Plans to raise HGV speed limits in Scotland elicit huge response
A consultation into plans to increase the speed limit in Scotland for HGVs has already attracted nearly 9,000 responses – and there’s still two months left before it closes, reports Motor Transport. Transport Scotland is gathering opinions on increasing the limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways from 40mph to 50mph and […]
Scottish Transport Secretary’s A9 dualling inquiry response “casts doubt on commitment and funding”
More than two months after a major inquiry reported its findings and 13 months on from issuing a new timetable for the dualling, Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has sought to offer assurance about transparency and certainty regarding the programme to transform the A9 into a dual carriageway. But having raised those issues, she was […]
New panel appointed to oversee UK private parking sector code
A newly established panel is set to oversee the UK’s private parking Sector Single Code of Practice (the Code). A key priority will be to urgently review the recent media case where a motorist was being taken to court after taking longer than 5 minutes to pay for parking, a case that has subsequently been […]
Cambridgeshire’s bus drivers frustrated that congestion is causing delays for passengers
Bus drivers in Cambridgeshire have made a plea for more to be done to relieve the traffic gridlock on the county’s roads, after seeing the difficulties and worry that delays cause passengers. Speaking after the Busway between St Ives and Cambridge was particularly impacted last Thursday evening, one Stagecoach East driver said: “I cannot tell […]
TfL provides further update on cyber security incident; experts comment
TfL has issued an update in relation to the ongoing cyber security incident that it is managing, after reports emerged that up to 3000 users payment details had been exposed and a 17-year-old from Walsall had been arrested in connection with the breach. Shashi Verma, TfL’s Chief Technology Officer, said: “The security of our systems […]
Major Tamworth road will be improved in £1.6m highways project
Major resurfacing works are taking place on a key Tamworth road from next week, as part of a £1.6 million road repair scheme. The Staffordshire County Council highways improvement project will see crews completely resurface the C0370 Coton Lane, from the junction of the A513 Comberford Road and the southern junction of Fontenaye Road. The […]
LCRIG announces DfT Special Recognition Awards shortlist
LCRIG have unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards 2024, honouring exceptional individuals and organisations that have gone the extra mile to deliver change in the highways and transport technology sector. The winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony during Strictly Highways on the evening of 02 October at the […]
Ruth Cadbury elected Chair of Transport Select Committee
ITS UK has welcomed Ruth Cadbury MP following her election as Transport Select Committee Chair. Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), said: “Congratulations to Ruth Cadbury on her election as Chair of the Transport Select Committee. “Now is a critical time for the transport sector. Advances in technology have the power […]
VINCI to acquire a majority stake in an Indian motorway concession
VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Indian motorway concession company HKR Roadways Limited. HKR has a contract with the Telangana state government for the concession to the SH1 motorway until 2041 . Upon closing, VINCI Highways will invest around €40 million of equity in […]
M8: Major works at Harthill to finish early
Major roadworks on the M8 at Harthill are set to finish early, after Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland and their contractor Tarmac were able to allocate additional resources to the project. Westbound traffic has been restricted to a single lane since Saturday 7 September, with motorists warned to plan ahead and expect long delays. […]