Work to refurbish Lendal Bridge in York, originally planned for spring 2026, has been postponed until 2027 following unexpected complications on the nearby Station Gateway scheme. City of York Council said the two projects, both described as “major” improvements for residents, commuters, and visitors, involve overlapping areas of the transport network. Coordinating the programmes is necessary to avoid simultaneous roadworks, minimise disruption, and manage costs effectively.

Transport for London (TfL) is considering a new depot on the site of a former railway horse hospital in North London as part of a long-term plan to run more trains on the Northern line. The Northern line currently faces capacity constraints during peak periods. TfL aims to increase train frequencies to 36 per hour, which would require 45 additional stabling berths to accommodate the extra trains. Feasibility studies indicate that at least two new depots—one on each branch of

Pensioners and disabled residents across Greater Manchester will be able to use their concessionary bus passes without time restrictions from Sunday, March 1. The change applies to services operated under the Bee Network and means older and disabled passholders will be able to travel free of charge at any time, seven days a week. Passengers using services not yet incorporated into the Bee Network may still be subject to the current 9.30am weekday restriction until those route

Plans for seven new railway stations across Wales have been unveiled (18 February), backed by joint working between the UK and Welsh governments. The investment, worth £500m in the current Spending Review period, will fund new stations at Magor and Undy, Llanwern, Cardiff East, Newport West, Somerton, Cardiff Parkway and Deeside Industrial Park. The programme is being taken forward by the UK Government in partnership with the Welsh Government, with the aim of increasing servi

Construction of a major road scheme in Lincolnshire is set to begin next month following confirmation that government funding has been released. The government has approved £110m towards the £218m North Hykeham relief road project being delivered by Lincolnshire County Council. The funding enables work to commence on the new dual carriageway linking the A46 and A15, with main contractor Balfour Beatty targeting completion in May 2029. The transport secretary approved the sche

Colleagues from across Ramudden Global UK and Ramudden Global came together yesterday for the group’s ‘Get Set for Growth’ event, alongside a number of invited customers. The event centred on demonstrating the organisation’s end-to-end capability as a fully connected infrastructure safety group. Teams showcased how services — spanning in-house design and innovation, Urban Solutions, Traffic Management Services, Digital Solutions and Highway Solutions — integrate to deliver sa

Flannery Plant Hire has secured PAS 2080:2023 certification, becoming the first operated plant hire company in the UK to achieve the standard for whole-life carbon management. PAS 2080 is recognised internationally as the leading framework for managing and reducing carbon across the built environment value chain. It sets out requirements for organisations to measure, manage and drive down emissions throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure and construction projects. The cert

A men’s charity in Herefordshire has been treated to some truly cutting-edge machinery thanks to a grant from National Highways which is working on a nearby road scheme. Ross-on-Wye Men’s Shed invites retired and semi-retired men to make an active contribution to the local community by repairing, renovating and recycling items. To support the not-for-profit organisation, National Highways - which is carrying out repairs on the A40 at Leys Bend following a rockfall – has donat

Vivek Chaudhri to join National Highways on 2 March, replacing NED Janette Beinart whose term has ended. Vivek will be joining National Highways as a Non-Executive Director, looking particularly to bring experience in IT and technology. He has served in Non-Executive Director positions in public and private sector organisations including East London NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Victoria NHS Hospital Trust. This reflects his extensive experience in operating at Vice Preside

Road users and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a new phase of public engagement on the future of the M8 Woodside Viaducts. Transport Scotland is inviting feedback on early-stage options for a permanent intervention at the site, with a series of in-person exhibitions and an online event planned. The sessions will provide an overview of the emerging proposals and explain the approach being taken to develop a long-term solution for this section of the moto

Leeds City Council has agreed a four-year extension to its engineering services contract with WSP, continuing a long-standing collaboration supporting the city’s highways and transport network. The renewed agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2003, under which WSP has delivered a wide range of technical and consultancy services across Leeds. These have included transport policy development, traffic management, Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) signal oper

A new vehicle restraint system has been installed at the Fort Bovisand housing development, addressing the unique safety demands of its exposed coastal setting while maintaining the visual character of the site. Positioned on a dramatic cliff-top overlooking the sea, the development required a permanent barrier solution capable of delivering reliable vehicle containment without introducing a harsh or industrial appearance into a residential environment. The location presented

Transport for London's (TfL) approach to meeting the needs of disabled passengers is "lacking depth and nuance", a new City Hall report has found. The London Assembly Transport Committee said TfL's work to improve accessibility remained "surface level", despite repeated pledges to make the network more inclusive. Its month-long investigation looked into barriers faced by London's disabled population - made up of 1.2 million people - and found a lack of step‑free access and li

Describing the condition of the UK’s roads as a “problem” no longer does it justice. For many drivers, the scale of deterioration has reached crisis point. Anyone who has taken to the roads recently will be familiar with the jolting impact of deep craters, crumbling edges and temporary repairs already breaking apart. The scale of the issue is reflected in new figures from The AA. In January alone, the organisation responded to almost 69,000 call-outs linked to vehicle damage

Joe Docherty has been appointed as Group Head of Health and Safety, bringing extensive cross-sector experience to the role and strengthening the organisation’s long-term commitment to safeguarding its workforce and stakeholders. Docherty joins from Amey, where he developed broad expertise across health, safety, wellbeing, environmental and quality functions. His career has spanned multiple industries and operational settings, including complex, safety-critical environments, g

Viral food sensation Spudman is teaming up with London Northwestern Railway (LNR) to give away 730 free jacket potatoes in celebration of the operator’s new Class 730 trains. The month-long collaboration marks the introduction of the new fleet on the Trent Valley Line, strengthening connections between London and parts of Cheshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire. Fans will have three opportunities to grab a free loaded spud, with events taking place across th