Highways sector reacts to King’s Speech
King Charles has laid out the government’s law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords, with particular relevance to the transport sector. The speech gave an outline of 37 bills ministers want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament. “The United Kingdom’s economic […]
Northumberland County Council and East Riding’s Karl Rourke among winners of ADEPT President’s Awards 2026
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has celebrated the achievements of local authorities, partners and individuals from across the country at its 2026 Spring Conference and President’s Awards. Held at the Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street in London the event brought together place leaders from across the […]
Jenoptik average speed cameras to be installed on A85 in Argyll & Bute
Average speed cameras from Jenoptik are set to be installed on a section of the A85 Tyndrum to Oban road in Argyll and Bute. The devices could be installed this month, with the aim of reducing the number of accidents on the stretch of road between Tyndrum and Bridge of Awe, according to ArgyllBute24. A […]
M53 gets £50m mid-life makeover
The first instalment of a £50m fit-for-the-future investment in Merseyside and Cheshire’s M53 motorway will get under way next week. For each of the projects, overnight lane closures along the M53 will be used where possible – with a limited number of weekend motorway closures for demolition and installation phases. Traffic management will also need […]
Bus Users UK highlights cross-party momentum behind bus reform in Scotland
Following last week’s Scottish election results, Bus Users UK has analysed the bus policy commitments set out across the political party manifestos. Bus Users UK said with no party securing an outright majority, the SNP administration led by John Swinney is expected to rely on support from other parties including Scottish Labour, the Scottish Greens, […]
TfL delivers faster junction upgrade with Plus+ Advantage from Yunex Traffic
As part of a junction improvement programme at the intersection of the A41, Hendon Way and The Vale in the London Borough of Barnet, Yunex Traffic supplied, installed and commissioned a 56-aspect traffic signal and control solution for Transport for London. The new intersection features Yunex Traffic’s Plus+ solution and was delivered using the company’s innovative […]
Glasgow City Council supports M8 bridge demolition project
Glasgow City Council has informed the Scottish Government that it backs the demolition of a section of the M8 motorway through the city centre. The Glasgow Times reports that the council’s response to a Transport Scotland consultation is to remove the Woodside Viaduct, a key stretch of the motorway to the east of Charing Cross. The government’s transport authority is exploring three options for […]
Toolkit published to help highway authorities navigate Local Government Reorganisation
A new toolkit designed to help local highway authorities navigate local government reorganisation (LGR) has been published. Developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) in partnership with Local Partnerships, the Navigating Highways Services through Local Government Reorganisation Toolkit helps authorities navigate the highway challenges associated with LGR. Drawing on […]
Derbyshire: Speed cameras to enforce temporary A38 speed limit as two-year works confirmed
A section of the A38 in Derbyshire will have a camera-monitored temporary speed limit when a two-year project begins later this year. National Highways has confirmed that it will be working on the A5132 Carriers Road bridge that runs over the A38 at Eggington from August, in which a 50mph temporary speed limit will be introduced on the A38 […]
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Melbourne tolling system upgrade
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected by ConnectEast to deliver a major upgrade of the Multi-lane Free Flow (MLFF) roadside tolling system on the EastLink tollway in Melbourne, Australia. The MLFF tolling system upgrade project is a significant multi-year financial investment, scheduled for completion in mid 2028. This upgrade reinforces Kapsch TrafficCom’s role as the long-standing […]