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- Projects · London
VodafoneThree blames slow planning for London mobile not-spots
Slow planning approval processes are creating mobile phone 'not-spots' across London, according to VodafoneThree. The operator estimates this disruption costs the capital £7.4 million daily in lost economic output and affects one in five high streets.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonElizabeth Line tunnel ventilation maintenance contract planned
Rail for London Infrastructure plans to spend £19m on maintaining the Elizabeth line's tunnel ventilation and controls. The contract will cover three years from March 2027, with potential for extensions, ensuring safety and operational reliability.
Central London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 10
Tube & Rail · All LondonHS2 Civils Contract Renegotiations Expected to Continue for Three Months
HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Wild has revealed that the renegotiation of two remaining main works civils contracts for HS2 Phase 1 is expected to take another two to three months. The original £15bn budget for these contracts had been spent by 2024.
All London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- World
Gallows Corner reopening set for end of September
Gallows Corner is expected to fully reopen to traffic by the end of September, Transport for London has announced. New road markings and tarmac are now in place following extensive flyover replacement and water works.
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Mayor Sadiq Khan seeks more local transport funding powers
The Mayor of London has been informed by government ministers that he must be allowed to raise and retain local funds for transport infrastructure. Professor Tony Travers suggests this would enable more projects to proceed.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - World
Gallows Corner set to reopen after water main delays
Gallows Corner is expected to reopen at the end of the month following extensive delays caused by Essex & Suffolk Water's essential main replacement project. The works, which were not initially publicised, faced numerous setbacks due to engineering challenges and ground conditions.
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Projects · LondonCity of London Pedway Reopens After Years of Closure
A section of the City of London's elevated pedestrian walkway network, known as the pedway, has reopened near Moorgate station after several years of closure. The Bassishaw Highwalk section now features a new Corten steel footbridge and a revamped pocket park.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
WorldLeyton Station Footbridge Craned Into Place Over Bank Holiday Weekend
A new steel footbridge has been installed at Leyton Underground station during an overnight operation over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The installation required a closure of the A12 and a railway possession. The new bridge is part of a wider upgrade to make the station step-free.
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WorldGallows Corner reopening end of September
Transport for London expects to reopen Gallows Corner at the end of September, following 15 months of closure for flyover replacement. Drone photos show resurfacing underway as the final stages of the project approach.
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Tube & Rail · LondonHS2 appoints new chief programme officer amid project reset
HS2 Ltd has appointed Neil Holm as its new chief programme officer, starting 5 October. This move is part of a wider project reset under chief executive Mark Wild, as the Department for Transport confirmed the programme is being re-baselined. The cost to complete Phase 1 now exceeds £100bn.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
WorldWest Highland Line to close for nine days for £13M upgrade
The West Highland Line will be closed for nine days in November to allow for approximately £13 million in upgrade work. The investment aims to improve the line's reliability and resilience by renewing worn rails and enhancing drainage systems.
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M6 Thelwall Viaduct joint replacement work begins
Work has started on replacing bridge joints on the Thelwall Viaduct, carrying the M6 across the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey. The project, part of the government’s £27bn Road Investment Strategy 3, will see overnight lane closures and a 24/7 contraflow system implemented.
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East West Rail uses thermal drones for wildlife surveys
East West Rail is employing thermal-imaging drones for pre-construction ecological surveys to accelerate site clearance and reduce wildlife disturbance. The technology helps identify active nests and fauna, particularly on larger sites where ground-nesting birds are a concern.
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Heatwave causes railway track buckling and delays
Britain's railways are facing significant challenges during hot weather, with steel tracks expanding and potentially buckling under extreme heat. This can lead to derailments, service cancellations, and costly repairs. Network Rail is exploring solutions, including painting tracks white and adjusting operational temperatures.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick's Northern Runway Plan Approved After Legal Challenges
Gatwick Airport's plan to move its backup runway 12 metres north for routine use has received final approval, ending nearly a decade of legal and planning processes. The project is expected to significantly boost the UK economy.
Gatwick3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Projects · West LondonElstree-St John's Wood tunnel upgrade to boost NW London power
National Grid is upgrading the Elstree, St John’s Wood cable tunnel to increase electricity capacity in North West London. The project involves installing approximately 60km of new 400kV cable circuit and may utilise the tunnel's existing monorail for logistics.
West London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · South LondonCroydon Flyover faces closure risk without £30m repairs
The Croydon Flyover, a key South London transport artery, is at risk of closure within years due to its "poor condition." Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding for a two-phase refurbishment scheme estimated to cost around £30 million.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonAlbert Bridge repairs to cost up to £8.5M, reopening next year
Kensington and Chelsea Council has committed up to £8.5M for repairs to Albert Bridge, which closed in February due to a structural crack. The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic next year after extensive refurbishment.
West London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Projects · LondonTunnelling Society Chair Calls for Planning Reform
Alastair Smith, chair of the British Tunnelling Society, has called for significant reforms in project planning and delivery. He aims to improve public perception of tunnelling and address a skills gap exacerbated by the termination of a key university program.
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