Leeds: Construction work begins to improve safety and accessibility
Leeds City Council has announced that construction work is starting on the Westgate Connector scheme. The scheme, funded by £6 million from Active Travel England (ATE), and delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is designed to tackle longstanding issues along the route, including limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and high collision rates. The […]
Bring us your road safety challenge: SolarLite urges councils to put active studs to the test
Local authorities are being encouraged to put forward difficult locations on their road networks for the SolarLite Local Authority Impact Challenge, with urban collision hotspots and sites where existing street lighting will remain among the potential candidates. Two webinars supporting the initiative have highlighted opportunities to improve road safety, reduce carbon and tackle recurring lighting […]
EV charging plans to give Staffordshire residents more choice and better value
Electric vehicle owners in Staffordshire could benefit from more accessible and convenient charging under a locally led £4.6 million programme shaped around residents’ needs. It would expand charging in car parks and community locations, while helping eligible residents without driveways access lower-cost home charging. This would use Staffordshire’s £4.588 million Government Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure […]
Lincolnshire: Planning application submitted for major Nettleham Roundabout improvements
A major step forward has been taken towards improving one of Lincolnshire’s busiest junctions, a planning application for the A46 Nettleham Roundabout improvement scheme now submitted. The proposed improvements would help reduce congestion and make journeys more reliable for people travelling between Lincoln, Nettleham and surrounding communities, while creating safer and more accessible facilities for […]
Norther Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure publishes Active Travel plan
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has set out how her Department intends to make walking, wheeling or cycling the easiest and most enjoyable travel choice for shorter journeys within our towns and cities. “Everyday Active Travel: The Urban Delivery Plan” outlines the Department’s plans to deliver improvements for pedestrians and cyclists within urban towns […]
Pagabo launches £2bn framework with opportunities for regional highways contractors
Regional highways contractors are being invited to tender for places on a new public sector works framework with an estimated total value of up to £2 billion. Procurement specialist Pagabo has opened the tender process for its National Framework for Small to Medium Works 2026, which includes highways and public realm schemes alongside a wider […]
Incursions Working Group calls for industry collaboration to protect roadworkers
The Incursions Working Group (IWG) is encouraging organisations and individuals across the highways industry to share their experience and help develop practical ways to prevent vehicles entering roadworks and putting roadworkers in danger. Established in 2017, the group brings together around 50 organisations, including clients, contractors, designers, traffic management companies, technology providers, other suppliers and […]
Jet Plant Hire strengthens senior team with new Operations Director
Road planing specialists Jet Plant Hire has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new Operations Director as the company continues to grow. Colin Redmond has joined the board, bringing 22 years of experience in the highways and infrastructure sector, previously working at organisations including Breedon Group plc, one of Jet’s long-standing partners. […]
Australian road-safety innovator Haltivision is first adopter of Q-Free’s Intrada cloud ANPR technology
Australian road-safety technology company Haltivision has announced that it has become the first adopter of Q-Free’s new Intrada® Cloud automatic number plate recognition (ANPR/ALPR) technology. Haltivision has successfully integrated and tested the cloud-based service within its intelligent roadside technology platform. Rather than requiring ANPR processing to be performed on dedicated recognition hardware at each roadside […]
Gritter drivers preparing for another Oxfordshire winter
Oxfordshire’s team of 55 specialist drivers to keep its 30 gritter lorries moving whenever the freezing weather strikes are prepared and ready for winter action. To make sure the county is ready when temperatures drop below zero, Oxfordshire County Council and its principal highways contractor M Group also have three barns at its depots in […]