Wandsworth Bridge Road improvements delayed after council forgets to consult TfL
Planned works to Wandsworth Bridge Road have had to be delayed after the local council, Hammersmith and Fulham, failed to consult Transport for London (TfL). The transport authority is a statutory consultee for proposed changes to highways which form part of the Strategic Road Network, including Wandsworth Bridge Road in south Fulham, reports FulhamSW6.com. Hammersmith […]
Autonomous Trucking: Waabi Driver integrates with Volvo’s VNL Autonomous
Physical AI pioneers Waabi and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have reached a major milestone in autonomous trucking by successfully integrating the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous. This joint achievement underscores the significant progress both companies are making together in advancing autonomous freight. “The future of autonomous trucking hinges on three critical areas: autonomous technology […]
First Lower Thames Crossing Skills Hub opens door to new jobs in Kent
National Highways has opened the first of its new Skills Hubs in Gravesend, to provide free work-based training for local people who want to join or learn new skills in the construction industry. The Lower Thames Crossing is one of Britain’s most important economic infrastructure projects, that will tackle congestion on the Dartford Crossing and […]
Brighter nights ahead as Staffordshire invests in LED streetlights
Staffordshire County Council has invested in new LED streetlights to help keep the county’s roads safer and brighter whilst making big cost savings. With the clocks having gone back on Sunday 26 October, the county council is reminding residents of its ongoing commitment to upgrading a further 15,000 streetlights across Staffordshire. This £4.9 million investment […]
Surfacing improvements planned for A92
Motorists using the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath will benefit from an improved road surface as Breedon Aggregates, working on behalf of Claymore Roads, carries out resurfacing works in three places. The works begin on Sunday and will be overseen by BEAR Scotland. To protect road workers and road users, all works will be done […]
Blakedale supplies traffic management fleet to support new Silvertown Tunnel
Traffic management specialists Blakedale are working with Riverlinx, the consortium delivering the project for Transport for London, to support the daily operation and maintenance of the new Thames road tunnel between Greenwich and west Silvertown. Built to relieve pressure on the nearby Blackwall Tunnel and improve cross-river connectivity, Silvertown is the first new road tunnel […]
Drivers “outraged” as Islington introduces temporary 10mph speed limit
Motorists have complained their cars and bikes are stalling after Islington Borough Council introduced a 10mph speed limit on one of its roads. The new restriction is on St John Street, typically a 20mph zone, and runs from Angel underground station to Smithfield Market, says the Daily Mail. The Labour-run authority said the limit will only […]
Q-Free makes Dynamic™ Signals secure API documentation available for integration
Q-Free has announced the publication of its interface control documentation and communication protocols for the Dynamic™ Signals Application Programming Interface (API). The move provides integrators, agencies, and partners with the information necessary to integrate Q-Free’s first-of-its-kind cybersecure traffic signal control software into their traffic management ecosystem. Widely recognized as the global standard for software integration, APIs are […]
Oxford temporary congestion charge starts today
Oxford’s temporary congestion charge has gone live this morning. The temporary initiative from Oxfordshire County Council will reduce traffic in the city while Botley Road remains closed, preventing the start of the traffic filter trial. The temporary congestion charge is located at points on six roads in Oxford. Cars with permits and all other vehicles […]
Bus Users UK welcomes new Director for England
Bus Users UK has announce the appointment of the organisation’s new Director for England. Becky Miller, whose role officially starts on Monday 10 November, brings with her a powerful blend of international experience, community engagement and a deep commitment to accessibility and inclusion. With a background in education, advocacy and stakeholder collaboration, and a Master’s […]