New vision for active travel in Northolt
Work has started on a £1.3million highways project in Northolt, which will see a range of improvements including dedicated 2-way cycle tracks, shared footpaths, new and upgraded crossings and better access to the village green. The planned road works on Mandeville Road are a major part of the broader Visions for Northolt regeneration programme. A large part […]
Kent County Council starts search for contractor for 10-year road repairs contract
Kent County Council has started the search for a contractor for its road asset renewal contract (RARC), which is the main delivery method for planned road pavement renewal and reconstruction works across the county. Kent’s Road Asset Renewal Contract (RARC) focuses on asset management and serves as the principal delivery method for planned road pavement […]
A85 improvement works set to begin
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will start £220K worth of road improvements on the A85 trunk road West of Loch Awe on Monday 8 July. The works, which will continue for five weeks, taking place from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, involve replacement of existing safety barriers, and traffic signs. Drainage will […]
M20: Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed on 10 July
A contraflow system is being deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) ahead of the summer holidays, due to expected high passenger numbers. Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience and ensure the smooth flow of traffic through the […]
Electric car drivers to pay London Congestion Charge from Christmas 2025
It might not be a very Merry Christmas for electric vehicle owners living in London by the time the festivities roll around next year. That’s because from 25 December 2025 EVs will have to pay the full amount to drive in the capital’s Congestion Charge Zone, TfL has confirmed. Owners of zero-emission models currently benefit from […]
How to maximise your ITS World Congress experience
With the ITS World Congress in Dubai only 75 days away, and ERTICO-ITS Europe gearing up for nearly 40 sessions a day, offering you a comprehensive and diverse technical programme, this is the perfect opportunity to share insights and engage with our exceptional Technical Session speakers. The 30th ITS World Congress takes place in Dubai from […]
RoadPeace publishes open letter declaring overwhelming support for Graduated Driving Licensing
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has today issued an open letter to the incoming government urging them to introduce a Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) system in the UK, which would drastically reduce road crashes involving young and inexperienced drivers. The letter, which has been signed by over 1900 people in just two weeks, has […]
APCOA supporting three more London councils to tackle street issues
The London councils of Ealing, Harrow and Hounslow have come together to sign a joint contract with APCOA to tackle problems such as littering and other enviro-crime offences. The new arrangement with APCOA came into force on 1st July 2024 and means APCOA Environmental Enforcement Officers (EEO) are patrolling on streets, in town centres, and in […]
Highways UK Excellence Awards: Nominations closing…
This is the last week that you can nominate your peers for the Highways UK Excellence Awards. You can help Highways UK celebrate quality and excellence in the highways industry by nominating projects, partnerships and teams up until midnight on July 5th. You can still get 10% off all awards tables until nominations close. The award categories for 2024 […]
Join ITS UK for its Annual Parliamentary Reception
Intelligent Transport Systems UK is holding its annual Parliamentary Reception on 4 September in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons from 1 to 4pm. With the General Election tomorrow, the Reception will provide a great first opportunity to meet with new Ministers and MPs, as well as colleagues, policy makers, stakeholders and industry leaders from the transport technology sector. “We will confirm […]
