RAC responds to M25 closures
Ahead of National Highways closing the M25 twice in March – starting this weekend – RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Without careful planning, drivers could face some really lengthy tailbacks during the eight days of M25 closures that start this weekend. We expect diversion routes, especially along the A3, to become heavily congested. “Anyone with a […]
TRL secures major investment
The UK’s transport research and innovation pioneer since 1933, TRL, has received a major injection of investment through UK-based mid-market financial body Blandford Capital. Established as a government research department before being privatised 29 years ago, TRL now enters what it calls its third phase of evolution, with this transformation is being driven by a […]
Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery: New report highlights impact of severe weather on UK roads
The UK is facing more frequent and intense extreme weather and without greater preparedness this will have consequences for our roads and the communities they serve. This is a challenge shared across the highways sector, and one which the UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG) is taking very seriously. To that end a new review looking […]
Wake-up call: Greater Manchester launches campaign to combat drivers’ “shocking” mobile phone usage
Drivers are being warned about the potentially life changing consequences of using their mobile phone behind the wheel as part of a new campaign by Safer Roads Greater Manchester. Distractions can make drivers slower to recognise and react to dangers on the road. Using a mobile phone while driving is a significant cause of road […]
Reimagining Oxford’s streets: feedback sought
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on potential street improvements for the city centre and north Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council is asking for feedback on ideas that have been developed, and inviting suggestions on new ones, for the future of the city’s streets and squares as part of a Central […]
GRAHAM appointed to deliver the new A10 bridge at Waterbeach
Construction and civil engineering company GRAHAM has been appointed as the principal contactor for the new pedestrian, cycle, and equestrian bridge over the A10 at Waterbeach, Cambridge. The project commissioned by Urban&Civic, aims to enhance sustainable travel options between the new Waterbeach development, the Science Park, and Cambridge City Centre. The new bridge will connect […]
Fifteen sections of main roads next as Reading’s biggest ever resurfacing project continues
Reading’s biggest ever road resurfacing programme continues today with work starting on the next phase of main road improvements, which will see another 15 sections of major roads resurfaced over the next six weeks. This is the continuation of a two-year programme in which 64 sections of major roads around Reading are being improved for […]
Co Durham: 183-year old bridge revived with modern engineering
Dating from the early 1830s, Whorlton Bridge in County Durham has had to be closed to traffic whilst a major programme of works is carried out, during which every component is to be removed, refurbished and replaced. To facilitate the works, a bespoke catenary system has been installed, with Mabey Hire’s adaptable and modular propping […]
LG Display starts mass production of ultra-large automotive displays
LG Display, a subsidiary of LG Electronics, announced today that it has officially begun mass production of the industry’s first 40-inch Pillar to Pillar (P2P) automotive display. The company is accelerating its push into the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era by scaling up the production of premium automotive display solutions with the goal of revolutionizing the […]
New autonomous world speed record set in Florida
Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest scientific-technological university, have joined forces with Maserati and 1000 Miglia Experience Florida to carry out an ambitious high-tech initiative during the renowned competition’s stop in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The activity is part of MOST – Italy’s National Center for Sustainable Mobility, which drives research, innovation, and […]
