World’s first pothole preventing robot passes first test with flying colours
An autonomous robot, developed by tech company Robotiz3d and academics at the University of Liverpool in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council Highways Engineers, has passed its first test outside of a lab environment, on the roads of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire yesterday (6 March). Using state of the art imaging technology the team working on the […]
£1.2 billion A12 widening project faces legal challenge
A long-awaited plan to widen the A12 in Essex could be delayed ‘for years’ following a legal challenge made to the government. The scheme, which was given planning permission in January this year, involves the widening of the A12 between Chelmsford (junction 19) and the A120 (junction 25) from two to three lanes in each […]
CRH Ventures launches Roads of the Future accelerator programme for start-ups
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of building materials solutions provider CRH, has launched its latest accelerator programme – Roads of the Future. The programme targets promising start-ups in the Construction Technology (ConTech) and ClimateTech space, focusing on groundbreaking innovation for advancing the future of roads. The Roads of the Future accelerator will identify companies that can demonstrate […]
Jacobs opens Danish innovation hub
Jacobs has announced the official opening of a new innovation hub in Denmark to meet growing demand from advanced manufacturing, life sciences and infrastructure clients in the region. Jacobs is already delivering critical life sciences and infrastructure projects for clients in Denmark. The investment in the new hub strengthens the company’s presence in the region, scaling its capacity […]
Anger over fake A20 sign fines grows
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to help thousands of motorists who were given speeding tickets due to a fake sign on a busy road in south-east London. Drivers received automatic fines and penalty points for violating the speed limit on the A20 near Sidcup after an “unauthorised third party” installed a 50mph sign […]
The practicalities of owning an EV evinced by RAC Foundation report
The RAC Foundation has published a report by director, Steve Gooding, in the practicalities of owning an EV. Gooding’s personal observation of driving a battery-electric vehicle around south-east England and trying to recharge it at a number of locations, with various types and speeds of charger, operated by different companies, makes for fascinating reading. By […]
Lomond Banks: Deal to ease road access concerns agreed
Lomond Banks has finalised an agreement with Transport Scotland to help address apprehension around potential road impacts within the area. With more than two years of consultations and engagement, the team behind the £40m resort on the banks of Loch Lomond have refined plans in an attempt to reassure the community, according to Insider.co.uk. The […]
Riding high: Cycleway 4 opens in Southwark
TfL and Southwark Council have completed work on the Cycleway on Lower Road in southeast London. This new section of Cycleway 4, the latest to be completed, now enables people to cycle safely all the way from London Bridge to Greenwich. It is a vital part of TfL’s commitment to expand the cycle network, making […]
Glynn Barton to leave TfL after 22 years
Glynn Barton, TfL’s interim Chief Operating Officer since October 2022, will be leaving the organisation at the end of May to take up the role of Chief Operations Officer of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Since December 2023, Glynn has also held the role of the Director of Buses for TfL. Glynn has been responsible for ensuring TfL’s directly operated and contracted services and operations are […]
Road Safety Team launches campaign following ‘disturbing’ rise in road deaths
Dangerous driving behaviours are the focus of a new Somerset Council campaign aimed at reducing fatal collisions on the county’s roads. The Fatal Five campaign, backed by Avon and Somerset Police and led by Somerset Council’s Road Safety Team, highlights the key behaviours which can contribute to serious or fatal collisions. Tragically, 30 people died […]
