Watchdog calls for action as new research shows drivers don’t trust diversion signs
New research published today by Transport Focus has found that symbols on diversion signs used on roads to show the alternative route to follow (squares, diamonds and circles) are not widely understood by road users yet are widely used. The independent watchdog is looking to work with National Highways to help improve drivers’ experience of diversion routes. […]
The Highways Sector Council Launches inspirational ‘Ways of Life’ Campaign at Highways UK with Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood MP
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has launched its innovative ‘Ways of Life’ Campaign developed to showcase the positive role highways play in our modern lives and the many opportunities there are for rewarding careers in the sector. With the aim of motivating individuals to learn more about highways and consider joining the highways and transport […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund announces MSc Bursary Scheme for 2025/26
Charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has announced it will be running its Transport MSc Bursary programme once again, for the academic year 2025-26. The Trustees of the Fund are hoping to encourage more people to study for a transport related MSc – both those who are new to the transport sector and people who are […]
Industry-wide adoption of connected and autonomous construction plant equipment would add billions to UK economy
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has found that the widespread adoption of Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) in the construction and infrastructure industry would have enormous economic and productivity benefits for the UK. Costain was commissioned by the Department for Transport to provide market analysis of wider adoption of CAP – construction equipment that uses […]
CIHT calls for budget to support vital role of UK transport infrastructure
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has called for the UK government to provide commitments in the budget later this month to ensure the UK has an effective transport network. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “Transport is politically challenging, and yet it plays a crucial part in our futures. People need […]
Messagemaker Displays to launch new MS1 and Urban VMS at Highways UK M
Messagemaker Displays will launch two new LED sign ranges at Highways UK this week, taking place on the 16th and 17th of October at the NEC in Birmingham. The MS1 is a highly specialist product for motorway applications, designed to facilitate a quick and easy installation with a variety of existing brackets. The Urban Variable Message Signs […]
Traffic officers help uncover a piece of history at 800-year-old priory
A team of traffic officers gave up their time to help with the conservation of an 800-year-old priory – and unearthed a long lost piece of ancient wall. Swapping their National Highways uniforms for waterproofs, the volunteers had offered to help remove some of the thick vegetation and shrubbery that had grown over the ruins […]
Major clean-up getting underway to cut road flooding issues in Northumberland
A major clean-up of Northumberland’s drains is getting underway – to help combat problems caused by last winter’s extreme wet weather and avoid further problems from being experienced this coming winter. Costing over £1m, teams will be carrying out an intensive programme of ditch cleaning, channel sweeping and gully cleansing over the coming months in […]
Department for Transport has funded the repair of 31.5 km of roads in West Sussex this year
This year’s road maintenance programme, which is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) Road Resurfacing Fund, has come to an end in West Sussex with the final scheme of works being completed in Yapton. The DfT Road Resurfacing Fund granted a total of £4.322 million to West Sussex County Council for the 2023-2025 financial […]
Mabey Hire facilitates fine-tuning of Manchester motorway bridge bearings
When differential settlement was detected between the piers to a busy motorway bridge in Manchester, Mabey Hire was called upon to assist with adjustments to the bridge bearings, involving levels of precision rarely seen, as well as continuous monitoring of the micro-millimetre increments to the jacking procedure. Originally constructed in the 1960s, Barton High Level […]