UK roads are in worse condition than official reports – RSTA and GAIST call for smarter maintenance
The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) and highways technology company GAIST have released new data about the state of the roads in England showing that, although road conditions are significantly worse than official reports suggest, an AI led approach could save £2 Billion. Using the most comprehensive AI-driven road condition analysis, GAIST has a national […]
National Highways completes safety upgrades for smart motorways
National Highways has published its fourth and final Smart Motorways Stocktake Progress Report, outlining the completion of key safety initiatives and providing updated analysis on smart motorway performance. The report confirmed that all 2020 stocktake actions have been implemented, including the installation of radar-based Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) technology on all All Lane Running (ALR) motorways. […]
Solar Gates UK joins MVIS & Bartco Australia under THL Group
Torquay Holdings (THL) Ltd, a global organisation encompassing Mobile Visual Information Systems (MVIS) and Bartco Australia, leaders in advancing safety, innovation, and connectivity across infrastructure, is excited to announce the acquisition of Solar Gates UK, a premier provider of solar-powered safety and security barriers and traffic management solutions. This strategic acquisition expands the MVIS & […]
TfL confirms details of new Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Shuttle service
New cycle-shuttle service, which will operate through the Silvertown Tunnel, will start on 7 April and will be free to use for at least one year Cycle Shuttle service will carry a wide range of cycles and feature a unique silver and blue branding to distinguish the vehicles from the regular bus network. Bus will […]
Generous professionals “fill a bus” to support local children’s hospices
Warm hearted bus Drivers, Engineers, Presentation Team, and Support professionals have donated clothes, books, and other items to help support a major charity, which runs local children’s hospices. A special handover took place at Stagecoach East, where staff there met two of EACH’s Corporate Fundraisers, Sam Woo and Erin Henry. Professionals from local bus operator […]
Major safety boost for A47 ‘Acle Straight’
A key route linking Norwich and Great Yarmouth will benefit from a new scheme which aims make the road safer for road users and those living nearby. Work started today (Mon 17 March) on improvements to the A47 Acle Straight, designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of […]
HS2 beam lift progress for Brackley’s A43 bridge
The construction of a bridge that will allow high speed trains to pass under the busy A43 near Brackley has taken a major step forward with the structure’s enormous steel beams lifted into position during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, […]
National Highways reveals shocking roadside littering habits as it backs Great British Spring Clean
Research commissioned by National Highways has revealed that 65% of drivers who admit to littering have discarded food and drink waste on the roadside. Of those who admitted to littering: 22% say they litter out of habit 20% intentionally discard biodegradable items to feed wildlife – despite the fact this causes 3 million animal deaths […]
Public consultation launches to overhaul safety at Leeds’ A58 collision hotspot
Leeds City Council has invited residents, businesses, and commuters along the A58 Roundhay Road and Barrack Road to share their views on important road safety, bus, walking, public realm and cycling proposals. The public consultation is currently open to the public and will run until 20 April 2025. The plans are proposed for Roundhay Road, […]
Aggregate Industries commits to sustainability mission for highways industry with rebrand to Holcim UK
Aggregate Industries has rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift to provide the highways sector with seamless access to the latest sustainable building solutions. With over 200 sites and 4,000 employees across the UK, the organisation’s 25 brands* are uniting under Holcim UK to drive this growth. Building on trusted partnerships, the […]
