Autumn decision on Croydon Flyover refurbishment
A decision on whether the crumbling Croydon Flyover n South London will receive the government funding needed for a major refurbishment is expected later this year, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The upgrade would prolong the life of the ageing structure by at least 25 years and help avoid the risk of future closures […]
New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic
A vital new road in North Yorkshire has opened to traffic in a move that has been heralded as key for generations to come using one of the most strategic routes in the country. The majority of the new 4.2-kilometre route at Kex Gill, which has replaced a section of road repeatedly affected by landslips, […]
Major Norfolk road upgrade nears completion, with bridge named after road safety campaigner
National Highways’ £100 million project to dual the Blofield to North Burlingham stretch of the A47 in Norfolk is entering its final stages, promising a less congested and safer route that will open up the area to business. The scheme has replaced a single lane 2.6-mile stretch of carriageway with a new two-lane dual carriageway, […]
Transport Scotland announces £55 million investment to improve bus services
Bus passengers across Scotland are set to benefit from a £55 million investment in infrastructure designed to improve the reliability, accessibility and efficiency of bus services. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn, confirmed the funding allocation ahead of today’s Better Buses Legislation Stakeholder Roundtable, which will bring together representatives of bus […]
Marlborough delivers new highways training programme for care-experienced young people in Havering
Six young people from the London Borough of Havering that have been through the care system have recently completed a new three-week ‘Introduction to Highways’ programme, designed to give them practical experience of the industry and support their next steps towards employment. Building on Marlborough’s long-standing partnership with Havering Council and our shared commitment to […]
One Island transport app launches on the Isle of Man
A new app has launched on the Isle of Man that is looking to change the way taxis operate by incorporating an Uber style experience for customers. The app, One Island, also offers bus information, updates on the ferries and flights and links to local news stories, reports Manx Radio. Darren Barklie, one of One […]
Australia: Transport Victoria launches Perceptual Countermeasures trial for motorcycle safety
The Victorian Government in Australia is trialling an innovative Perceptual Countermeasures (PCM) scheme to improve motorcycle safety on high-risk roads. This trial is part of a national trial being led by the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR). The project has successfully obtained Commonwealth funding through the National Road Safety Action Grants Program. The Department […]
French highway operator selects TomTom Traffic to enhance real-time motorway operations and driver information
Cofiroute, a division of VINCI Autoroutes and a leading private French highway operator, has selected TomTom Traffic to enhance driver information and real-time traffic operations across its motorway network. Leveraging TomTom Route Monitoring, Cofiroute monitors traffic conditions, supports incident management and informs drivers through variable message sign (VMS) boards along its routes. The solution is […]
Kapsch TrafficCom to deliver smart parking project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Kapsch TrafficCom has started the implementation of a new €400,000 smart parking integration project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The project is aimed at improving parking efficiency and providing better parking spot information to residents and visitors across the city, thereby reducing city traffic and pollution. The occupation information of 24 separate parking areas […]
ARTSM responds to TOPAS closure announcement
The Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM) has responded to the announcement by Traffic Open Products and Specifications Ltd (TOPAS) at its AGM on 20 August 2026, to bring about the closure of the TOPAS business by Q2 2028. Kealie Franklin, CEO of ARTSM, said: “The registration fee model was unable to sustain […]