is to sharpen priorities, strengthen governance and provide

The team behind the A52 improvements scheme have helped transform an overgrown outdoor space at the Endeavour Academy in Nottingham into a sensory garden. The school caters for SEN pupils of primary and secondary school age across two sites, and said the new garden at its Churchmoor Lane site, which caters for primary and Keystage 3 pupils, would enable children to have a safe, quiet space to enjoy nature. A team made up of employees from National Highways and Morgan Sindal

Network Rail, South Western Railway (SWR) and the Mid-Hants Railway – better known as The Watercress Line – have strengthened their relationship with the signing of a new collaborative agreement during celebrations marking 200 years of the modern railway. The agreement was formalised at a special event at Ropley station on Friday 20 February, coinciding with a visit from the Railway 200 Inspiration Train, which is touring the UK to commemorate the bicentenary of passenger rai

The 9-day planned works saw Network Rail engineers deliver a major programme of track renewal and infrastructure improvements between Pwllheli and Dovey Junction. Between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 February teams renewed 1.4 miles of track, significantly improving the condition and reliability of the railway along the scenic Cambrian Coast Line. Teams worked around the clock throughout the closure, often in challenging winter weather conditions, to complete the work safely and

Proposals to upgrade walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Andover will go before Hampshire County Council in early March. The plans focus on improving links between the town centre and neighbourhoods to the east, with enhancements proposed along London Road, Batchelors Barn Road, Acre Path and through Vigo Park. If approved, the scheme would strengthen connections between residential areas, the railway station, schools and key local destinations. The intention is to make s

National Highways is warning motorists to rethink their behaviour behind the wheel after new research revealed widespread tailgating and declining driving etiquette across England’s roads. While the UK is often associated with courtesy and good manners, the findings suggest that behaviour can shift dramatically once drivers take to the road. Almost five million motorists say they notice their manners deteriorate when driving under pressure, particularly when running late. The

After nearly two decades at the RAC Foundation, Research Director Dr Elizabeth Box has confirmed she will leave the organisation at the end of March. Dr Box revealed the move on LinkedIn, explaining that she will now dedicate her time to ECM Research Solutions, the consultancy she established in 2023. Through this work, she intends to continue advising organisations on road safety strategy, focusing on policy design and evaluation rooted in behavioural science and evidence-le

British Transport Police (BTP) has begun a six-month live facial recognition (LFR) trial at London Bridge station, deploying AI-powered cameras to identify individuals wanted for serious offences. The pilot, which went live on 11 February, marks the latest expansion of biometric surveillance across the UK’s transport network — and it is already drawing criticism from privacy campaigners. The system operates within a clearly marked “recognition zone” inside the station. Camera

National Highways has become the first occupier at Teesside’s new Dynamo Park industrial development, committing to a 29,500 sq ft office and depot facility that will bring 270 full-time jobs to the region. The agreement sees the government-owned roads operator take a freehold unit at the 560,000 sq ft commercial scheme on Cheltenham Road in Stockton. Construction of the combined office and depot is already underway, with completion and occupation expected by the end of the y