Leicestershire Council moves River Eye for Melton Mowbray Bypass
Highways officials are preparing to open Melton Mowbray’s new £134m bypass. Leicestershire County Council said it hoped the 4.4-mile (7.1km) route around the north and east of the town would open to vehicles in about three months, following three years of construction, reports the BBC. The project has involved building six new roundabouts, four bridges […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund announces new opportunities
New funding opportunities from transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund have been announced. Ready for the Future professional development grants Ready for the Future grants fund transport professionals to gain the emerging skills needed for the future in the transport sector. Aimed at filling the future skills gap, applicants can apply for funding to learn […]
Waymo robotaxis accused of using London black cab EV charging points
Waymo is blaming ‘human error’ after self-driving vehicles took electric taxi charging points reserved for London’s black cabs. According to The Telegraph, London’s taxi drivers have clashed with Waymo after its vehicles were found taking up electric charging bays reserved for black cabs. Taxi groups said there had been multiple cases of Waymo’s electric vehicles using dedicated e-taxi […]
Apprentice opportunities at LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026
National Apprenticeship Week provides the perfect opportunity to highlight how the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026 is actively investing in the future of highways and road infrastructure technology and creating meaningful opportunities for apprentices across the sector. Taking place from 24-25 June 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh, the festival will place a strong focus on […]
Breedon re-opens Sligo quarry in Ireland as part of strategic expansion
Breedon Group have re-opened the Aghamore quarry in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland, as part of the Group’s strategic expansion programme. With planning permission now granted, the re-opening of the Sligo quarry will strengthen Breedon’s ability to supply essential construction materials across the wider north-west of the country. The additional capacity will support infrastructure, residential […]
Automatic Safety Alerts included in updated WorldDAB e-book
WorldDAB has launched a fully updated second edition of its ground-breaking ebook, “Establishing DAB+ Digital Broadcast Radio” to coincide with World Radio Day 2026 (today, 13 February). The book offers a unique, in-depth guide to the regulatory, technical and commercial aspects of establishing a successful DAB+ digital radio service. The second edition comes three years […]
Blakedale expands national coverage with new Glasgow branch
Traffic management and highway safety vehicle specialist Blakedale is continuing to expand its national footprint with the opening of a new branch in Glasgow, marking the company’s first permanent presence in Scotland. The new site, located in Queenslie, just off Junction 10 of the M8 in east Glasgow, strengthens Blakedale’s ability to support customers operating […]
ITS Australia announces 2026 award winners
Australia’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) industry gathered in Melbourne to celebrate the winners of the 16th Annual ITS Australia Awards. The ITS Australia Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in advanced transport technology, recognising organisations that leverage new and emerging technologies to enhance the intelligence, safety and efficiency of Australia’s transport networks. “This year’s ITS Australia Award […]
Costain working with National Highways and police to improve road safety
Costain is collaborating with the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW), the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and National Highways, to raise awareness of the dangers of ‘blue light incursions’ for road workers and the emergency services on motorways and major A roads. Blue light incursions occur when emergency vehicles enter restricted roadworks areas […]
West of England unveils new transport vision
The Mayor of the West of England and council leaders have unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region. A transport network that people across the West can trust will need an interconnected network with seamless journeys, made possible by investment in buses, rail, mass transit, active travel, and streets and […]