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strategic-road-network

Over 2,600 incorrect variable speed camera activations since 2021

19/12/2025

An issue with National Highways’ variable speed cameras has resulted in over 2,600 incorrect camera activations over the past four years, leading some road users to face enforcement action incorrectly.

innovation-and-strategy

Eurobitume publishes new guidance for safe bitumen handling

17/12/2025

Eurobitume has published a new guidance document detailing how to safely handle bitumen throughout the supply chain through the use of ground-based pumps.

strategic-road-network

HS2 viaduct slid over live carriageway in UK-first

17/12/2025

In a UK first, engineers working on the HS2 project slid a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 without closing the motorway, leading to ‘significantly reduced’ disruptions for drivers.

companies-and-contracts

Solar Gates new UK distributor for Horizont Traffic Safety

17/12/2025

Solar Gates has been appointed the main supplier for Horizont Traffic Safety UK’s range of road safety products and road delineators for the UK and Ireland.

companies-and-contracts

Esh Construction completes dualling of Sunderland's A1290

17/12/2025

Dualling of the A1290 in Sunderland has been completed by Esh Construction, delivering wider carriageways, upgraded junctions, and improved pedestrian and cycle facilities along 1,550 metres of the major transport corridor.

strategic-road-network

£23m A36 improvements set for 2026 start

17/12/2025

The first stage of £23m improvement works along the A36 in Salisbury is set to begin ‘early next year'.

partner-content

A life in highways: Ken Evans of Centregreat

15/12/2025

Dominic Browne speaks to 'Mr Wales', Ken Evans: an insightful and inspiring statesman of the sector, who has gone ‘from farmer to fellow' in a decades long career.

dft

First THINK! campaign in 10 years to tackle drink and drug driving at Christmas

15/12/2025

The Department for Transport (DfT) has partnered with police forces to help curb drink and drug driving over the holiday period.

people

New Arcadis CEO to step up in 2026

15/12/2025

Engineering company Arcadis has announced a change in leadership, with Heather Polinsky nominated as the company's new CEO and chair of the executive board.

local-road-network

TfL opens consultation on Thamesmead's 20-year 'road to nowhere'

15/12/2025

Transport for London (TfL) has opened consultation on its proposed plans to complete Thamesmead’s ‘road to nowhere’ – Barnham Drive – by adding a 400-metre-long section of road that would be for the exclusive use of buses, cyclists and pedestrians.