Valerann launches AI-powered traffic management pilot in Italy with Autostrada del Brennero
Valerann has announced a 12-month pilot project with Autostrada del Brennero, a major European transit artery, across a 55-mile section of the A22 motorway in Italy. A first of its kind in Italy, the project will evaluate how AI-powered data fusion improves network visibility, incident detection and response, operator situational awareness, and risk management while […]
M6 Thelwall Viaduct works to introduce long-term contraflow
National Highways is to begin a programme of overnight closures on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct as it prepares to introduce a 24/7 contraflow as part of a long-term maintenance scheme. The closures, between junctions 20 at Lymm and 21 at Woolston, will allow a new traffic management layout to be installed ahead of the […]
‘Stop means STOP’ road safety campaign rolled out across the North West
‘Stop means STOP’ is the vital safety message being shared with drivers, reminding them of their legal duty to stop when instructed by a school crossing patrol officer. Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety team took the message directly to communities last week, with road safety sessions taking place at five schools across the county. Following […]
Surrey puts £7m into 45-mile surface dressing programme
Surrey County Council has treated more than 45 miles of the county’s roads this year as part of a £7 million surface dressing programme covering 63 roads. The council says the work is intended to extend the service life of worn road surfaces, restore skid resistance and prevent water ingress, while causing less disruption than […]
Over £10m invested in North Somerset’s roads
North Somerset Council has invested more than £10.1 million in maintaining roads, while introducing a new long-term strategy designed to help roads, footways and other highway assets last longer and deliver better value for residents. The council’s recently published Highway Maintenance Transparency Report highlights the scale of work already being carried out across North Somerset […]
Essex commits to 90-day pothole fix
Essex County Council has given a commitment to fix “low to medium” grade potholes within 90 days of any that are reported. The Reform UK-led council said it would repair the defects within the timeframe if reported from October, after it declared a pothole emergency this year. Mark Webster, Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure, said […]
London TravelWatch CEO announces retirement
London TravelWatch, the independent watchdog for the travelling public in and around the capital, has announced that Michael Roberts is to retire from his position as Chief Executive at Easter. Mir Roberts joined London TravelWatch in January 2023 and under his leadership, the organisation has campaigned for better bus, Tube and rail services, called for […]
Video clip appears to show driverless bus trial in London depot
A viral video of a driverless bus in a London depot has sparked fears among bus drivers about job security. The ‘no users in charge’ bus trial started in 2025 and has been run as a test to potentially support Transport for London (TfL) in their goal of stopping all deaths and public transport-related injuries by 2041, […]
Popularity of safe cycle routes underestimated, says charity
National charity Cycling UK says local authorities are being held back from creating more safe cycling and walking routes by a mismatch in perceptions that masks how popular they are. The statement comes as the charity launches its new report designed to encourage and inspire councils to build high-quality infrastructure, titled The Route Forward: The people […]
Cornwall: Penzance installing town centre enforcement cameras
Cameras are being installed at both ends of Market Jew Street in Penzance to enforce a daytime traffic ban on the street. Restrictions, which prevent cars and delivery vehicles from entering the street between 11am and 4pm, have been in place since 2020 in order to provide space for pedestrians and cyclists to move around […]