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George Barker

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nations-and-regions

Renfrew bridge operations £100k overbudget in first year

04/09/2026

The budget for maintaining the Renfrew Bridge is expected to exceed its projected cost by £105,000 for 2026/27, according to a budget monitoring report presented to Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board.

strategic-road-network

£30m for Shropshire Triangle safety works

04/09/2026

National Highways has announced a £30m investment for the ‘Shropshire Triangle’ to help improve safety.

nations-and-regions

Kiely Group makes triumphant return to Ireland

04/09/2026

Kiely Group was founded by the late Michael Kiely, who left Ireland over seventy years ago looking for work. Now his grandson has proudly led the business back to the Emerald Isle, bringing with him pioneering solutions.

Podcasts

Highways Podcast: Award-winning work from R3 and Transport Scotland

04/09/2026

Dominic Browne speaks to Dr Campbell Waddell and John Scott about their award-winning work on the A889 using 'SmoothRide' technology.

highways-events

Road Expo Scotland 2026: Built on evidence, focused on delivery

02/09/2026

In partnership with Transport Scotland, Road Expo Scotland returns on 24-25 November, with cabinet secretary Stephen Flynn delivering the keynote address. Registration is now open and completely FREE.

strategic-road-network

M6 Thelwall Viaduct set for two years of 'vital' maintenance

02/09/2026

National Highways is undertaking £27m of ‘vital upgrade work' on the Thelwall Viaduct, which carries upwards of 180,000 vehicles a day on the M6 across the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey.

companies-and-contracts

Eurovia trials fully electric highways paver in UK first

02/09/2026

Eurovia Surfacing is thought to be the first UK contractor to trial a fully electric highways-class paver at full operational scale.

local-road-network

Westminster calls for Oxford Street pedestrianisation environmental study

02/09/2026

Westminster City Council has called for Transport for London (TfL) to carry out a full environmental impact assessment on traffic, noise and air quality for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.

companies-and-contracts

Engagement event for £2m Lower Thames Crossing geo-spatial service

02/09/2026

National Highways has published a preliminary market engagement notice for a Digital Geo-spatial Platform for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC).

companies-and-contracts

Costain welcomes 'record' number of apprentices

02/09/2026

Costain has welcomed 50 new apprentices across its infrastructure projects, double last year’s intake.