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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.

companies-and-contracts

Croydon seeks input on £240m maintenance deal

19/01/2026

The London Borough of Croydon is undertaking market engagement before beginning procurement for its new £240m term maintenance contract expected to kick off in the first quarter of 2027.

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.

people

New MD for BEAR Scotland

19/01/2026

Andy Thompson has announced that he will be taking on a new role as managing director of BEAR Scotland.

people

Skanska poaches National Highways director

19/01/2026

Skanska has poached one of National Highways' directors, Dean Sporn, giving him the role of divisional director for highways and aviation.

companies-and-contracts

Caldwell Construction falls into administration

19/01/2026

Caldwell Construction has collapsed into administration due to ‘challenging trading conditions’, with PFK Littlejohn Advisory being appointed as administrators during the interim period.

people

Amey and National Highways help care leavers into employment

19/01/2026

Amey has partnered with National Highways to deliver its second STRIVE programme: an initiative designed to give care leavers the skills to explore careers in transport infrastructure and move into work.

companies-and-contracts

RHA partners with training provider to fill 60,000 driver shortage

19/01/2026

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is collaborating with Hughes Driver Training in an effort to fill a 60,000-person shortage in new drivers for Britain's lorries and buses.

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.