North Lincolnshire: Barton link road work begins
Smoother journeys around the Barton-upon-Humber area are a step closer as construction begins on the town’s new link road that will connect Barrow Road, the A1077 and Caistor Road, helping to reduce pressure on existing routes, improve traffic flow and cut the number of HGVs travelling through the town centre. It will also create better […]
Free Bee: New Greater Manchester Mayor announces subsidised bus travel plans
Greater Manchester’s newly-elected Mayor has set out plans to give 11 to 16-year-olds free bus travel on the Bee Network from next year. On her first official day as Mayor, Bev Craig has announced that the change will launch across the city region in January 2027. Applications will open later this year, so families can […]
A gesture of goodwill: TfL pays out £7 million compensation for taxi drivers affected by licence delays
Transport for London (TfL) has issued more than 16,000 goodwill payments of between £300 and £500 to taxi and private hire drivers affected by licensing delays, according to the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan. The figures were disclosed in response to a formal question from Assembly Member Elly Baker, with the query seeking clarity […]
Essex: A13 reopens early as roadworks completed
Roadworks on the A13 in Essex that caused long delays for motorists and problems for businesses have finished much sooner than expected. Since 25 July, the A13 at Tarpots Junction in Benfleet has been closed 24 hours a day with work due to last until 15 August, but Cadent Gas said restrictions would now be […]
ChargePoint partnership with Mercedes-Benz aims to ‘simplify fleet electrification’
Electric vehicle charging solutions provider ChargePoint have announced an extended partnership with Mercedes-Benz to deliver comprehensive charging solutions for fleet operators in the UK and Germany. The partnership provides Mercedes-Benz business customers with a fully integrated charging solution, from initial site planning through to installation, operation and ongoing service. Designed for businesses and fleets of […]
Umovity and City of Hamburg partner to advance AI-powered adaptive traffic signal control
Umovity and the State Authority for Roads, Bridges and Waterways (LSBG) of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg have signed a partnership agreement to develop the next generation of adaptive, network-wide traffic signal control. As part of the PULS – Progressive Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems project, the partners will create a cloud-based, […]
LCRIG launches phase one of the new Knowledge & Innovation Network
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has today launched phase one of its new Knowledge & Innovation Network, an online platform designed to help local authorities and suppliers access the knowledge, guidance and intelligence they need to navigate an increasingly complex local roads landscape. Created by listening to its members, the Knowledge & Innovation […]
Burton: £2.3 million Derby Road scheme passes halfway stage
Work to remove the top surface of Derby Road in Burton will begin next week, ahead of resurfacing work. The £2.3 million A5121 Derby Road scheme, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, involves resurfacing the route between Derby Turn island and the Pirelli roundabout. Over the last couple of months, crews have completed repairs to the […]
Four of Swindon’s busiest roads to be resurfaced
Swindon Borough Council will resurface an additional four roads during the summer period as part of work to improve highways in poor condition. The four locations, at Bath Road (pictued), Croft Road, Draycot Road and The Ridgeway, and Station Road, will receive improvements before the end of September and follow the previously announced work at […]
Highway Ranger cleaner streets pilot launches in West Sussex
West Sussex County Council has launched a new Highway Ranger pilot to take action in local communities for cleaner and better-maintained streets. The new countywide programme will tackle the everyday issues that can make an area look untidy, helping to keep local streets looking cleaner, safer and more welcoming. Cllr Erika Woodhurst-Trueman, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We are listening […]