Much-loved industry figure dies suddenly
Highways News is very sad to share that 30-year industry veteran Rory Poole has passed away after suffering a stroke. The popular roads and bridges expert died on Sunday “peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most.” Writing on LinkedIn, his brother Richard wrote: “You will all know that Rory was generous, funny and larger […]
Sharing secrets of better industry inclusivity, and better transport for all on Highways Voices
Helen Clifford’s story is remarkable enough on its own: in 1984, she became London Transport’s first female mechanic, walking into a world of workshop pin-up calendars, no women’s changing facilities and a culture that simply wasn’t designed for women, and she’s now been recognised for it. In this edition of Highways Voices, recorded at the […]
Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future
A partnership that will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology has been signed by the Government and Wayve. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AI for autonomous driving pioneer will deepen collaboration on next‑generation self‑driving technologies and back the scale‑up as it continues to grow in Britain. The agreement brings government and industry together around shared research interests, supporting responsible deployment of automated […]
Glasgow to begin phased rollout of 20mph speed limits
The phased rollout of 20mph speed limits across Glasgow begins next month. The move aims to cut collisions, reduce injury severity and help create calmer, safer streets – especially for people who walk, wheel and cycle. Govan will be the first city neighbourhood to see the change. A legal order coming into force on 4 June 2026 will […]
English councils to get pavement parking enforcement powers
Local authorities across England are poised to receive strengthened powers to deal with motorists who create obstructions by parking on pavements. In January, the government revealed the powers would take effect later in 2026, allowing councils throughout England to introduce restrictions on specific roads and issue fines against those who flout them, says the Bristol […]
Bristol City Council to spend £21m investment ‘fixing potholes and repairing bridges’
Roads across Bristol are set for a £21m investment over the next few years with work including fixing potholes and repairing bridges. Later this week Bristol City Council ’s transport policy committee is due to approve spending the money on a variety of improvements, says Bristol Live. Priority will be given to roads with bus routes, cycle […]
Safety-critical temporary weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge to be introduced
A new safety-critical 18 tonne weight restriction, except buses and emergency vehicles, will be introduced on the Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 to ensure the structure remains safe for everyone using it. A diversion route for vehicles above this weight will be put in place for those travelling both northbound and southbound. Vauxhall Bridge carries 39,500 vehicles every […]
Umovity and Tatweer launch Middle East’s first Adaptive Ramp Metering System
Umovity, the joint brand uniting Econolite and PTV Group, in partnership with Tatweer, a leading provider of professional engineering services and innovative smart mobility technologies, have successfully deployed the first adaptive ramp metering system in the Middle East. Installed on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street, one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest corridors, the system uses real-time […]
Nottingham requests additional traffic signal funding
Nottingham City Council is requesting an additional £4.5m to continue maintaining and improving the traffic signal network, bringing the total estimated investment to £9.5m. More of Nottingham’s traffic signals are set to be improved with LED and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) equipment, including two junctions and four pedestrian crossings. The council are also introducing adaptive […]
SocietyWorks provides dedicated FixMyStreet Pro service for Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council has chosen FixMyStreet Pro for its new digital reporting service for local street and highway-based faults. Development has been completed by SocietyWorks on a brand new, dedicated installation of FixMyStreet Pro for Dumfries and Galloway Council, complete with integration with its asset management system Causeway One Asset Management (formerly known as […]