National Highways calls on communities in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire to apply to £1.7m legacy fund
National Highways is calling on communities in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire to apply for one of its £1.7 million legacy funds. “Help make a difference in your community” – that’s the message from National Highways today as it called on communities to apply to their £1.7 million legacy fund dedicated to maximising the wider benefits of […]
Clearview hails “fantastic” TTF conference, as record numbers confirmed
The sponsor of this year’s Transport Technology Forum Conference, Clearview Intelligence, has praised the organisation of the 2024 event, which saw nearly 350 people attend and discuss current and future trends in intelligent transport. The TTF is co-funded by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK. The SME’s Head of Technical Sales Peter Cattell (pictured) […]
US sounds Chinese CAV warning
The US Commerce Department’s 60-day window for public comments regarding the national security concerns of connected vehicles closed this week, with a leading transportation group issuing a grave warning about potential threats to the US automotive industry. The threats surround the possibility of foreign adversaries – particularly China – taking advantage of the technology in […]
M3 infrastructure improvements at J9 proposed in Hampshire approved
National Highways has reported that a development consent order (DCO) has been issued for junction 9 of the M3. The NH website suggested that the recommendation stage for the DCO was completed on February 16. Planning inspectors have submitted a report to the secretary of state for transport Mark Harper. As reported on the scheme overview, […]
Lower Thames Crossing: Delay sees Government Ministers accused of ‘incompetence’
A delay in approving a major road tunnel scheme in Essex that promises to boost the UK economy has seen the Tory Government branded “dilly, dally, can’t” at Westminster. Ministers faced accusations of “incompetence” in Parliament over the hold-up to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, which has been on the drawing board since 2009 and […]
Monmouth: No plans to restrict traffic, says councillor
There is no plan to close a residential street in Monmouth to all traffic, the councillor responsible for highways has said. Councillor Catrin Maby said Monmouthshire County Council is however proposing restricting the narrowest part of Goldwire Lane to only those vehicles that require access, says Herald Wales. She said: “There is no proposal to close […]
Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet
National Highways’ billion pound scheme to improve journeys between Milton Keynes and Cambridge on the currently single-lane A248, bringing communities together and supporting long term growth in the region, is set to open in 2027. The A428 between St Neots and Caxton Gibbet is the only stretch of single carriageway between the M1 near Milton […]
ITS from SEA to improve school safety in Newcastle
Intelligent transport systems provider SEA has been awarded a contract to provide ROADflow Attended enforcement systems to Newcastle City Council, helping to support school safety in the city. SEA’s ROADflow Attended is a complete solution, including cameras and software, that monitors school Keep Clear zones and allows enforcement officers to view, capture and process contraventions remotely. The […]
Podcast delayed due to potential purdah issues
There will be no Highways Voices podcast this week because two of the guests joining the discussion are local government staff. Although what they say is not campaigning in any way, we are holding off publication until after tomorrow’s elections just in case anyone raises an issue with anything they say. We will publish on […]
