National Highways unveils modernisation plans to upgrade A38 Saltash Tunnel
National Highways will be embarking on the second phase of a major modernisation upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel later this autumn. As part of a ‘generational’ refurbishment project, the Tunnel and Traffic Control System within the 36-year-old tunnel will be upgraded, including electrical distribution, new LED lighting, fans and electronic signage. Carrying around 40,000 […]
London celebrates World Car Free Day with local events and around 200 Play Streets
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and London Play are encouraging Londoners to mark World Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, as around 200 streets across the capital will be transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings this weekend. Local streets across London will become play streets between Friday 20 September […]
A roadmap to the future in the city where it all started – ITS World Congress 2027 launched to visitors in Dubai
The organisers of the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham are promising the world they’ll see the best in cutting-edge transport technology in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The city officially launched the Congress countdown internationally on the last day of the current ITS World Congress in Dubai. Both events are being organised by […]
Pothole Prevention Week – talking about the solutions, not just the problem, on this week’s Highways Voices podcast!
This week, the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has launched Pothole Prevention Week as part of its on-going commitment to highlight the benefits of surface treatments that prevent potholes from forming in the first place. Joining us on Highways Voices for this conversation (see below), is Mike Hansford, the new Chief Executive of the RSTA […]
Oxa buys StreetDrone
Self-driving vehicle software group Oxa has bolstered its position in industrial logistics with the acquisition of StreetDrone. Backed by Google, Oxa develops the software behind autonomous vehicles. The group has supported the rollout of self-driving bus and shuttle services. The company announced on Wednesday it had acquired StreetDrone, an Oxford-based startup that specialises in industrial logistics […]
Millions excluded from cycling due to lack of cycle parking
Millions of people are excluded from cycling – and the benefits it brings – due to a lack of cycle parking, a new report reveals. The study, published by active travel charity Sustrans, found those on a low income or not in employment are hardest hit – with almost a third (32%) lacking somewhere safe […]
Welsh Government wants to place electric charging point at all new homes with parking spot
Welsh Government is considering introducing new regulations to mandate electric car charging points on all new homes, and properties being redeveloped or changing use. The government wants to move the country towards net zero by increasing the usage of electric cars in Wales. Under the proposals every new residential building with an associated car parking […]
News on Lower Thames Crossing planning application is expected in October
The Secretary of State for Transport is expected to make a decision on whether to grant the Lower Thames Crossing a Development Consent Order by 4 October 2024, however the Department for Transport will endeavour to issue the decision ahead of the new deadline if possible, National Highways has said. To get permission to build […]
Clearer standards needed to boost economy’s resilience says NIC
Government should set clear standards of resilience that infrastructure operators must maintain in the face of sudden shocks, the National Infrastructure Commission has reiterated in a new report. Climate change and related weather extremes, alongside a heightened reliance on digital technologies, mean that the UK faces increased risks of vital networks and services being unavailable […]
Rotherham Council set to spend a further £20m on active travel schemes
Work has started on new active travel infrastructure improvements in Rotherham. The Broom Road / Wickersley Corridor Sustainable Transport Scheme has begun this week. The project includes work at Stag roundabout, sustainable travel measures on Wickersley Road, the extension of the recently completed Broom Road cycleway, and an Active Travel Scheme in the Moorgate area. […]