£25m A36 Salisbury corridor upgrade backed by councillors despite congestion and green space concerns
Salisbury councillors have given their backing in principle to National Highways’ £25 million proposals to upgrade the A36 Southampton Road corridor, following debate over the scheme’s potential impact on traffic, green space and neighbouring routes. Salisbury City Council approved its position at a full council meeting last week, with councillors weighing the proposed improvements to […]
Buenos Aires trialling Kapsch TrafficCom V2X technology
An innovative proof-of-concept trial using connected mobility technology is underway in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, enabling communication between vehicles and road infrastructure to exchange relevant information while on the move. For this test, Kapsch TrafficCom implemented its connected vehicle (V2X – Vehicle to Everything) technology, which allows for testing under real-world conditions how the […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium 2026 round-up
Highways News brought you nine stories from this weeks’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium at the University of Lincoln, ranging from new TOPAS standards to ITS UK’s call to action, plus some news about next year’s event. Click the links below to access our comprehensive coverage. Lincolnshire Engineer highlights pragmatic approach to ageing traffic signal assets […]
Over 36,000 people help shape East Midlands Transport Plan
Reliable public transport, well-maintained roads and better-connected communities are among the top priorities identified by residents across the East Midlands in one of the region’s biggest transport consultations. More than 36,000 people shared their views for the future of transport across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire through the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation, led by Mayor […]
£5.8m funding boost to support faster, more reliable Glasgow bus journeys
A package of more than £5.8 million in bus infrastructure investment is set to support faster, more reliable and easier-to-use journeys for passengers in Glasgow and across the wider city region. The investment would support a mix of delivery, design and development work, including bus priority measures on major corridors, smarter traffic signals, improved city […]
Re-flow case study: Raising standards while scaling nationwide operations
As Heffernan Utilities rapidly expanded nationwide, maintaining visibility and consistency across up to 40 live schemes became a growing challenge. The conpany introduced Re‑flow to standardise processes across safety, compliance, and operations, creating an operating model built for growth. Over the past five years, Halifax-based Heffernan Utilities has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a smaller […]
Rolls-Royce inaugurates Eric Platford Testway
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has inaugurated the Eric Platford Testway at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, further advancing the marque’s pursuit of perfection and strengthening its exacting approach to quality and refinement. The Testway was officially opened by The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mr Gary Shipton, DL, at an event hosted by Gunther Boehner, […]
Plan sets out latest stage of Oxfordshire’s transport investment
Highway maintenance, bus improvements, electric vehicle infrastructure, active travel projects and road safety are among the areas identified for millions of pounds of investment in Oxfordshire over the next three years. Yesterday Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan (LTDP) to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans […]
Amey completes lighting renewal programme on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
Amey has completed a lighting renewal programme on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge on behalf of National Highways, restoring full lighting coverage and supporting the long-term safety, reliability and resilience of a key transport link between England and South Wales. The project involved the design, removal and replacement of the bridge’s original 314 N° […]
County council agrees plan to keep Staffordshire moving
Staffordshire County Council has agreed a new long-term plan to look after the county’s roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and drains. The updated Asset Management Policy, which has been agreed by the authority’s cabinet today (16 September), outlines how money should be spent to make the biggest difference for residents. It explains how the council will […]