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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

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people

Chief executive of National Highways Nick Harris steps down

29/01/2026

Chief executive of National Highways Nick Harris has announced that he is stepping down after 'a short transition period'.

people

IHE star wins Freedom of the City

26/01/2026

The Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE) would like to congratulate one of its stars, Ola Faleti, who has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London.

people

Institution of Structural Engineers names new president

26/01/2026

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the representative body for the profession worldwide, has appointed Brian Uy as its 105th President.

people

John Dales appointed chair of Living Streets

26/01/2026

One of the nation's leading voices for sustainable transport, John Dales, has been appointed chair of Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

nations-and-regions

Scottish Budget delivers funding rise for transport and roads

23/01/2026

The Scottish Budget announced for this coming financial year saw slight increases for transport and strategic roads funding, as well as a boost for active travel.

strategic-road-network

M3 back on track after emergency repair closure

23/01/2026

National Highways had to close a section of the M3 this week for emergency bridge repairs, thought to be connected to the recent cold snap, which accelerated the deterioration.

local-road-network

Lambeth given approval for Lane Rental Scheme

21/01/2026

Lambeth is the latest council to be given the green light by the Department for Transport (DfT) to implement a Lane Rental Scheme, enabling the borough to charge companies for carrying out roadworks during traffic-sensitive times.

dft

One in six report a near miss due to vanished road markings

21/01/2026

A fifth of drivers (21%) have reported that 'most road markings have faded away' in their local area, while a further seven-in-10 (71%) state 'some have', according to new RAC research.

highways-events

Star line-up for Highways Champions Steering Group

19/01/2026

Highways magazine has unveiled the Steering Group for the Highways Champions Awards 2026 in November - featuring some of the most well-respected figures in the sector from government and national bodies.

local-road-network

Suffolk writes to minister to appeal 'fundamentally flawed' maintenance rating

16/01/2026

Suffolk County Council has written to the roads minister to appeal its red rating for roads maintenance - the worst category under the Department for Transport's new council rating system.