DfT starts conversation on connected data services to shape UK’s digital roads future
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology has used his address at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to start a conversation about the future connected data services that will bring together vehicles, road users and road operators. Darren Capes says starting the development of a Digital Vehicle Services Framework gives the […]
Smarter tech, safer roads: Inside Westcotec’s collision-prevention mission on this week’s Highways Voices
We make another one of our trips to a leader in our industry to find out more about becoming a successful business on today’s Highways Voices, and give you some ideas in your day-to-day job. We’re at Westcotec in Norfolk talking road safety, too, discussing how the key to reducing road collisions isn’t just tougher […]
Shaping the future of emergency response: VESOS and DfT lead next-gen eCall workshop with EENA
The specialist eCall consultancy and software company VESOS Solutions, in collaboration with the Department for Transport in the UK, is leading a workshop later this month to support the X_HeERO project focussing on the development of the Next Generation emergency call (eCall) system. This workshop, with the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) who are X_HeERO […]
Balfour Beatty appoints Joanna Vezey as Managing Director of UK Highways business
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has today announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey who will join the Group in December 2025 as Managing Director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a Graduate. She returns to the company […]
ITS UK brings the sector to Labour Party Conference to demonstrate innovative transport technology
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has held its ‘Transport Tech Showcase’, displaying the innovation and dynamism of the sector to policymakers, at the Labour Party Conference. Taking place at Labour Party Conference, the Transport Tech Showcase demonstrated five innovative companies, Kapsch, Yunex Traffic, Intelligent Instruments, Trainline and Smart Applications Management. The organisations displayed real-world […]
Westcotec strengthens road safety offering with new standard temperature monitoring feature
Westcotec, the UK-based provider of intelligent road safety signage, has announced that temperature monitoring technology will now be included as standard across its product range. This new functionality enables Westcotec’s vehicle-activated signs to make automatic adjustments to their activation speed thresholds in response to changing weather conditions. This enhanced safety feature is being offered at […]
£384m South Wales highways deal to go out to tender in 2026
The South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA), hosted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, has announced the launch of a procurement process for a £384m highways framework covering trunk roads across South Wales. The four-year deal is due to begin in April 2027, says Construction News. Carmarthenshire County Council and Monmouthshire County Council will […]
Westminster council launches multi-app parking platform
Westminster Council have announced the launch of London’s first multi-app parking scheme offering greater choice for drivers. The platform will benefit residents as operating costs shift to consumers, saving taxpayers £1.2million a year and unlocking new funds to improve local transport links. There will be also be more competition as drivers can choose between apps, […]
Cormac celebrates major wins at the 2025 CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards
Cormac have won awards at the CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards for the fourth time, following previous successes in 2019, 2022, and 2023. The Biodiversity Challenge Awards encourage the construction industry to ‘go BIG for nature’ by putting biodiversity at the centre of projects, delivering beyond normal business practice and compliance with applicable legislation, such […]
Cohda On-Board Unit approved for EU public transport and as OEM Aftermarket accessory
V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology company Cohda Wireless, has announced that its On-Board Unit (OBU) has successfully achieved E1 certification, paving the way for its V2X technology to be incorporated into public transport systems and as an approved OEM Aftermarket Accessory across Europe. As part of the E1 certification process, Cohda’s OBU has undergone and passed crucial […]