DfT Lane Rental Conference – as it happened
We’re live at the Department for Transport’s Lane Rental Conference 2026 in Tower Hamlets – it is a one-day event bringing together local authorities, utilities, and industry professionals to discuss how lane rental schemes, where companies are charged for occupying busy roads, can be used to reduce congestion from roadworks. It focuses on sharing policy […]
AI, cyber threats and a changing industry: SWARCO CEO’s unfiltered view on this week’s Highways Voices
This week’s Highways Voices features one of the most important people in the highways and transport technology industries – Michael Schuch, the CEO of SWARCO. He sat down with Paul Hutton for an in-depth chat about the industry during Intertraffic Amsterdam and they discussed sustainability, the challenges around, and the state of the industry globally, […]
Yunex Traffic UK to build new state-of-the-art facility in Bournemouth
Yunex Traffic UK has signed a lease for up to 20 years for a new, purpose-built facility at Bournemouth Airport. The contemporary site will bring office teams, engineering specialists and manufacturing operations together under one roof for the first time. Designed to enhance collaboration, increase efficiency and support future growth, the facility will provide the […]
Opinion: Ground stability is critical to UK road performance – Mainmark
As pothole costs soar and climate pressures intensify, ground engineering experts warn that the real problem with the UK’s roads may lie beneath the surface. The rising cost of pothole repairs across the UK is back in the spotlight – but the issue goes far deeper than surface defects. Addressing the underlying ground conditions rather […]
ORR business plan prioritises protecting road users
Road users across Britain will continue to see positive impacts from the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) planned work as set out in its newly published Business Plan for 2026–27. As National Highways enters its third road investment strategy, where it will have £27bn in funding, ORR will hold the company to account to deliver […]
ADEPT responds to new Government pothole announcement
David Shepherd, Chair of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)’s Transport & Connectivity Board, has issued a response to the government’s recent announcement on pothole investment. “We welcome the government’s commitment to accountability and to ensuring investment in local roads delivers real improvements for drivers,” he said. “Multi-year funding certainty […]
BYD set to roll out ‘hundreds’ of 1500 kW fast EV chargers
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD claims it is taking electric car charging to ‘a whole new level’ with the introduction of hundreds of new 1500 kW ‘Flash’ chargers across the UK. The devices can be used to rapid-charge any EV brand and will be capable of delivering electricity at 1500 kW. This is a significant improvement […]
Countdown to Istanbul: Congress app goes live, demos launched, new partners announced
There are just 12 days to go before the start of the 2026 ITS European Congress, with the event kicking off with the official Opening Ceremony on Monday 27 April, bringing together representatives from the city of Istanbul alongside institutional and industry leaders to set the direction for the days ahead. In other Congress news, […]
DfT writes letter to local authorities on local highway maintenance funding
Antonia Williams, Director General, Roads Transport Group, Department for Transport, has issued a letter addressed to the Chief Executives of local highway authorities in England, highlighting highways maintenance incentive funding requirements for 2026 to 2027. The full letter can be read here, but it begins: “Dear chief executive, The Department for Transport (DfT) has previously […]
Andrew Doyle appointed WSP’s Country Director for Ireland
WSP has appointed Andrew Doyle as Country Director for Ireland. Previously with Egis, Mr Doyle brings over 30 years’ experience delivering major road and rail programmes across Ireland, with a strong background in operational leadership and safety critical infrastructure. Dan Bishop, Managing Director for Rail, WSP commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Andrew to WSP to lead our […]