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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

Articles by Dominic Browne

local-road-network

Watch out for Zebras on the side roads

06/03/2026

Wales could be the first part of the UK to introduce simplified, permanent side road zebra crossings after a statutory instrument was laid before the Senedd in February.

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Road markings superstar Wayne Johnston steps down as WJ Group CEO

06/03/2026

Wayne Johnston has announced that he is stepping down as CEO of the UK's leading road safety and highway markings specialist, WJ Group, after leading the company from a small local contractor into a huge player in the roads industry.

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Paula Claytonsmith teams up with FHRG on AI research

02/03/2026

Former chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) Paula Claytonsmith has announced that she has returned to work in highways on a project with the Future Highways Research Group (FHRG).

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Balfour names new CFO as Harrison steps down

02/03/2026

Balfour Beatty plc, the international infrastructure group, has announced that Phil Harrison will step down from the Board later this year following more than 10 years as chief financial officer.

local-road-network

TfWM and Citymapper form new partnership

27/02/2026

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has formed a new partnership with travel app Citymapper, providing a journey planner on its website powered by Citymapper’s award-winning technology.

highways-presents

Highways Presents: Galvmac and the future of road repairs

27/02/2026

Highways enjoys a day out with the team at Galvmac to find out about its use of elastomac - a highly durable, sustainable, eco-friendly road repair material made with 69% recycled aggregate, recycled bitumen and recycled polymers. They say it's the future of road repairs…and they make a good case.

highways-events

Traffex 2026: By the sector for the sector

27/02/2026

Traffex returns to Coventry this May with a conference programme developed by the sector for the sector: helping give our industry the tools it needs to finish the job.

innovation-and-strategy

Tarmac launches carbon calculator for instant results

19/02/2026

Tarmac has released a new digital carbon calculator that gives 'instant calculation of embodied carbon for asphalt mixes'.

archive-news

REA launches local elections campaign

18/02/2026

The Road Emulsion Association (REA) has launched a local elections campaign ahead of polling day on 7 May, urging all candidates to commit to a long-term, preventative approach to maintaining the UK's local road network.

highways-events

Enter now for the new Highways Champions Awards

18/02/2026

Nominations and table bookings are now open for the first ever Highways Champions Awards this November - an exciting new event celebrating the individuals who have gone above and beyond.