A96 Nairn bypass: MSP Fergus Ewing accuses government of concealing lack of funding
A former SNP MSP has accused the Scottish government of failing to disclose that it had no money to build a bypass in the Highlands. Fergus Ewing, who broke away from the party after fall-outs over issues including roads, said the A96 Nairn bypass had been promised since 2011. He told BBC Scotland News that […]
Marlborough streetworks lead to Thames Water apology
Wiltshire County Council is holding an urgent meeting with Thames Water after commuters experienced long delays due to a set of temporary traffic lights that were installed on Salisbury Road in Marlborough while the water company completes repair works. This has resulted in widespread disruption on nearby roads, including the A346 and A4. Wiltshire Council […]
Regent’s Park installs new traffic lights for cyclists after pedestrian crashes
Cyclists riding timed laps around Regent’s Park in London will encounter new traffic lights designed to boost pedestrian safety. The Royal Parks charity said work has started to add three new signalised crossings to the Outer Circle road, following several crashes, including one that was fatal, and near-misses involving cyclists and pedestrians, says ITV.com. The […]
From insight to execution – Mabey Hire monitoring on critical Leeds flyover scheme
When it came to replacing the bridge bearings on the New York Road Flyover in Leeds city centre, Mabey Hire’s monitoring technology proved vital throughout, with the insight feeding into the new bearing design and assisting with the safe delivery of the jacking operation, whereby the bridge deck was lifted by a precise 2mm. The […]
Government issues new red, amber and green ratings to let public see which local highway authorities are fixing potholes effectively
Drivers across England can now see how well their local highway authority (LHA) is tackling the pothole plague thanks to a new traffic light rating system published by the government yesterday. The new ratings – the first of their kind – grade 154 local highway authority (LHA) as red, amber or green based on current road condition and […]
“Helpful” and “baffling” – highways industry reacts to Government’s new pothole repair rating system
The highways sector has reacted to the Government’s new “traffic light” pothole repair efficiency ratings system. Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, said: “While I welcome this new approach to assessing roads, it would be interesting to see the detail on how the ratings have come about.The assessment of our road […]
EV discounts won’t close the confidence gap, says industry expert
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has highlighted a growing gap between consumer demand for electric vehicles and the government’s ambitions under the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate. As manufacturers continue to lean on heavy price incentives to drive uptake, there’s mounting evidence that cost alone won’t increase EV adoption at […]
M6 re-opens early as bridge replacement works finish ahead of schedule
The M6 in Cumbria has reopened half a day earlier than planned after the successful installation of a 4,200-tonne railway bridge over the motorway this weekend. Clifton railway bridge, near Penrith, has been replaced by Network Rail and its contractor Skanska as part of a £60 million investment to make the West Coast Main Line […]
Streetwise rebrands as Rhevia
Surrey-based roadside monitoring specialists Streetwise have announced that the company has rebranded as Rhevia. A Rhevia statement explained the reasons behind the new identity. “Over the past year, our technology has grown far beyond roadside monitoring. Today, it gives complex organisations a live, privacy-first understanding of how people, vehicles, and assets move through their environments. […]
ITS UK launches ‘Allan Prize’ essay competition
ITS UK’s annual Essay Competition, for early career professionals and students, is now open for entries. This year, ITS UK is working with Smart Applications Management (SAM) and the University of Plymouth to deliver the Competition, which is being relaunched as the Allan Prize, to honour the memory of SAM employee Duncan Allan, a transport data specialist, innovator and ISAM wizard, […]