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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

Articles by Dominic Browne

nations-and-regions

Welsh Govt funds VR films to boost safety message with the young

25/09/2026

Deputy transport minister Mark Hooper has launched virtual reality (VR) road safety content aimed at young drivers.

innovation-and-strategy

TfL launches publicly-owned bus company, alongside new interchange guidance

25/09/2026

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled 'Buses for London', a publicly owned bus company for the capital, as well as updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines,

innovation-and-strategy

The new Red Book arrives! DfT launches consultation on draft roadworks code of practice

24/09/2026

The Department for Transport has launched a long-awaited consultation on its plans to update the 2013 Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice, otherwise known as 'the Red Book'.

innovation-and-strategy

Alexander goes 'hell for leather' with £104m for National Cycle Network

24/09/2026

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has announced £104m to help 'maintain and expand' the 12,000-mile National Cycle Network'.

innovation-and-strategy

Highways Podcast: Putting your trust in people with Associated Asphalt's Nick Denning

24/09/2026

Managing Director at Associated Asphalt Contracting Nick Denning talks to Highways editor Dominic Browne about building a culture of trust and respect in your workforce.

highways-awards

Highways Awards 2026 Winners

24/09/2026

Highways is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Highways Awards, the sector's largest and most prestigious social event.

companies-and-contracts

A417 'Missing Link' is no more - celebrations as £500m scheme reaches last lap

22/09/2026

'On Friday 18th September the A417 ‘Missing Link’ was no more!' - so said Tony Gee and Partners, who provided support during construction for this £500m project designed to ease congestion and improve journey safety.

innovation-and-strategy

Love it or hate it? The UK's first TRIXIE crossing

22/09/2026

Cheshire West and Chester Council has unveiled what is thought to be the UK’s first 'TRIXIE' crossing, designed with dedicated crossing points for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

companies-and-contracts

Thanet's £1.8m bus shelter replacement project goes to tender

22/09/2026

Thanet District Council is looking to procure a supplier for the design, build and installation of new bus shelters across approximately 90 locations, under a £1.8m deal.

companies-and-contracts

Halton BC looks for surface treatments partner on £5.3m deal

22/09/2026

Halton Borough Council has tendered a highway surface treatments contract focused on sprays, surface dressing, slurry and micro asphalt, with an estimated value of £5.3m.