ERTICO announces “inspiring” Plenary speaker line-up for ITS European Congress
ERTICO have revealed a selection of inspiring leaders who will be joining the High-Level Programme at this year’s ITS European Congress including the European Commission, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, European Space Agency, Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Regional Government of Andalusia, Polis Network, among many other leading organisations. Speakers include Steve Dellenback, […]
The North will no longer be held to ransom by broken transport system, insists PM
People across the North will no longer be held back by a broken transport system and empty promises, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said as he announced more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades. After years of false promises and underdelivery, the government is intent on delivering […]
Nottingham’s Streets for People programme making good progress
Over 45 schemes have now been completed across Nottingham as part of the city’s Streets for People programme. Using £5.85 million investment from the Government’s Local Transport Plan, we are continuing with the Streets for People programme to improve roads/paths and make walking and cycling easier and safer. The roads chosen for improvement have been […]
VINCI renews its multi-year highways maintenance contract with Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council has renewed its long-term highways contract with Ringway, VINCI Construction’s UK-based subsidiary. The contract was first awarded in 2012. The new seven-year contract will start from 1 October 2025 and includes potential extensions until 2039 then 2046. The contract, worth at least £55 million a year, covers maintenance and upgrade work on more than 5,000 km of roads and […]
Lower Thames Crossing partners hail pivotal decision on road to growth
Cascade, the Technical Partner on the Lower Thames Crossing and who supported development of the Development Consent Order, have issued a statement regarding the Government’s decision earlier this week. “We are delighted that the Lower Thames Crossing has received planning permission from the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP on Tuesday 25 March. […]
Essex County Council issues statement on Lower Thames Crossing
After the Government announced that the Lower Thames Crossing project had been granted planning approval. Essex County Council issued a largely positive statement on the potential impacts of the £10 billion scheme. Councillor Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, said: “The Lower Thames Crossing project is […]
RoToF 2025: Industry leaders gather to shape the future of road tunnel safety
The 2025 Road Tunnel Operators Forum (RoTOF) took centre stage at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel on 18-19 March, bringing together leading voices in tunnel safety, operations, and technology. Hosted by Dalkia, a recognised leader in road tunnel infrastructure, the two-day event provided a vital platform for experts, policymakers, and suppliers to explore the latest advancements shaping […]
Industry responds to Government’s Spring Statement
In the wake of the Government’s Spring Statement, delivered yesterday by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the highways sector has issued some pertinent responses. Beatrice Barleon, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, EngineeringUK, commented: “The Chancellor’s recognition of the importance of investing in skills through a new training package for up to 60,000 new construction workers is […]
Final call to nominate an apprentice for a DfT Award
The DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards, taking place at the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival on 2 July 2025, shine a spotlight on apprentices who are going above and beyond – whether inspiring others, excelling in frontline roles, or demonstrating outstanding skill and growth. With just a few days to go until the entry deadline, now is the time to nominate an apprentice […]
Major Tamworth highways project nears completion
A £1.2 million project to reconstruct a key route running through Tamworth town centre remains on track to complete next month. The Staffordshire County Council highways scheme, at the B5493 Aldergate and A513 Upper Gungate, is seeing the resurfacing of the road between Lichfield Street and Comberford Road. Work also includes improvements to a section of […]