Essex: 1,000 Community Speed Watch volunteers thanked for keeping communities safe
More than 1,000 Community Speed Watch volunteers across Essex are being thanked for the vital role they play in helping keep their communities safe as Volunteers’ Week is celebrated across the UK. Supported by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), Community Speed Watch gives local people the opportunity […]
Highways UK publishes 2026 agenda
The organisers of this year’s Highways UK event in Birmingham in October have announced an impressive list of keynote speakers, with the event promising to bring together more exhibitors, more senior speakers, more networking opportunities, and more innovation than ever before. The event takes place at the NEC on 14 and 15 October and among […]
Wayve’s Fischer says London driverless car novelty will wear off ‘within minutes’
Wayve believes Londoners will stop noticing they are sitting in driverless cars within minutes of using them, as the UK AI startup prepares to launch autonomous vehicles on Uber’s network in the capital. Katie Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, said the company expected passengers to move quickly from novelty to habit once […]
Sussex: AI cameras detect more than 2,000 offences in four weeks
More than 2,000 seatbelt and mobile phone offences were detected one one road during just four weeks of AI road safety cameras being used in Sussex. The technology was deployed on the A283 between Steyning and Shoreham to target these offences, which are two of the most common causes of fatal and serious injury collisions. […]
A1 dualling scheme debate intensifies after deaths
Calls for safety improvements on the A1 in Northumberland have escalated after five people died in two major incidents just nine days apart. Campaigners have said the current traffic situation on the key route is “the worst it has ever been”, says the BBC. The government has pledged to improve safety at certain junctions in […]
Minimum 12-year wait for new Tees crossing, says region’s Mayor
There would be at least a 12-year wait and currently a £700m cost for any new A19 road crossing over the River Tees, the local regional mayor has said. The government would need to fund the scheme “but that’s not happening any time soon because they’ve just massively cut all the road budgets”, Tees Mayor […]
Road Haulage Association renews fuel rebate call
The RHA has renewed its call for an Essential User Rebate for transport operators, arguing that recent government support measures do not go far enough to offset the impact of rising fuel costs on the sector. In an editorial published this week, RHA MD Richard Smith said a 35% increase in fuel prices since February […]
Grantham Southern Relief Road project wins national award
Grantham’s Southern Relief Road project has been recognised as one of the UK’s top construction sites after receiving a prestigious Gold Award at the 2026 Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards. The award places the scheme in Lincolnshire among the upper echelon of construction projects nationally, recognising the exceptionally high standards maintained throughout delivery […]
Potholes on Scotland’s motorways and other major roads have to be fixed more quickly, survey suggests
Fewer than a quarter of drivers are happy with how quickly potholes and other defects are fixed on Scotland’s motorways and other major roads, latest research has suggested. The poll, commissioned by Transport Scotland, revealed that only 24 per cent of those questioned were satisfied with the speed of repairs, while 58 per cent were […]
Stoke-on-Trent rolls out more EV charging points
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is continuing its drive towards greener, cleaner and healthier roads with the installation of six more public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sockets in the city. One 7kw charger will be operational at each venue, providing two charging sockets. More charging points are scheduled for deployment throughout the summer. The council is continuing […]