Local transport links in the North and Midlands will see funding levels multiply by nine times from 2025 to 2032 with the introduction of the £4.7bn Local Transport Fund, according to the government.
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Further works needed to remediate Grimsby’s 1920s Corporation Road rolling lift bascule bridge
Refurbishment works to the Corporation Road bridge in Grimsby are progressing but a detailed inspection of the structure’s spans have revealed more repairs are needed.
Dublin’s continued transformation leaves city gasping in… fresh air
On 29 March 2004, the Irish Government introduced the first national comprehensive legislation banning smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants. This triggered a series of similar changes internationally that has had a significant impact on public health and a fundamental change in culture, altering the stories we told ourselves…
Legal challenge against trio of A47 upgrades dismissed but may go to Supreme Court
Three major new road schemes on the A47 in Norfolk are a step closer to going ahead after a legal challenge was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, but the claimant may take the case to the Supreme Court.
£685M committed for all-Ireland investments including roads, bridge and Casement Park
The Irish government will provide €800M (£685M) funding for all-Ireland priorities, including a major new road, a bridge, train services and the redevelopment of Casement Park stadium.
Proposal tabled for drones to be flown beyond line of sight for infrastructure inspection
Flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator to benefit infrastructure inspections could become legal under new proposals from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Stonehenge Tunnel | Judge quashes legal challenge against DCO decision
Campaigners’ case against the government’s decision to green light the £1.7bn Stonhenge Tunnel has been quashed by a High Court judge.
Cornwall Council ploughs ahead with A39 Camelford Bypass despite cost tripling to £147M
Cornwall Council will submit an addendum to its outline business case (OBC) for the A39 Camelford Bypass to the Department for Transport (DfT) to reflect that the expected cost of the new road has tripled.
National Highways to install two 97t steel beams in £23M M67 bridge replacement scheme
National Highways has begun installing two huge steel beams to be installed in a £23M project to replace a bridge that crosses the M67.
Costain appointed for refurbishment works on two major London highway structures
Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Costain to carry out refurbishment works on Gallows Corner Flyover and Brent Cross Interchange.