Experts say Scotland’s growth is being held back by a lack of new roads
Challenges presented by geography and politics have stalled the growth of Scotland’s road networks, threatening to keep the economy in the slow lane, according to transport experts. Michelle Ferguson, director of the CBI Scotland, told The Times: “You only need to look at a Google satellite map to realise Scotland’s motorways are the beating heart […]
National Highways apologises for Black Cat roundabout chaos
National Highways has apologised after motorists were left stranded for up to seven hours on Saturday (5 July) after a combination of planned roadworks, faulty traffic signals and confusing diversion signage brought the Black Cat roundabout and surrounding roads to a standstill. The A1 northbound between the Black Cat and Wyboston was closed on Friday […]
Cornwall: Installation of new speed cameras begins on A38
Infrastructure for a dozen new speed cameras is being installed along one of Cornwall’s most dangerous roads. It forms as part of a £750,000 road safety scheme aimed at reducing collisions and improving driver behaviour. The work is being carried out on the A38 between the Carkeel roundabout and Trerulefoot in south east Cornwall, says […]
UK EV market growth being held back despite positive start to 2025
Despite encouraging EV market growth in the UK in 2025, an industry expert says that a lack of reliable charging infrastructure to support the transition could ‘slam the brakes’ on EV uptake. David Pownall, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland’s VP Power Systems, says reliable, well-placed, and accessible chargers will form the backbone for a successful EV transition. “A quarter […]
VivaCity ranked in first place on the North East Combined Authority Framework
VivaCity, the transport technology scaleup transforming cities into smarter, safer and more sustainable places to live and work, has been selected as the top supplier on the North East Combined Authority (NECA) framework titled Intelligent Detection and Automated Turning Counts Specification. This framework, led by Newcastle City Council, enables local authorities in the region to […]
ITS UK to host summer drinks reception
ITS UK is hosting a summer drinks event, after its AGM at the organisation’s new offices in London, on Thursday 17 July. The drinks will be an informal affair, but to get conversation flowing three speakers have been invited to each give five minutes covering their thoughts on the question: “What is innovation?” The speakers set to offer […]
Key milestone reached in £23m National Highways bridge replacement
Motorists will benefit from quicker journeys along part of a Greater Manchester motorway this month as long-term traffic management restrictions are lifted. Restrictions eastbound along the M67 between the M60 Junction 24 (Denton Island) and Junction 1A (Denton) will be removed completely. In addition, the temporary 50mph speed limit is also being removed eastbound on […]
CIHT launches second Sector Workforce Survey to shape the future of highways and transportation
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has launched of second biennial workforce survey on Thursday 3 July, a major initiative aimed at tracking employment trends, understanding workforce composition, and forecasting future challenges across the UK highways and transportation sector. Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 survey, which established a vital baseline […]
The key things you need to know about procuring EV charging infrastructure – in one short webinar
The Transport Technology Forum is offering local authorities further support and expertise to help them develop high-quality bid documents for delivering electric vehicle charging infrastructure in their areas. A 75-minute online session on Tuesday 8 July will bring together experts from across the EV industry to share practical advice on bid writing and explore innovative […]