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companies-and-contracts

Three lots on £108m North Lincolnshire framework up for grabs

02/11/2026

North Lincolnshire Council has tendered a potential four-year £108m highways framework.

highways-events

Next Generation steps up at Highways Live Cymru

02/11/2026

As part of the first Highways Live Cymru event that took in September, Highways hosted a breakout session for the next generation of the sector: Highways NextGen Next Steps. George Barker reports.

people

New ops director for UKTMS

02/11/2026

Jimmy Kendall has been appointed operations director at UK Traffic Management Services (UKTMS).

people

New chief of staff for Lower Thames Crossing

02/11/2026

National Highways has appointed a chief of staff for the Lower Thames Crossing.

people

BUKO bags a 'Core' director

02/11/2026

Piotr Krawczynski will join BUKO Traffic & Safety’s UK executive team as its new PMO and transformation director.

local-road-network

Five areas set to proceed with local government reorganisation

02/11/2026

Local government reorganisation is expected to move forward in five areas following the announcement that it was put on hold last month due to legal issues.

companies-and-contracts

West Sussex extends WSP deal but LGR could see 'early termination'

02/11/2026

WSP has been re-appointed to continue providing West Sussex County Council’s highways, transport and planning consultancy services, extending the current partnership that started in 2022.

companies-and-contracts

Eurovia opens Green Aggregates 'advanced reprocessing' plant

28/10/2026

Eurovia has officially opened Green Aggregates, an advanced processing production facility that recycles aggregate material taken from the highway.

companies-and-contracts

Nottingham seeks traffic signal suppliers for next four years

28/10/2026

Nottingham City Council has tendered a traffic signals framework that allows for up to three suppliers over the next four years.

dft

Fiscal devolution holds promise after local road cuts

28/10/2026

The Autumn 2026 Budget has both given and taken away, with the cancellation of over 20 major road schemes but fiscal devolution plans that provide long-term funding streams for local infrastructure.