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The government will fund £80 million to upgrade Wi-Fi on 500 trains by 2026, aiming to end connectivity blackspots and triple average speeds to 50Mbps. Final contracts are set to be awarded next month.
Two critical flood protection upgrades in Romsey slash response times and keep Stockbridge Road open through winter deluges. The £300,000 project, a joint effort with Hampshire County Council, now shields homes and businesses with faster-deploying barriers and a reinforced river weed compound.
Planning committee greenlights controversial 3G artificial turf at Kings' School and 69 new homes in Waterlooville. Decision sparks debate over infrastructure strain and green space preservation.
Southampton City Council will allocate £4.2 million to repair 12 miles of roads in 2026, targeting areas with the highest wear. The plan includes crack sealing, resurfacing, and drainage upgrades, with work set to begin in March. Residents can submit damage reports online starting October 1.
A 72-hour closure of the A334 and A3051 starting Friday night will force drivers onto a 14.5-mile diversion as Hampshire County Council begins the next phase of the Botley Bypass project. Manual traffic lights and phased roadworks will follow, with businesses urged to plan ahead.
A 12-inch water main ruptured on Shirley High Street in Southampton Tuesday, flooding the road and forcing a one-way closure. Southern Water crews are working to contain the spill, but delays are expected for commuters and businesses.
Transport Secretary James Cleverly will push for a complete HS2 network despite fresh delays and £4.2bn savings plan, sources reveal. The move aims to prevent job losses and protect existing infrastructure investments.
Transport Secretary confirms the high-speed rail project’s price tag has nearly doubled, with trains now slower than originally promised. The government insists work will continue despite the staggering overrun.
The warning against swimming at Southend-on-Sea beaches lifted after two sewage spills in six days. Health officials confirm water quality meets safety standards. Beachgoers return but concerns linger over infrastructure.
A damning review finds HS2's budget exploded after engineers chased maximum speeds and ministers fast-tracked the project. The fallout could block future high-speed rail ambitions.
The £131 million Melton Mowbray bypass has been officially named Pork Pie Way after winning 65% of a public vote. The four-mile route, set to open in phases by Monday, cuts through the town’s historic centre, easing gridlock and marking a landmark for Leicestershire’s infrastructure.
Major motorway closures on the M3 and M27 begin Friday night, forcing drivers onto diversions until Monday. Resurfacing and electrical works will target key junctions, with partial roundabout closures in both directions. Here’s exactly where and when to avoid the chaos.
A government regulator has rejected plans to restore passenger services on a dormant Hampshire rail line, citing unacceptable safety risks. The surprise decision halts a £120 million regeneration scheme backed by local leaders and commuters alike.
Legislation to create the Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority has passed its first major parliamentary test, unlocking £1.3bn in devolved funding. The authority will take control of transport, skills and housing from Whitehall by 2025, bypassing regional mayor elections until 2028.
Eastleigh Borough Council’s £504m housing project faces fresh scrutiny as concerns grow over its £2.8m heat pump network. An independent finance member warns of operational risks, just six months after a major move-in delay.
Winchester City Council has approved £1.8 million in developer-funded projects, ranging from theatre expansions to solar panel installations. The funding, drawn from the Community Infrastructure Levy, targets accessibility, sustainability, and local amenities across the district.