The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be fully sold to private investors while the completion date for the project has moved from 2032 to 2034, the Government has confirmed. Last year the DfT appointed senior civil servant Kate Cohen to oversee the £10bn project, shifting responsibility away from National Highways (LTT925). According to an appointment letter published last month, Cohen will remain in post until the project concludes in 2034. In the letter DfT said Cohen’s responsibilities would include “delivering the transaction for the sale” of the project and “developing an economic regulatory framework and legislation to achieve a successful transaction”. The route will feature two tunnels underneath the Thames between Tilbury and Gravesend, as... continue
A range of new technologies could potentially reduce the impact of PM2.5 particulate emissions, concludes a new report for the DfT. The study by consultancy Ricardo says that the technologies fit broadly into four categories: brakes, including brake design and materials, and the use of regenerative... continue
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has... continue
A four-pronged strategy designed to achieve a 65%... continue
Transport for London (TfL) has admitted that its... continue
Transport for London (TfL) is facing a legal challenge to its decision to award a revenue collection contract to Spanish firm Indra Group. Incumbent contractor Cubic Transportation Systems said it submitted a lower bid than Indra and should have won the contract. The US firm, which has a... continue
The total distance travelled by cars, vans, and taxis in Great Britain... continue
The DfT has approved Merton Council’s lane rental scheme, which is due to start in June 2026 with a 12-week trial period. The south London borough said: “The aim is to reduce traffic disruption by encouraging better planning and quicker roadworks. It is not a fine.” A daily charge... continue
Enfield Council has been given permission by the DfT and Transport for London (TfL) to implement the capital’s first lane rental scheme. The scheme will see companies such as utility firms charged for carrying out roadworks on the busiest sections of the borough’s road network at peak... continue
The DfT has published a new Code of Practice that clarifies how... continue
A new report for the DfT has identified the key factors... continue
Rother District Council is set to make 20mph the speed limit on all roads being built in new housing developments. At a full council meeting, the East Sussex authority unanimously agreed to consult on the road safety plan. The council says that slower vehicle speeds would: significantly reduce the... continue
Birmingham is set to cut the 40mph speed limit to 30mph on almost all city routes. Limits will be cut from 40mph to 30mph on 27 roads across Birmingham. The move forms a central part of the city’s Road Harm Reduction Strategy, which aims to reduce the number and severity of road traffic... continue
The Welsh Government and its partners have failed to follow advice... continue
While Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) hold the potential to reclaim public space and enhance accessibility for some, their success depends on a broader commitment to inclusive design and infrastructure improvements that prioritise diverse needs, concludes a new paper by a team of transport... continue
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