Robotics could be the solution to keeping the Forth Road Bridge open
Robotics may be used to helpclear ice from the Queensferry Crossing to ensure it remains open as plans are made for the Forth Road Bridge to be used in emergencies. Graeme Dey, Minister for Transport, said a number of possible solutions are being looked at to ensure the £1.35 billion bridge is not forced to close in […]
First standalone 5G network up and running in Milton Keynes
The UK’s first standalone 5G network is now up and running in Milton Keynes, which is powering driverless cars, robots, medical devices, and energy-saving devices. The new project, called MK:5G, is being trialled by businesses to do everything from managing traffic flow and powering up driverless vehicles, to enabling patients to be monitored without having to […]
WJ Group aquires Bellstan Ltd
WJ Group has announced the acquisition of Bellstan Ltd, a long-standing road marking company based in Berkshire. The official acquisition announcement follows the December introduction of investment partner THI. WJ has immediately put its ambitious strategic plan into action, with Bellstan being the first acquisition since the THI partnership began. Speaking about the deal, WJ […]
Ongoing maintenance needs funding certainty – ADEPT publishes third survey on public rights of way
Local authorities and other organisations managing rights of way have said ongoing maintenance needs funding certainty. This is according to the results of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT’s), third survey on the impact of Covid-19 on public rights of way. Rights of Way Officers from over 68 local authorities […]
50% of drivers say they would be willing to change their journeys to reduce pollution, says new survey
More than half of drivers would be willing to take a detour if it meant reducing pollution outside of schools, according to a new survey conducted by Renault. The survey, which involved 2,000 motorists nationwide also revealed that of those drivers whose regular commute involves driving by a school, more than a third said they […]
New Nottinghamshire cross-party highways panel gets to work
The new Nottinghamshire County Council cross-party highways panel will meet for the first time next week Following a motion last month, Nottinghamshire County Council’s newly-formed transport and environment committee is set to establish a cross-party review panel to deliver improvements across the county’s 2,750 miles of roads. Led by committee chairman, Coun Neil Clarke MBE, […]
Workflow management systems help drive efficient working and future-proof businesses, Highway’s Voices hears
Digital transformation and in particular, workflow management systems, that offer highway companies the ability to operate paperless and recall information about a job instantly, are helping the industry become safer and more efficient while future-proofing those businesses at the same time. These were the thoughts of Chris Ball, Head of Sales at Re-flow, whose system […]
Leeds City councillors support bid for ‘levelling up’ investment
Councillors in Leeds have reiterated their calls for £40m of government money to go towards “revolutionary” improvements to the city’s leisure services and West Leeds roads. The council is hoping to gain around £20m of funding each for two schemes, from the Government’s Levelling Up fund. The first proposal focuses on travel and environmental improvements to […]
Call for evidence to inform future stragetic policy on connected and automated mobility launches
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles is asking for evidence to inform future strategic policy on connected and automated mobility in the UK. The call for evidence aims to identify areas of expected UK competitive advantage in the future global CAM supply chain, and early opportunities for […]
Testo’s A19 roundabout flyover opens to cars after two years of work
The £124.5 million project to upgrade the A19 at Boldon reached a final milestone this week as as the new A19 flyover crossing Testo’s Roundabout opened to cars. While the scheme to upgrade the busy junction isn’t set to be complete for another few weeks, the opening of the bridge is likely to cut traffic […]