Gallows Corner flyover fully reopens to traffic
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the much-delayed Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout have fully reopened to traffic, following the completion of major strengthening and refurbishing work as well as water infrastructure work by Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW). All remaining traffic management and diversion routes have been removed. Originally built in the 1970s […]
More than half of roadworks incursions caused by drivers seeking shortcuts
A dangerous rise in drivers ignoring roadwork closures to skip queues is putting lives at risk, according to new analysis from National Highways. There is growing concern across the road transport sector around incursions- the name given to incidents where a vehicle enters a closed-off section of roadworks because of the danger to roadworkers. Across […]
“A massively damaging U-turn” – Scottish Government drops review of road user charging powers amid council criticism
The Scottish Government has halted a review of local road user charging legislation, prompting criticism from Edinburgh councillors who say the decision could restrict councils’ ability to introduce congestion charging and fund sustainable transport initiatives. The decision, disclosed in a written parliamentary question at Holyrood, relates to a regulatory review of charging powers established under […]
SWARCO upgrades overheight vehicle detection systems for Shropshire Council
SWARCO UK & Ireland has upgraded two overheight vehicle detection (OVD) systems for Shropshire Council, strengthening protection for bridges in Shrewsbury and Hanwood. In the centre of Shrewsbury, the new system replaces non-compliant equipment that was no longer working and has been installed to protect the low arch Cross Street bridge, which carries eight railway […]
UK-Europe Pavilion in Korea to showcase innovation and build momentum for Birmingham 2027
Leading transport technology organisations from the UK and across Europe will come together at next month’s ITS World Congress in the Korean city of Gangneung to demonstrate their expertise, develop international partnerships and invite the global ITS community to the following year’s Congress at Birmingham’s NEC. The UK and ERTICO – ITS Europe Pavilion, delivered […]
Sheffield announces £360,000 plan for Clean Air Zone, ring road and city centre traffic sensors
Sheffield City Council is planning to spend £360,000 on traffic sensors because it “lacks information about how people and vehicles move around”. A capital spending hearing will vote later today (21 September) on installing 36 sensors across the inner ring road, city centre and Clean Air Zone, says The Star. The move represents increasing the city’s combined ‘Intelligent […]
Oxfordshire highways chief claims £167.9 million to fix county’s roads is ‘not enough’
Almost £168 million is being given to Oxfordshire to fix the county’s roads over the next four years, but its .highways chief has said the money is still not enough. Oxfordshire County Council has approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans to spend £245.5 million […]
BEAR Scotland to replace deteriorating joints on M9 Forth Bridge
BEAR Scotland is to replace deteriorating expansion joints and renew the carriageway on the M9 Forth Bridge near Stirling in a scheme designed to improve safety, ride quality and the structure’s service life. The work, commissioned by Transport Scotland, covers approximately 135 metres of the motorway, an area of around 0.6 hectares. It will involve […]
Huntingdon capacity scheme wins Best Paper at JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
A project combining established traffic engineering techniques with new technology to unlock around 20% more capacity at junctions in Huntingdon has won Best Paper at the 2026 JCT Traffic Signals Symposium. “Old Tricks, New Dogs: Improving capacity using old techniques and new tech”, presented by Chris Kennett of Chris Kennett Consulting and Mark Underhill of […]
Drivers to be fined under Welsh Government’s emission rule change
A new rule change aimed at cutting vehicle emissions comes into force in Wales later this month, reports North Wales Live. Under existing legislation, Rule 123 of the Highway Code advises motorists to turn off their engine when their vehicle is stationary on a public road. In certain circumstances, leaving a vehicle’s engine running while stationary […]