National Highways looking to establish Lower Thames Crossing technical consultancy framework
National Highways is looking to establish a Specialist Technical and Professional Services (StaPS) Framework for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, to provide technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation for roads, structures (including tunnel), highway infrastructure, operations, environmental sustainability and health and safety. Also the evaluation and review of, projects, policies and standards, including […]
TfL launches Walking and Wheeling Action Plan
The Mayor of London and Transport for London have launched a Walking and Wheeling Action Plan that sets out how Sir Sadiq Khan, TfL and London’s boroughs will work closely to invest in significant improvements to London’s streets over the next decade. Boroughs are responsible for the vast majority of London’s streets, meaning the plan […]
World Congress promises to showcase West Midlands’ integrated transport future
The Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands is promising the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham will provide a “global platform” to demonstrate how intelligent transport systems can transform mobility, safety and connectivity across the region. Sandeep Shingadia told an ITS UK Executive Dinner the Congress will be far more than a […]
Cornwall: WJ delivers road marking and safety improvements on the A30
WJ has successfully delivered a package of road marking and safety improvements on the A30 between Roseworthy and Hayle in Cornwall, working on behalf of National Highways. The works followed a full resurfacing of this busy section of the strategic road network, creating a good opportunity to use long-life materials that would complement the new […]
UPDATE: Additional measures enacted to keep Menai Bridge open during festival week
The Welsh Government have brought in extra measures to ensure the Menai Suspension Bridge remains open during Urdd Eisteddfod week. The bridge, which links mainland north Wales to Anglesey, has been restricted to vehicles under 7.5 tonnes since repair works began in October 2022 but three closures in two days this week, caused by overweight vehicles, […]
PACTS chief questions RIS3 safety ambitions
The head of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has questioned whether National Highways’ latest safety ambitions go far enough, arguing that the government-owned company risks missing the spirit of Vision Zero despite repeatedly stating that safety is its “number one priority”. Speaking on the Highways Voices podcast, PACTS Executive Director Jamie Hassall criticised […]
eFREIGHT Autonomous sets out next steps for UK autonomous HGV rollout
eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology led by Voltempo, has revealed the findings of a nine-month long study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles, identifying hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal shuttle operations as the most viable starting points for early UK deployment. The findings were presented at Voltempo’s Autonomous conference in […]
TTF sets date for 2026 Autumn Update in Birmingham
The Department for Transport-led Transport Technology Forum has announced the date for its annual Autumn Update conference – it’ll take place on Tuesday 17 November in Birmingham, with TRL as the headline sponsor. The one-day meeting returns to the IET at Austin Court for the fourth year running. It allows local authorities and the supply […]
Bee Network orders 125 more electric buses
Another 125 Wrightbus electric buses will be coming to Greater Manchester as the latest orders for the Bee Network are confirmed, giving the economy a boost by backing UK businesses. It comes after another order of 55 new electric double-decker buses was placed earlier this year, adding to the 76 previously purchased from the factory […]
Northumberland residents call for A1 dualling due to summer traffic
Residents of villages near the A1 in Northumberland have renewed calls for it to be dualled after bank holiday traffic led to major delays. Drivers were stuck in long queues from where the road becomes a single carriageway in Northumberland. Trudy Long, owner of Carr’s Corner village shop in Longframlington, said she knows not to […]