Road condition ‘locked-in’ with innovative treatment trial
Northumberland County Council’s Highways team is trialling an innovative treatment aimed at extending the lifespan of the road network and preventing defects and potholes from occurring. Over time as asphalt ages, micro-cracks form in the surface course allowing water and oxygen to penetrate, accelerating the rate of deterioration and allowing defects to form. Now a […]
World Cup-related road safety campaign launched
A new social media road safety campaign is setting out to harness the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to deliver important safety messages to young riders throughout the tournament. Running across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) campaign will use football-themed content and engaging infographics to encourage young riders to […]
Over 300 million free bus trips made by young people across Scotland since 2022
Children and young people in Scotland have now made over 300 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for under-22s. Since January 2022, the scheme continues to transform how young people are traveling by bus, saving people money, supporting greener travel, and boosting the economy by opening up access to education, […]
Shropshire surface dresses over 70 roads
More than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire have been treated this spring and summer as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026 surface dressing programme, work that will play a key role in improving the county’s roads and preventing potholes. Work began on 22 April and was completed at the start of June. The 72 sites are […]
Waymo launching invitation-only membership
Robotaxi users in the US who rely on driverless trips may soon get an exclusive upgrade after Waymo announced that launch of its “Waymo Premier” service. The new initiative is an invitation-only monthly membership programme tailored for its most frequent riders in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles, says KTAR News. The membership will cost […]
FM Conway and National Highways set new benchmark for low carbon highways delivery
FM Conway and National Highways have delivered a first-of-its-kind low carbon scheme on the M4, combining hydrogen and electric plant to resurface the carriageway between Junctions 15 and 16, including the first use of JCB’s hydrogen 3CX backhoe loader on the strategic road network. The scheme was about showing how low carbon materials, innovative paving […]
Wes Streeting criticises timing of £4.5bn cycling and walking investment in wake of defence secretary’s resignation over funding
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has criticised the timing of the government’s recent pledge to spend £4.5bn on cycling and walking over the next five years. The announcement was made on the same day that defence secretary John Healey resigned in protest at Labour’s spending plans, says Roads.cc. On Thursday, Healey and one of his junior […]
V2G: Zaptec sets out vision for airport car parks as grid balancing energy hubs
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure could turn airport car parks into strategic energy assets, helping operators cut energy costs, boost resilience and support a more stable grid, according to EV charging company Zaptec. As UK airports and transport hubs increasingly roll out EV charging infrastructure, Zaptec believes there is a growing opportunity to […]
One in four pothole claims ends in a write-off, say insurers
New data from insurance firm Aviva suggests that a quarter of all pothole-related motor claims in the UK ends in a total write-off of the vehjcl;e. The figures put a sharp focus on a road network that insurers say is increasingly costly to operate around. According to Insurance Business, the insurer analysed claims from January 2023 to […]
Cambridgeshire agrees improved road maintenance contract extension with M Group
Cambridgeshire County Council has agreed an extension of its road maintenance contract with M Group, which will provide improved value for taxpayers and stability during local government reorganisation (LGR). This follows ongoing collaborative work with M Group over a number of years to address serious and systemic challenges on our highways (long term government under […]