“Outstanding” JCT Traffic Signals Symposium programme published
Traffic signals remain the premier way for local authorities to manage traffic on their networks and are increasingly used to support public transport and active travel policies – therefore the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Leeds remains the premier event for highways professionals and suppliers in the UK. The learned programme for this September’s […]
GRAHAM reports strong profit growth and strategic momentum in FY2025
John Graham Holdings Limited (GRAHAM) has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025, delivering a year of strong profitability, strategic progress, and continued investment in innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Despite a modest 6% decline in revenue to £1.06 billion (2024: £1.12 billion), the Group achieved a 71% increase in profit before […]
National Highways pledges £2.4 million support for phase 2 of Castlefield Viaduct transformation
National Highways is supporting the National Trust’s project to turn the Grade II Victorian viaduct in Manchester into a “sky park” and bring a welcome green space to the heart of the city by committing £2.4 million of funding. The funding help lay the foundations to double the park’s size, transforming the untouched half of […]
5G deployed at ports of Felixstowe and Harwich
Hutchison Ports (UK) has successfully completed the roll-out of a single private 5G network across the port of Felixstowe and Harwich International port. It is one of the UK’s largest private 5G networks, providing fast, reliable and secure communication and control systems for a wide range of traditionally driven and fully autonomous operational vehicles and […]
Northern Ireland’s DfI launches social media campaign to raise awareness around fitness to drive
Although we may drive on the left, motorists in Northern Ireland are being told to keep themselves right on the roads, in terms of their health and their fitness to be behind the wheel. The Department for Infrastructure has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness around fitness to drive. The campaign reminds drivers […]
Locations for new Birmingham speed cameras announced
Six new sites for the location of speed cameras across Birmingham have been announced by the city council. The average speed enforcement cameras, to be installed by the end of 2025, will be funded through the Clean Air Zone net surplus revenues and the locations agreed following joint working with West Midlands Police. Routes have […]
Teletrac Navman launches OEM Telematics
Teletrac Navman has launched OEM Telematics, a new product enabling customers to connect its TN360 fleet management platform with factory-fitted telematics hardware from a wide range of vehicle manufacturers. The development removes the need to take vehicles off the road for aftermarket hardware installation by connecting the data from the embedded vehicle telematics device with […]
Resurfacing work to start in Burton town centre
A highways project to improve two Burton town centre junctions is beginning next week. The Staffordshire County Council scheme will see crews resurface the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street and New Street. Works will also include the New Street traffic island, along with the High Street and Manor Drive approaches. Daytime work to repair kerbs, […]
PTV Group earns ISO 27001 certification for Information Security
PTV Group, part of the international brand Umovity, has successfully certified its Information Security Management System (ISMS), covering development and operations, according to the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. The certification reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to meeting the highest international standards in cybersecurity and data protection. ISO/IEC 27001 is the leading global standard for […]
Video tutorial helps cut driver blind spots toward motorcyclists
New research which explores why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road has revealed how a simple video intervention could help save lives – with 92% of drivers reporting a greater understanding of hazards. Despite making up less than 1% of UK road traffic, motorcyclists account for nearly 20% of road fatalities. The Motorcycles in […]