TfL launches Cycle Sundays initiative
Transport for London (TfL) is launching a major new programme of leisurely cycle routes and support to encourage Londoners who are new to cycling to explore the capital by cycle on Sundays. TfL Cycle Sundays, which has been developed in collaboration with leading cycling organisations, aims to offer beginner friendly journeys for Londoners, backed up […]
Staffordshire: Biddulph carriageway set to be resurfaced next month
A £860,000 highways improvement scheme to resurface Meadows Way in Biddulph will commence at the start of June. The works will take place on the A527 Meadows Way between the Wharf Road roundabout and the Tunstall Road roundabout. Crews will completely resurface the carriageway, replacing ironwork where necessary and replacing damaged kerbs as part of a […]
A3 chaos as motorists (including Hugh Grant) stuck for up to 5 hours
Actor Hugh Grant was among dozens of motorists who were stuck in heavy traffic on the A3 in South West London for up to five hours over the Bank Holiday weekend. While the M25 was suffering from typical bank holiday weekend congestion, the A3 was particularly problematic on Friday afternoon with the British actor taking to X to beg TfL for some […]
Northumberland: £260m A1 dualling upgrade set to start
The Government has finally given the go-ahead for the dualling of a 13-mile stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham in Northumberland, including construction of a new dual carriageway bypassing the existing A1 between Priests Bridge and Burgham Park. Main contractor Costain has been waiting for the green light on the long-delayed £260m project, […]
ITIS Holding complete purchase of Vitronic
ITIS Holding has received all necessary regulatory approvals from antitrust authorities in Germany and other relevant countries to acquire German VITRONIC Group. Continuing to develop R&D and production capabilities within VITRONIC’s facilities in Germany, ITIS Holding is ready to accelerate the entire group’s growth, aiming to establish itself as a leading ITS provider with global […]
Will electronic warnings improve road safety for motorcyclists?
Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems)that warn a motorcyclist of an upcoming danger only work if the rider is interpreting the warning correctly and reacts accordingly. So far however, there is little knowledge about how long a rider reaction towards a warning takes. Additionally, the question arises whether reactions from the passenger car domain can be applied […]
HS2 works will see lanes cut and 20mph limit on A40
Drivers are set to experience long delays on the A40 for months due to HS2 works. The busy West London stretch will be reduced to two lanes from Monday, May 27 until late October this year between Hanger Lane and Alperton Lane in Ealing. Additionally, TfL has confirmed the A40 will be turned into a contraflow […]
Scotland: Transport Secretary visits Old Military Road upgrade at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop visited the Rest and Be Thankful on 22 May to see first-hand the upgraded section of the diversionary route for the A83 – as the first phase of the medium term works near completion. The visit took place after the Cabinet Secretary chaired the latest meeting of the A83 […]
Tesla asks UK court to let 5G patents lawsuit go to trial
Tesla has asked a London court to allow its lawsuit against US technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform to continue, as the automaker seeks a patent licence ahead of its launch of 5G vehicles in Britain. The company is suing InterDigital and Avanci – which licenses patents from multiple owners, largely for automotive […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund launch Ready for the Future grant scheme
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is launching a new grant scheme to help address significant skills gaps in the highways and transport sector. Ready for the Future grants are intended to support the future development of roads by funding existing highways or transport professionals to acquire skills that will be necessary for highways in the future. […]