New South Gloucestershire cycle path torn up and re-laid after ‘construction error’
A construction error has meant that a new cycle path needed to be dug up and re-laid before it opened to the public. A spokesperson for South Gloucestershire Council confirmed the error and said the newly laid path ‘had not met the authority’s expected standards’, says Bristol Live. “We are removing a small section of the cycleway’s lower […]
Overweight vehicle causes Menai Bridge closure
The Menai Suspension Bridge was forced to close temporarily on Friday to allow an inspection to be carried out after an “overweight” vehicle crossed the structure. There is currently a weight restriction in place on the bridge as repair works are ongoing, says North Wales Live. When this is breached the bridge has to shut […]
TomTom launches Unified Speed Restrictions for higher-precision speed data
TomTom has launched Unified Speed Restrictions, a new service designed to deliver more accurate speed information. Built to support global regulatory frameworks and the next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Unified Speed Restrictions helps carmakers achieve speed accuracy beyond Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirements ISA plays a crucial role in road safety and […]
WSP reappointed to Tees Valley Development Partner contract
WSP has been reappointed to its Development Partner contract with the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA). The extension ensures continued support for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), the Levelling Up Fund, the Active Travel Fund and other flagship projects that will enhance mobility, connectivity and low‑carbon travel across Tees Valley. Building on more […]
ITS European Congress 2026: Build your personalised three-day Congress experience
ERTICO – ITS Europe has announced that the Interactive Programme for the 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul has gone live. The Interactive Programme offers a complete overview of all sessions and allows users to filter through all sessions, discover the expert speaker line-up, and map out the perfect three-day knowledge journey. Use the dedicated filters […]
Lincolnshire: North Hykeham Relief Road traffic management plan announced
A comprehensive traffic management plan has been developed for the North Hykeham Relief Road project in Lincolnshire, with the goal of delivering construction safely while minimising disruption to road users and local communities. Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said: “The traffic management approach for the North Hykeham Relief Road project has been designed […]
London’s Bus Safety Standard 2 to be launched in June
The Bus KSI Network, with support from Transport for London and Women in Bus and Coach, has announced an event at which London’s Bus Safety Standard 2 will be launched in June. The TfL Bus Safety Standard (BSS) is driving change in the bus industry by making buses safer through physical and technology innovation. The […]
Walk, Wheel or Ride: New campaign encourages Active Travel across Kent
Kent County Council’s has launched a new promotional campaign aimed at improving residents’ approach to Active Travel. Running across social media, bus advertising and local radio, the Walk, Wheel or Ride campaign highlights the simple benefits of choosing to walk, cycle or wheel instead of using a car for short trips. The campaign focuses on the idea […]
Isle of Wight: Island Roads partners with Groundsell
Isle of Wight-based civil engineering firm Island Roads has agreed a long-term partnership with local company Groundsell Contracting Ltd to provide a range of horticultural, arboricultural and landscaping services. Under the deal, Newport-based Groundsell will undertake work including grass cutting and vegetation management across the Isle of Wight’s highway network. The initial contract is for […]
Northern Irish consortium awarded grant to develop autonomous buses
Ballymena-based Wrightbus and Queen’s University are members of a consortium which has won funding to help develop autonomous buses. The grant is part of a government scheme which has awarded grants of up to £250,000 to self-driving feasibility studies, reports the BBC. Other projects include studies into autonomous freight vehicles and driverless shuttle operations across […]