South Gloucestershire: Multi-million pound M4 bridge opens
The new A432 Badminton Road bridge, which crosses the M4 and links Bristol with Yate, was opened on Friday afternoon, with motorised vehicles able to use it from Saturday morning. In 2023, a planned inspection revealed severe defects in the old bridge, which was built in 1966 and was used by around 16,000 vehicles every day. […]
New £2 million Blackburn roundabout set to cause ‘months’ of traffic delays
Motorists in Lancashire are facing months of delays and disruption as a result of a major road upgrade. A £2 million roundabout is being built on the north eastern end of Blackburn, adjacent to a new housing development, reports the BBC. This four-arm roundabout, due to be completed in early 2027, will allow safer access […]
Greenwich Council announces investment to improve 26 roads
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has more than doubled its budget to resurface roads and pavements for 2026 As part of the £60 million investment drive Getting Things Done, the council has increased its annual highway maintenance budget to £3.65 million, reports Southwark News. The highway resurfacing programme will complement the current pavement renewal work, […]
Derbyshire ‘considering options’ to clear pothole backlog
The purchase of a JCB Pothole Pro is just one of the options under consideration by Derbyshire County Council as it looks to clear its backlog of pothole repair issues. In January the authority, along with a dozen others, received a “red” rating based on the condition of its roads, with 28% of A-roads judged to be […]
Webinar: The End of Traditional Traffic Detection in ITS
Traditional traffic detection technologies have supported traffic management systems for many years. However, the requirements for modern traffic infrastructure are changing. Intersections, highways, and urban mobility environments need more than isolated detection points. They require reliable real-time data, continuous tracking, accurate classification, and a broader view of all relevant road users. To address this topic, […]
Insurance company tries calming drivers through dedicated radio station
A Swedish insurance company has launched its own radio station designed to keep drivers calm behind the wheel and reduce the risk of collisions linked to road rage and aggressive driving. Radionytt.se reports that the digital station, called Carmony Radio, has been developed using research into how music can influence mood, concentration and stress levels. […]