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New digital model of SRN launched

10/10/2025

National Highways, in partnership with Ordnance Survey (OS), has launched a new digital road network model that they say could lead to ‘safer and more efficient journeys’.

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Applications open for Kent Active Travel Grant

10/10/2025

Small businesses, non-profits and NHS community facilities are being invited to apply for Kent County Council’s 2025 Active Travel Business Grants.

Junction improvements for M4 in the works image

Junction improvements for M4 in the works

10/10/2025

Wiltshire Council are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake improvement works to junction 17 on the M4 with an estimated value of up to £22m.

Cynon Gateway link road resurrected image

Cynon Gateway link road resurrected

10/10/2025

Plans for the £50m Cynon Gateway North link road have been restarted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in South Wales following the removal of a government roads freeze.

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Ringway starts work on Herts mega contract

10/10/2025

Ringway Infrastructure Services has begun work on a major new maintenance contract work with Hertfordshire County Council, which could be worth up to £1.95bn.

M5 set for £5m drainage upgrade image

M5 set for £5m drainage upgrade

09/10/2025

A £5.9m scheme is expected to kick off later this month to improve drainage and safety on the M5 in Somerset.

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Welsh roads picking up speed again

09/10/2025

Anglesey County Council has agreed plans to reinstate the 30mph speed limit on 22 roads, reverting them from the current 20mph restrictions.

Ringway introduces new EVs to London fleet image

Ringway introduces new EVs to London fleet

08/10/2025

Ringway has become one of the first UK companies to incorporate the latest Volvo electric trucks into its London fleet.

£480m for Birmingham transport and infrastructure services image

£480m for Birmingham transport and infrastructure services

08/10/2025

Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint suppliers to a transport and infrastructure professional services framework, with an estimated value of up to £480m.

Menai suspension bridge to partially reopen image

Menai suspension bridge to partially reopen

07/10/2025

The Menai suspension bridge that links mainland Wales to the island of Anglesey is set to partially reopen following being closed by the Welsh Government due to structural issues.

Active travel projects get £1m boost image

Active travel projects get £1m boost

07/10/2025

A new fund providing grants of up to £100,000 for active travel projects has been launched by Active Travel England (ATE).

Cumberland announces new £5m plant framework  image

Cumberland announces new £5m plant framework

07/10/2025

Cumberland Council has tendered a new operated plant framework with an estimated value of up to £5.64m.

£76m for Devon minor engineering framework image

£76m for Devon minor engineering framework

07/10/2025

A new minor engineering works framework with an estimated value of up to £78m has been tendered by Devon County Council.

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LTC sees first real-world use of hydrogen digger

08/10/2025

National Highways has announced that the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is the first project outside of a test environment to use JCB’s hydrogen-powered digger.

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Transport Scotland takes the lead at Road Expo 2025

06/10/2025

Transport Scotland will take centre stage at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025 - the devolved nation's leading transport and infrastructure event.

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DfT's head of road tech sets direction of travel for connected vehicles

03/10/2025

In a landmark address, the Department for Transport’s head of road infrastructure technology, Darren Capes, has signalled the future direction of the Government's approach to connected vehicles - based around use cases and defined service levels.

£120m highways framework on the way for Herefordshire image

£120m highways framework on the way for Herefordshire

03/10/2025

Herefordshire Council has announced plans to set up a new framework for the highways and public realm schemes with an estimated value of £120m.

National Centre for Accessible Transport announces new CEO image

National Centre for Accessible Transport announces new CEO

03/10/2025

The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has appointed Emma Partlow as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

New Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works released image

New Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works released

03/10/2025

National Highways has updated the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) - the collection of standard specifications, technical details, and guidance that contractors must follow.

A46 bypass given government green light image

A46 bypass given government green light

03/10/2025

National Highways’ planned A46 Newark Bypass project has been approved by the Department for Transport (DfT).

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