From Amsterdam to everywhere: More ideas shaping our roads, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, AGD Systems and TRL
Our latest episode of the Highways Voices podcast, recorded live at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, brings together six leading voices from across the global mobility sector, highlighting how artificial intelligence, connected systems and data-driven innovation are rapidly reshaping transport, road safety and urban mobility. Podcasts from Intertraffic are sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL. […]
Government announces £1 billion Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and Depot Charging Scheme
The government has announced a fund to support businesses across the UK roll out electric vans and trucks with £1 billion of funding. It says the Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) “aim to tackle two of the biggest barriers to businesses making the switch – upfront costs and […]
TTF Live 2026 hailed an “overwhelming success” after real-world tech demos
The Managing Director of LCRIG is describing the special format used for this 2026 Transport Technology Forum “TTF Live!” conference in Hinckley last week as an “overwhelming success”. Kerry Winstanley, whose Local Council Roads Innovation Group delivers the TTF on behalf of the Department for Transport, says delivering both policy discussions and practical demonstrations “worked […]
New walking and cycling project in Belfast put on hold
The Northern Irish government has decided to halt plans for a new bridge in Belfast “indefinitely” over ongoing legal proceedings around how infrastructure projects are approved and funded. The Ormeau Bridge is planned for walking and cycling but the project is being put on hold because of legal issues around the A5 Western Transport Corridor. […]
Shropshire announces pothole repair drive
Shropshire Council has announced two Roadmaster vehicles are being deployed to tackle potholes on rural roads. The vehicles operate during the sping and summer months fixing potholes and other imperfections using a spray injection patching technique. David Vasmer, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and environment, said: “We are determined to get on top of […]
Welsh councils to receive an extra £50m in capital funding
Councils across Wales are to share £50 million in additional capital funding this financial year, which the Welsh Government says will help them “manage rising costs and invest in vital local services”. It says the funding, distributed to all 22 local authorities using the general capital formula, can support a wide range of priorities including from fixing potholes and repairing highways. Councils can use […]
Union declares “state of emergency” over robotaxis
A union representing app drivers and couriers working in the gig economy has warned of an “unprecedented jobs crisis” faced because of the planned introduction of driverless taxis in London this year. In a post on Facebook, the App Drivers and Couriers Union declared a “state of emergency” for 100,000 London private hire drivers. Its […]
Could pay-for-performance roads be the answer to the UK’s pothole crisis?
Amid new research which reveals the stark reality of Britain’s pothole crisis, Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd has asserted its belief that there could be, at least in part, a solution in the form of reverting to a pay-for-performance resurfacing model. According to the latest report from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), the cost of repairing […]
Loch Restil: BEAR Scotland announces A83 excavation works schedule
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is today set to carry out work to remove material affecting drainage on the A83 at Loch Restil, a freshwater loch that lies in the pass between Glen Croe and Glen Kinglas on the Cowal Peninsula, in Argyll and Bute Works will be carried out between the hours of […]
UK electric HGV charging record set by Windrose
Windrose Technology Inc. has recorded its fastest-ever charging session in the UK, following a successful demonstration of its E700 eHGV using Voltempo’s Megawatt scale HyperCharger. During a tour of the UK, Windrose E700 achieved charging speeds of 600kW using Voltempo’s HyperCharger, operating at 745 amps. The session marks a new UK benchmark for the company […]