M25 Closures: “After April” for J9-10 work
National Highways have said that the next full closure of the M25 in Surrey will not take place until “after April.” A five-mile section between junctions 10 and 11 were closed in both directions from Friday night until re-opening ahead of the originally announced 6am on Monday. The next stretch to be closed will be between junctions 9 (Leatherhead) […]
Fife: Work on Glen Bridge embankment to begin
Work to stabilise the embankment and reinstate the footpath at the section of the Tower Burn underneath Glen Bridge in Dunfermline will start today and be ongoing until the end of June. The remediation works will involve general site clearance within and around the embankment, re-grading of the embankment to enhance stability and reinstatement of […]
France Fully Connected: SkedGo MaaS expansion bridges European mobility gaps
SkedGo has completed its coverage of France, encompassing all internal regions. This milestone is part of the ambitious SkedGo extension project aimed at enhancing MaaS coverage throughout Europe, ensuring seamless local and interregional service support across territories. As SkedGo continues to innovate within the mobility sector, this expansion into France marks a crucial step in […]
one.network partners with Drivewyze for road disruption and work zone safety pilot in Oregon
UK firm one.network is partnering with Drivewyze on a groundbreaking agreement with Umatilla County, Oregon. The companies will develop a first in the nation pilot program to digitize rural roadway disruptions and work zones and provide in-cab safety alerts specifically for truck drivers. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in roadway management, ensuring safer and […]
ITS UK and Portsmouth welcome traffic signals funding announcement
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport, through the Transport Technology Forum, of the local authorities who will receive funding from the £50 million for traffic signals set out in the Plan for Drivers. Said Sugarman: “Congratulations to the many local authorities who have […]
NIMS: C-ITS Pilot Project for Enhanced Traffic Safety launched in Ireland
Ireland’s Network Intelligence and Management System (NIMS) initiative is set to revolutionize the country’s motorway network through a Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) pilot project, in collaboration with Kapsch TrafficCom, reports Europawire. Integrated into the operational Traffic Management solution since January 2024, C-ITS will provide real-time information to road users, enhancing traffic safety. With the […]
DfT and Connected Places Catapult renew collaboration agreement
DfT and Connected Places Catapult have renewed their partnership that sees the Catapult regularly support the DfT by leading programmes designed to address key Government priorities. The signing of a new grant funding agreement means Connected Places Catapult will continue to run programmes and administer grants on behalf of the DfT. Over the last six […]
North to share in £38 million boost for safer roads
TfN has welcomed today’s announcement of £38 million of funding from the Safer Roads Fund to 17 authorities in England, including £17 million for schemes in the North of England. Responding to the announcement Martin Tugwell (pictured), Chief Executive of Transport for the North, said: “This is very welcome funding for investment in making our […]
Drainage works and hillside monitoring at Rest and Be Thankful
The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful continues to operate under traffic signal control to facilitate ongoing carriageway drainage works and a period of hillside monitoring and inspection, following the identification of a new area of movement above the trunk road. A small area of the hillside, located above the roadside retaining wall appears […]
Plan to transform the North’s transport set to be approved
Political and business leaders in the North of Engalnd are set to approve a plan that will lay the foundations for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the region for decades to come. This week’s TfN Board meeting in Leeds today )Wednesday) is recommended to approve the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for the North of […]