TfL opens new Active Travel grants
Transport for London (TfL) has opened applications for Walking and Cycling Grants London, a programme funded by TfL and The London Marathon Foundation and administered by Groundwork London. UK Property Forums repors that the grants support community and not-for-profit organisations that help more Londoners walk, cycle and choose active travel. Successful applicants can receive up […]
Volvo V2V upgrade warns other vehicles of hazards
Volvo has announced that it has upgraded its Connected Safety system, so its range of electric cars will soon be able to communicate with other vehicles to alert them of hazards ranging from pedestrians to accidents, says Auto Express. Connected Safety was launched back in 2016 on Volvo’s high-end S90 and XC90 models using real-time cloud data to warn other drivers […]
London’s Vauxhall Bridge facing closure
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding to refurbish Vauxhall Bridge, warning it could close to traffic without major repairs. The Grade II*-listed bridge, which opened in 1906, is a vital link across the River Thames, connecting Vauxhall Cross with central London. says London Now. Every day, around 44,000 vehicles, including 2,448 buses and 1,840 lorries, use […]
Webinar: Why waiting for carbon reporting enforcement could cost you
Most infrastructure businesses currently don’t need advanced carbon reporting today and that’s exactly why many are putting it off. The challenge is that carbon readiness depends on data collected over time. When expectations increase, the businesses with clean, consistent operational records will be ready to respond. Those without them may face data gaps, manual reporting […]
Industry veterans launch HALO Traffic Systems
A team of highways and traffic management specialists has launched HALO Traffic Systems, unveiling a new portable signal and live control platform the company says will revolutionise how the industry delivers, monitors and controls temporary traffic signals on site. Founded by people who have spent their careers living with the pain points of existing equipment, […]
Strictly Highways 2026 awarded CPD certification
LCRIG has announced that Strictly Highways 2026 has received CPD certification by the CPD Certification Service. This recognition ensures that delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance, demonstrating their commitment to continued professional development. At this year’s event, taking place at Blackpool’s Wintergardens from 6-8 October, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from a […]
Thelwall Viaduct to undergo crucial £27 million upgrade
The Thelwall Viaduct, which carries the M6 across the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, is set to undergo vital upgrade work. Starting in September, National Highways will be replacing bridge joints on both the north and southbound structures, which are up to 4,500 ft in length and carry upwards of 180,000 vehicles a […]
Transport Scotland announces £4 million for greener community transport
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn has announced that a further £4 million is being made available for community transport operators to invest in zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure. The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Plugged-in Communities Fund offers grants for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles, including […]
Cardiff Council using thermal technology for pothole repair solution
Cardiff Council is using a specialist thermal road repair machine to help repair potholes and damaged road surfaces across the city, following the unprecedented number of highway defects caused by last winter’s prolonged cold, wet weather. The machine uses a heat-based process to repair potholes, while reducing carbon emissions by up to 85% compared with […]
Live Labs 2 takes learnings on the road with UK-wide workshops
ADEPT Live Labs 2 is launching a series of collaborative workshops across the UK this autumn, helping local highway authorities turn the learning from the £30 million innovation programme into practical, business-as-usual change. Beginning in Glasgow on 17th September 2026, the free regional workshops will bring together local authority decision makers, budget holders and highways […]