M8 Woodside Viaducts repairs: WSP appointed as technical advisors
Transport Scotland has awarded a contract to WSP UK Limited to provide technical advisory services for a permanent repair of the M8 Woodside Viaducts. The work includes the design and implementation of a permanent solution to the structures, which form a vital part of the M8 through Glasgow. Subject to completion of a mandatory 10-day […]
Suffolk PCC calls for lower speed limit on A14
A police boss said users of a major road in Suffolk faced “chaos and pandemonium” as he called for a speed limit trial to reduce collisions. The A14 has seen a spate of collisions leading to full and partial closures over the past few weeks. National Highways data given to the BBC showed there had been a […]
Nottingham Knight: Email error delays junction works
A consultation on plans to expand Nottingham’s congested Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft A52 junctions has been extended after officials realised an email address wasn’t working. The survey for work on the congested areas near West Bridgford will be extended. This is because a previous email address for residents submit objections and comments is “no longer valid”, National Highways said. […]
Funding boost to prevent 30,000 potholes on Welsh roads
An extra £25m to renew Wales’ major roads and prevent around 30,000 road defects and potholes has been announced by the Welsh Government. The funding boost will see an extra 100km of the strategic road network resurfaced in the new financial year. Roads that are most in need of repairs will be renewed, with thousands […]
ITS UK Essay Competition: One month to go!
This annual competition celebrates emerging talent in transport technology, inviting 1,500-word papers on key themes for the sector. Two winners will be awarded – for the best submission by an early careers professional (someone in the first five years of their ITS career) and for the best student or apprentice essay. Each winner will receive a £500 prize, a mentoring session with either Dr Joanna […]
Is AI-powered, self-healing asphalt a step towards net-zero roads?
A team of scientists from Swansea University and King’s College London, in collaboration with scientists in Chile, is designing a new type of self-healing asphalt that can mend its own cracks without the need for maintenance or human intervention. Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), […]
European Commission presses on with driverless cars initiative
“Forge ahead with driverless cars”. The European Commission is continuing to work towards what is increasingly a challenge. The Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephane Séjourné, has made assurances that the goal is to forge ahead. The Commission, he said, responding to a parliamentary question, is looking at a large-scale industrial capacity, says EU News. To that end, the EU will […]
RIS3: Neustark urges Government to prioritise green construction materials
As the UK’s Labour government picks up the tail-end of the ambitious £27.4 billion Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) plan, Swiss-based carbon removal provider neustark is calling for a more climate-friendly approach to road construction. Having recently entered the UK market and opened a new London site, in partnership with Aggregate Industries, neustark urges the government […]
Beat the Street initiative comes Braintree
Braintree District Council is excited to announce the arrival of the Beat the Street initiative across the Braintree district. Beat the Street is a game that encourages residents of all ages to walk, cycle and scoot their way to better health. Starting on 5 March 2025, Beat the Street will transform the Braintree district into […]
Fighting fatigue: the Working Time Directive and Re-flow
Staying compliant with the Working Time Directive (WTD) can be a complex, time-consuming task – especially for businesses operating across multiple sites with large teams. With legal requirements to track working hours, prevent fatigue-related incidents, and manage compliance, companies face serious risks if mistakes are made. Re-flow’s fatigue tracking feature streamlines operations, eliminates human error, […]