Valerann awarded €3.6m ESA contract to develop AI and satellite data-enabled road traffic monitoring platform
Valerann has been awarded a €3.6 million co-funded contract from the European Space Agency’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) program. The contract will support the development and demonstration of an AI and satellite data-enabled traffic monitoring and incident detection platform designed to enhance nationwide road network safety and efficiency. The initiative alignswith the BASS […]
Building solutions specialist commits to sustainability mission with major rebranding
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 4000 employees across the UK, the organisation’s 25 brands* are uniting under Holcim UK to drive this growth. Building on trusted partnerships, the […]
Public consultation launches to overhaul safety at Leeds’ A58 collision hotspot
Leeds City Council is invitning 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, […]
Road maintenance ‘backlog’ continues to grow, according to this year’s ALARM survey
The backlog of carriageway repairs in England and Wales has reached new heights at almost £17 billion, according to this year’s ALARM Survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA). The figures from the survey report that more than half (52%) – equivalent to around 106,000 miles– of the local road network reported to have less […]
Arnold Clark installs over 240 ultra-rapid EV charge points across the UK
Arnold Clark has installed over 240 ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points in Scotland and England, making it cheaper and easier for drivers to charge on the go. As part of a £30 million investment, the Group has launched its own bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge, which will see over 500 EV chargers installed […]
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, […]
Hertfordshire councillors approve over £100m Highways Maintenance budget
Between April 2025 and March 2026 more than 1100 maintenance and improvement schemes will be delivered across Hertfordshire’s 3200 miles of roads and pavements. Hertfordshire Council’s Integrated Works Programme includes a comprehensive range of highway maintenance and improvement projects, all aimed at improving your everyday journeys. The planned works include repairs and maintenance to pavements, […]
MPs to investigate if councils are equipped to manage street works and if England need a ‘road works commissioner’
The Transport Committee will tomorrow question experts on whether local authorities have the power to properly manage street works, amid concerns that when utility companies dig up roads it can cause prolonged traffic disruption and damage to surfaces and pavements. The first panel will examine whether local authorities have the tools and resources they need […]
WeRide and Renault stage first autonomous Robobus trial in Spain
WeRide and Renault Group have announced a new partnership that will offer a complimentary autonomous Robobus pilot service in the centre of Barcelona, Spain. The service showcased the maturity and potential of automated transport technologies in a dense, complex urban environment. Last week’s pilot also represented the first test of WeRide and Renault’s jointly developed […]
Wayfinding technology trialled in Greater Manchester
The latest wayfinding technology is being trialled to assist visually impaired passengers in navigating Greater Manchester’s public transport network. The GoodMaps technology, accessible via a free app, is set to aid navigation for visually impaired passengers at various transport hubs across the region. The Bury Times is reporting that the three-month trial, running from March […]
