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Breaking UK highways news covering road construction, National Highways projects, DfT policy updates, and transport infrastructure developments for roads professionals. Highways Magazine also covers news about key people in the industry, major events and exhibitions, and updates from the main Highways Industry Bodies and Associations.

STRATEGIC ROAD NETWORK

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National Highways announces interim chief executive

National Highways announces interim chief executive

£27bn RIS 3 puts 'record' focus on renewals

£27bn RIS 3 puts 'record' focus on renewals

Safety stalls on England's strategic road network

Safety stalls on England's strategic road network

Early work kicked off on Lower Thames Crossing

Early work kicked off on Lower Thames Crossing

GeoPura wins £32.6m deal to supply hydrogen for Lower Thames Crossing

GeoPura wins £32.6m deal to supply hydrogen for Lower Thames Crossing

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LOCAL ROAD NETWORK

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DfT offers free peer reviews to councils in the 'red rating'

DfT offers free peer reviews to councils in the 'red rating'

Oxfordshire welcomes 'reassuring' pedestrian uptick after congestion charge introduced

Oxfordshire welcomes 'reassuring' pedestrian uptick after congestion charge introduced

ALARM 2026: Backlog hits record high of close to £19bn

ALARM 2026: Backlog hits record high of close to £19bn

Two East Suffolk projects partner to reduce disruptions

Two East Suffolk projects partner to reduce disruptions

'Don't mention net zero': Guide to public sector climate comms calls for change of language

'Don't mention net zero': Guide to public sector climate comms calls for change of language

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FROM OUR PARTNERS

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

PEOPLE

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James Bird steps down from Kier

James Bird steps down from Kier

New technical director for Arcadis

New technical director for Arcadis

Stalwart Hudson steps down as Kier announces new framework director

Stalwart Hudson steps down as Kier announces new framework director

ORR names interim chief executive

ORR names interim chief executive

Balfour MD Helliwell bids fond farewell after 40 years

Balfour MD Helliwell bids fond farewell after 40 years

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DFT

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New national transport strategy seeks a 'better connected' nation

New national transport strategy seeks a 'better connected' nation

DfT offers free peer reviews to councils in the 'red rating'

DfT offers free peer reviews to councils in the 'red rating'

DfT: Long-awaited street works 'Red Book' set for summer consultation

DfT: Long-awaited street works 'Red Book' set for summer consultation

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NATIONS AND REGIONS

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Tay Road Bridge facing overnight closures for maintenance

Tay Road Bridge facing overnight closures for maintenance

Inquiry launched over objections to A9 dualling plans

Inquiry launched over objections to A9 dualling plans

Scores of contractors win places on £1.2bn North West infrastructure framework

Scores of contractors win places on £1.2bn North West infrastructure framework

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TRADE BODIES

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ITS sector worth £3.2bn new report finds

ITS sector worth £3.2bn new report finds

ITS UK 'State of the Nation' survey: Sector confident despite economic climate

ITS UK 'State of the Nation' survey: Sector confident despite economic climate

LCRIG CEO Claytonsmith steps down

LCRIG CEO Claytonsmith steps down

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FROM OUR PARTNERS

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

HIGHWAYS EVENTS

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Traffex 2026: Vital perspectives on the day-today

Traffex 2026: Vital perspectives on the day-today

Traffex 2026: A new chapter

Traffex 2026: A new chapter

AI 'starting to impact' graduate entry-level jobs

AI 'starting to impact' graduate entry-level jobs

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ARCHIVE NEWS

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REA launches local elections campaign

REA launches local elections campaign

London congestion charge hike to hit EVs and car clubs

London congestion charge hike to hit EVs and car clubs

Coventry partners with CEDR in specialist materials trial

Coventry partners with CEDR in specialist materials trial

National Highways extends NTIS contract for £7m

National Highways extends NTIS contract for £7m

Northampton 'road to nowhere' completed after 15 years

Northampton 'road to nowhere' completed after 15 years

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FROM OUR PARTNERS

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

VIDEO: End roadworker abuse - bringing the sector together

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

Highways Presents: Yunex Traffic's new AI video processing solution

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

VIDEO: 'I can't understand how people don't use Re-flow': A visit to Re-flow Field Management

HIGHWAYS JOBS

Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

We are recruiting Engineers to join our growing Traffic Engineering team.

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

The post holder will be based out of County Hall in Northallerton but there will be regular travel county wide as well as homeworking.

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

The post holder will be based out of County Hall in Northallerton but there will be regular travel county wide as well as homeworking.

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

We are recruiting Engineers to join our growing Traffic Engineering team.

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Infrastructure Manager – Highways
£71,335 - £75,113

Northumberland is a place of scale, ambition and opportunity.

RECRUITER: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Are you looking for a role that can make a real difference to road safety and people’s lives in North Yorkshire?

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Are you looking for a role that can make a real difference to road safety and people’s lives in North Yorkshire?

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Are you looking for a role that can make a real difference to road safety and people’s lives in North Yorkshire?

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Road Safety Engineer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Are you looking for a role that can make a real difference to road safety and people’s lives in North Yorkshire?

RECRUITER: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Highways Customer Communications Officer
£38,220 - £42,839 per annum

Are you a strong communicator with an interest in Highways?

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Senior Highways Jobs
£40,000 and above

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