Coventry chooses Yunex Traffic’s AI-enabled traffic detection solution to improve road safety at complex intersection
Yunex Traffic has successfully completed the installation of its advanced video analytics solution Yutraffic awareAI in Coventry. Transforming how traffic is managed at complex traffic signal intersections, the solution uses advanced AI-trained machine learning to deliver detailed detection, classification, and data insight capabilities The Coventry site presented a unique set of challenges, with multiple residential […]
Amey appointed to Scotland Excel framework to support infrastructure delivery
Amey has been appointed to the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework for a period of four years, to deliver a wide range of infrastructure, improvement and investment projects across Scotland. The Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework will enable the provision of technical consultancy services for Scottish local authorities and Scotland Excel […]
WJ Group highlights road studs as a critical asset in improving UK road safety
WJ Group is calling on highway authorities and asset managers to take a more strategic approach to the specification and maintenance of road studs, positioning them as a core component of modern road safety strategies rather than a secondary consideration. Martin Webb, Innovation Director at WJ explains: “Over the last decade or so, we’ve seen […]
The Missing Lincs: Council asks for funding to complete the ‘Road to Nowhere’
Lincolnshire county councillors are asking for a share of a £152 million government transport grant to improve “antiquated” roads, which includes completing the Spalding Western Relief Road, which has been described as “the road to nowhere”. Proposals will be put to Andrea Jenkyns, the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, who handles the funding from the Department […]
Jonathan Murray appointed Managing Director of Zemo
Jonathan Murray has been appointed Managing Director of Zemo Partnership, the independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together industry, government and wider stakeholders to accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK’s road transport sector. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the transition to net zero transport. The Climate Change Committee’s latest progress report highlighted the […]
Leicestershire to start Oadby A6 crossing and junction safety works
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is set to begin its programme of works to improve pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at locations along the A6 corridor in Oadby, centred on The Parade and the Brabazon Road junctions with the A6. The A6 through Oadby is a busy road that many people need to cross on foot […]
Traffic officer numbers fall to lowest level in over 10 years
The number of dedicated roads policing officers in England and Wales has fallen for the second consecutive year, according to the latest Home Office workforce statistics, says Police Professional. The figures show there were 3,765 dedicated roads policing officers as of 31 March 2026, down from 3,889 the previous year and 5,005 a decade ago […]
The weight is over: National Highways solves M48 HGV issue
National Highways has identified a solution which will remove the weight restriction for HGVs using the Severn crossing by early next year. By ensuring there are never too many HGVs using the crossing, the solution would see HGVs leave the M48 at Junctions 1 (westbound) and Junction 2 (eastbound) via the off-slip roads with re-entry […]
Network Plus launches nationwide rollout of RodRadar’s Live DigRadar®
Utility and infrastructure contractors Network Plus have announced multi-year partnership to deploy RodRadar’s Live Dig Radar® (LDR) technology across its entire national fleet. Serving major UK asset owners including Severn Trent Water, Cadent Gas, National Grid, and UK Power Networks, Network Plus will roll out RodRadar’s LDR Excavate™ technology across its repair and maintenance fleet […]
AMA strengthens infrastructure engineering team with senior appointment
Andrew Moseley Associates (AMA) has appointment the experienced Civil Engineer Barry Roberts as Associate. Mr Roberts joins AMA’s Leeds office with more than 35 years’ experience in the transport and highways sector, bringing extensive expertise in infrastructure design and highway engineering. His appointment reflects AMA’s ongoing investment in its people and infrastructure engineering capability as […]