SRL and SVS sign radar deal at JCT Traffic Signals Symposium

SRL Traffic Systems has signed a purchase order for a “significant number” of UMRR11 radar supplied by Smart Video and Sensing. The deal was done during the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham. SVS says it has worked collaboratively with SRL to design a detection solution for the URBAN64 system using the smartmicro UMRR11 radar […]

National Highways announces multi-billion-pound road renewals programme framework deals

National Highways today announced deals with 50 supply chain partners to carry out up to £3.6 billion worth of renewals to keep England’s motorways and major A roads running safely and smoothly. This work is awarded as part of the government-owned company’s brand new six-year Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF). The framework will enable the delivery of renewals […]

HS2 reveals ‘colossal’ logistics operation in London

HS2 has revealed the colossal logistics operation that is taking place at HS2’s logistics hub near Willesden Junction. The 30-acre site will be the beating heart of the logistics operation for HS2 in London, and will be where earth from the 26 miles of tunnel will be processed and critical construction materials, such as pre-cast […]

National Highways and SMMT work on raising profile of eCall SOS in vehicles

National Highways is working with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to build greater awareness and understanding of eCall and eCall SOS button functions in vehicles. As of summer 2021, over 90% of newly sold cars in the UK have eCall. This built-in safety feature is automatically activated in the event of an […]

National Highways announces progress of consent order for A428 Black Cat to Gibbet scheme

The application for a 10-mile section of new road to be delivered as part of a proposed major upgrade in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire is set to be named A421, National Highways has announced as the examination process continues to progress.  When the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements scheme opens in 2025/2026, the new dual carriageway will become an extension of the […]

Kent County Council launches its vision for zero road deaths by 2050

A new strategy setting out how Kent County Council and its partners aim to eliminate deaths on Kent’s roads by 2050 has been revealed. KCC unveiled the map for safer roads at an event at Manston Airfield on Wednesday, September 15, attended by Prince Michael of Kent and KCC leader, Roger Gough. Also in attendance […]

TTF and AESIN agree connected vehicle cooperation

The Transport Technology Forum (TTF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN) to share knowledge about Connected and Highly Automated Vehicles technology. The MoU establishes a bilateral relationship between the two organisations in important matters to do with advancements and innovations in the technology, with particular attention being […]

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