“The sky’s the limit” for apprentices recognised at DfT Special Recognition Awards
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology will praise the next generation of highways professionals when he addresses the winners of the inaugural DfT Special Recognition Inspirational Apprentice Awards. Darren Capes, who is also Senior Vice President of the Institute of Highway Engineers will introduce the awards ceremony held during the 2025 LCRIG […]
Call for ‘immediate halt’ on floating bus stops as video shows cyclists ignore crossing
Campaigners have called for an immediate halt to new floating bus stops due to safety fears for blind passengers. A video posted on X went viral and it shows pedestrians being forced to dodge dozens of cyclists who ignored a zebra crossing across a bike lane in Farringdon Street. During the two minute clip two […]
Could potholes curb Elon Musk’s UK driverless car plans?
Tesla’s bid to have driverless cars on the streets of the UK could be slowed by the UK’s winding roads and potholes. Tesla launched its driverless ‘robotaxis’ in Austin, Texas last week and representatives of Elon Musk’s firm have met with senior civil servants in Whitehall as it pushes for self-driving cars to be fast-tracked in the […]
Zero Emission buses and Active Travel among Scotland’s Infrastructure Investment Plan achievements
The Scottish Government has published its fourth annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines progress made during the last year on climate change, economic growth, public services, and child poverty as well as major project activity and key infrastructure delivery achievements. The lastest report covers the period 2024-25 […]
Controversial Edinburgh roundabout upgrade set to continue – for now
A push to axe Edinburgh council’s support for a controversial upgrade to a congested city roundabout has been snuffed out by the city’s transport boss. Plans to upgrade the busy Sheriffhall Roundabout in Dalkeith, the only flat junction on the bypass, have been in the works since 2018, but work has not yet started on […]
National Highways provides ‘update’ on M6/M61 pinchpoint
National Highways have issued an update on its intentions to tackle the M6/M61 pinchpoint near Preston. The point where the M61 northbound meets the M6 northbound is regularly heavily congested at peak times. Around three years ago National Highways, which is responsible for the maintenance and management of the motorways, revealed that transport bosses were looking at “the possibility” of […]
Suffolk: A14 weekend closures announced
Closure dates have been revealed for emergency repairs to take place in Suffolk on the A14 Higham Railway Bridge. The closures will take place throughout July, with a diversion route in place. National Highways said: “We’re doing emergency repair work on the A14 Higham Railway Bridge, near Kentford. This will ensure the structure remains safe and in […]
Tech Tours showcase Atlanta’s transportation innovation at ITS World Congress
The ITS World Congress has announced details of its Tech Tours, offering first hand experiences with cutting-edge transportation technologies in real-world settings across the greater Atlanta area. This year’s event will showcase nearly 800 speakers and hundreds of exhibitors sharing the latest transportation innovations. The Tech Tours spotlight Georgia’s technological leadership through visits to the Atlanta Braves’ stadium traffic management center, Curiosity Lab at Peachtree […]
Barrier repairs on M11 set to cause delays
National Highways is advising motorists planning to travel on the M11 in Cambridgeshire between junction 10 (Duxford) and junction 13 (A1303) in both directions to allow more time for their journeys. The agency is carrying out emergency central reservation barrier repairs. The motorway has been reduced to one lane in both directions with the second […]