WJ Group acquires tech company Sunstone IP Systems Ltd
WJ Group has acquired the business and assets of tech company Sunstone IP Systems Limited in a deal that will strengthen its technology solutions and provide a base for further development. From its base in Staffordshire, WJ Group is the UK’s largest highways safety and road marking solutions organisation – turning over more than £100 […]
New study identifies “disconnect” between carbon plans and reality
New research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance and Local Council Roads Innovation Group suggest a disconnect between the net zero ambitions of local authority policy makers and the resources available to deliver on them. AIA Chair David Giles told the LCRIG Strictly Highways conference in Blackpool that its study found that nine out of ten […]
A5 dualling in Northern Ireland approved
Ministers at Stormont in Northern Ireland have approved the long-awaited A5 road upgrade project – including a full dual carriageway. The BBC reports total cost of the road upgrade will be about £1.2bn, with €600m (£500m) coming from the Irish government. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said that work on the project would begin in early […]
World’s first open online platform gives public a voice in safety of automated vehicles
WMG, at The University of Warwick, has launched the world’s first online platform that enables the public to influence the development of Automated Vehicle safety. Safety Pool™ Studio is a driving scenario creation platform for the public to design road scenarios based on their real-life experiences or expectations during the introduction of AVs. The […]
Causeway wins new contract in Texas
British-owned digital work zone and road management platform Causeway one.network has announced an agreement with the City of Arlington, Texas to use the company’s Traffic Management platform and Live Link mobile application to reduce congestion and improve safety across the city. The work will focus on the city’s huge sports and entertainment complex, home to […]
Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole
Hundreds of jobs, faster tube journeys and regional growth will be delivered thanks to a new rail manufacturing plant officially opened by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today (3 October 2024). The Secretary of State will attend Siemens’ Rail Village in Goole to celebrate the formal opening of its new £200 million site. The plant will […]
Council to host Highways and Transport Careers Fair this October
Wiltshire Council is hosting an exciting event for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the highways and transport sector. The Highways and Transport Careers Fair, on Wednesday 16 October, will showcase a wide range of roles and opportunities, including highway maintenance, public transport operations, traffic management road design, engineering traffic modelling, planning contracting and […]
