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strategic-road-network

£6m safety improvements for A46 near Bath

15/01/2026

National Highways has announced a £6m package of improvements expected to be implemented on the A46 north of Bath between the London Road roundabout junction and the Cold Ashton roundabout over the next few months.

local-road-network

'Encapsulation' on the rise as councils reinvest in pothole prevention

15/01/2026

The Road Emulsion Association has hailed 'another step in the right direction' in the fight against potholes, after finding that a quarter of local roads that were surface dressed received an additional coating of 'encapsulation'.

local-road-network

National Pothole Day: Keep your repair options open

15/01/2026

As we recognise National Pothole Day, it's essential to remember that, while preventative treatment is the preferred option, it is still crucial that road authorities can keep on top of the pothole backlog currently facing the UK.

companies-and-contracts

Ramudden Global purchased by I Squared Capital

14/01/2026

Ramudden Global, an international traffic management company, has been sold by Triton to I Squared Capital.

companies-and-contracts

Kaiser AG acquires Whale Tankers

14/01/2026

Whale Tankers has been acquired by the sewer cleaning and waste management vehicle maker, Kaiser AG.

local-road-network

Further £121m proposed for East Midlands road maintenance

14/01/2026

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is preparing to rule on a proposed additional £121m investment for road maintenance and repairs in the coming financial year.

companies-and-contracts

Deadline for £85m Bromley maintenance deal extended

13/01/2026

The London Borough of Bromley has extended the tender deadline for its £85m highways maintenance contract.

nations-and-regions

Arup and Knight Architects appointed to Belfast active travel bridge

13/01/2026

Belfast City Council has appointed engineering firm Arup and bridge designer Knight Architects as leads of a team to undertake early-stage work on a proposed moveable active‑travel bridge across the River Lagan.

people

New 'partnerships director' appointed at Confederation of Passenger Transport

12/01/2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has appointed Aaron Hill as its new director of partnerships whilst continuing as director of CPT Cymru at an executive level.

people

NMITE creates new head of learning and teaching role

12/01/2026

New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has appointed Dr Richard Lillington to the new position of head of teaching and learning, a new senior leadership role responsible for ‘improving and overseeing the quality of education, curriculum development, and assessment'.