TomTom unveils next generation Automotive Navigation Application
TomTom has announced the launch of its new Automotive Navigation Application, a ready-to-use solution built on TomTom Orbis Maps with an intuitive User Interface layer added on top of TomTom’s enhanced Navigation SDK. The seamless integration of these components sets the application apart as an off- the-shelf solution for automakers, enabling them to roll out […]
Oxford temporary congestion charge for cars approved
A temporary congestion charge for cars at six locations in Oxford will begin later this autumn. The decision was made by the county council’s cabinet at a meeting yesterday. The scheme aims to reduce traffic in the short term while Botley Road remains closed, preventing the start of the traffic filter trial. It is designed to improve bus […]
M60 Simister Island improvements get the go-ahead
National Highways has been given the go-ahead to make changes to the M60 Junction 18 Simister Island Interchange after the Department for Transport approved the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the scheme. This approval grants planning permission to move forward with work that will deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys on the motorways in […]
M4 to shut for three days next month
National Highways has announced the closure of the M4 in both directions between junction 18 (Bath) and junction 19 (M32) from 7pm Friday 10 to 6am Monday 13 October. It’s to enable the lifting of eight steel beams into place for the new A432 Badminton Road Bridge. This key scheme milestone will be the last […]
The agenda is set: PTV UK & Ireland 25th UGM
PTV Group has announced the Agenda for the 25th PTV UK & Ireland User Group Innovation Day. The event will take place on 14 October 2025 at a new venue: etc. venues, Prospero House in London. This year’s Agenda is packed with news and updates on the PTV software, a panel discussion on ‘the future of transport and […]
All-Party Parliamentary Group gets on board for Catch the Bus Month 2025
MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Buses and Coaches gathered in Old Palace Yard, Westminster in support this year’s Catch the Bus Month campaign led by Bus Users UK. Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum joined forces to promote the huge social, economic and environmental benefits of these vital services. Around 10 million […]
Cumbria: More than 10,000 drivers caught speeding through roadworks
Over 10,000 drivers have been caught speeding through M6 roadworks near Penrith in Cumbria. The offences took place at the site of a major infrastructure project, prompting urgent safety warnings from both National Highways and police. The speeding violations were recorded near Lowther Bridge, where a two-year, £9 million refurbishment scheme is underway, says the […]
A75: Bypass opinions sought for Springholm and Crocketford
Local residents and road users are being invited to view and have their say on early options for bypasses for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway as initial design and assessment work progresses. The route options being developed are set to go on display at public exhibitions in […]