Yorkshire Signals Group relaunches to boost collaboration across the region
Traffic systems engineers from across the Yorkshire and Humber region have come together to revive a regional forum designed to encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development. Initiated by Joel Dodsworth, UTMC Manager at Leeds City Council, with support from the Transport Technology Forum, the inaugural meeting of the newly re-established Yorkshire Signals Group brought […]
Driverless vehicles could affect planning “unlike anything the system has handled before”, say institutes
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Institute for Driverless Transportation (IfDT) believe that the rollout of autonomous vehicles, set to begin in London in September, could place pressure on the UK’s planning systems “unlike anything they have handled before.” In a new primer paper for planners, the RTPI and IfDT warn that the rollout […]
Yunex Traffic delivers intelligent signal control solution for historic Nith Bridge
Yunex Traffic has delivered a new Plus+ traffic signal and control solution for Dumfries and Galloway Council on the historic Nith Bridge, a 45-metre-long, 5.0-metre-wide, 250-year old stone arch structure on the A702 in Thornhill. Until now, the Grade A listed bridge operated without signal control, with vehicles giving way informally and pedestrians relying on narrow […]
Galliford Try MD talks of “pride” at Carlisle Southern Link Road completion
After Carlisle’s much-anticipated Southern Link Road was opened earlier this week, David Lowery, Divisional Managing Director – Infrastructure Services Division and Executive Board Member at Galliford Try has posted on LinkedIn that the “pride and sense of collaboration was overwhelming.” “For our customer, Cumberland Council, this project was conceived over 50 years ago,” he said. […]
TfL testing smarter way to manage street works disruption
Transport for London is trialling Immense, a city-scale modelling tool that lets planners test hundreds of scenarios before a single cone is laid, cutting delays, costs and surprises for road users and operators. Every year 400,000 roadworks are competing for road space in London. Utility firms need to dig, developers need to close lanes and […]
Extra Staffordshire highways crews in place to tackle defects
Extra highways crews will be in place to help tackle defects across Staffordshire over the summer. A total of 14 extra crews will be up and running by the end of June, with the crucial task of repairing the county’s potholes and other defects. They will be based at all four of Staffordshire County Council’s […]
Oxfordshire trialling 15 different types of pothole repair techniques
Oxfordshire County Council and its highways contractor M Group have used Wildmere Road in Banbury as a test site to trial 15 different methods of filling in potholes or ‘patching’ minor defects. Wildmere Road was closed and a 700-metre stretch was divided into sections. Each section had a different type of pothole or patch repair […]
CIHT honours industry excellence at Awards Dinner
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has recognised outstanding achievement across the highways, transportation and infrastructure sector at its annual Awards Dinner 2026, bringing together professionals from across the industry to celebrate innovation, leadership and impact. Taking place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London and hosted by Justin Webb, the evening highlighted the […]
Enhanced Mobile Carriageway Closure vehicles rolled out to boost highway safety
Highways vehicle manufacturer King Highway Products has unveiled a new Enhanced Mobile Carriageway Closure (EMCC) vehicle, designed to improve safety standards for both roadworkers and road users across the network. Developed with innovation at their core, the EMCC vehicles create a secure, traffic-free working zone during the installation and removal of traffic management, helping teams […]
Leicestershire announces £1.9 million Rockingham Road plans
Market Harborough residents can learn about plans to improve Rockingham Road, with designs now revealed for a scheme to cut congestion, improve safety and make it easier to get around. The route is one of the town’s busiest and already sees delays at peak times, especially around Clarence Street and Gores Lane. The £1.9 million […]