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 […]

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 […]

Webinars explore PAS 2161 and the future of road condition monitoring

TRL are partnering with LCRIG and Highways News to run dedicated webinars for technology providers interested in achieving PAS2161 approval as well as Local Highway Authorities seeking further information about the approvals process, requirements, and implementation considerations. PAS 2161 approval refers to certification or accreditation that a road condition monitoring technology or survey method complies […]