Highways
DfT cancels 16 road schemes under affordability review
The Department for Transport has told local stakeholders that schemes including the A350 Melksham Bypass and Warrington Western Link will not proceed.
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The Department for Transport has told local stakeholders that schemes including the A350 Melksham Bypass and Warrington Western Link will not proceed.
CitySwift says its partnership with TfL and bus operators could save passengers more than 25 million hours over three years.
The union says autonomous taxis threaten jobs and safety, while a London Assembly committee has questioned the evidence and oversight behind planned services.
Acusensus says the two-week trial shows mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance remain a serious road safety problem.
The Department for Transport will lead the UK Government’s role at the Birmingham event, which is expected to attract more than 15,000 participants.
The operator says new stations, wider contactless ticketing and closer regional coordination have improved services since its transfer to public ownership.
Roadside Technologies says its platform detected roadworks hazards within the same second and delivered faster alerts during an 11-month UK motorway test.
Crown Highways has achieved the highest contractor score in the assessment, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating for customer maturity.
Hill & Smith Infrastructure says its portable barrier helped Costain control access and reduce delays during a one-month trial at Gallows Corner.
The A54 has reopened after the first phase of a £3m repair and safety programme, but a second full closure is planned for spring 2027.
Only two in five people who experienced an incident reported it, despite four in five saying they would do so, according to new research.
Norfolk County Council has restarted the procurement of a highways and infrastructure services contract that could run until 2040.