M53 gets £50m mid-life makeover
The first instalment of a £50m fit-for-the-future investment in Merseyside and Cheshire’s M53 motorway will get under way next week. For each of the projects, overnight lane closures along the M53 will be used where possible – with a limited number of weekend motorway closures for demolition and installation phases. Traffic management will also need […]
Glasgow City Council supports M8 bridge demolition project
Glasgow City Council has informed the Scottish Government that it backs the demolition of a section of the M8 motorway through the city centre. The Glasgow Times reports that the council’s response to a Transport Scotland consultation is to remove the Woodside Viaduct, a key stretch of the motorway to the east of Charing Cross. The government’s transport authority is exploring three options for […]
Toolkit published to help highway authorities navigate Local Government Reorganisation
A new toolkit designed to help local highway authorities navigate local government reorganisation (LGR) has been published. Developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) in partnership with Local Partnerships, the Navigating Highways Services through Local Government Reorganisation Toolkit helps authorities navigate the highway challenges associated with LGR. Drawing on […]
Derbyshire: Speed cameras to enforce temporary A38 speed limit as two-year works confirmed
A section of the A38 in Derbyshire will have a camera-monitored temporary speed limit when a two-year project begins later this year. National Highways has confirmed that it will be working on the A5132 Carriers Road bridge that runs over the A38 at Eggington from August, in which a 50mph temporary speed limit will be introduced on the A38 […]
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Melbourne tolling system upgrade
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected by ConnectEast to deliver a major upgrade of the Multi-lane Free Flow (MLFF) roadside tolling system on the EastLink tollway in Melbourne, Australia. The MLFF tolling system upgrade project is a significant multi-year financial investment, scheduled for completion in mid 2028. This upgrade reinforces Kapsch TrafficCom’s role as the long-standing […]
Walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1m
Communities across England will benefit from a diverse range of innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects, after Active Travel England (ATE) awarded grants through its £1m Innovation Fund. The 12 successful projects, ranging from e-cargo bike share schemes and community behaviour change programmes, to ‘gamified’ walking campaigns and accessible wheeling apps, will each receive grants […]
Fleet Electrification Forum: Scaling up the decarbonisation of HGVs
Fleet Electrification Forum is less than two months away and the organisers have announced a timely, high-level panel session focusing on the decarbonisation of HGVs. As the £200m UK Government-led ZEHID trial moves from concept to real-world deployment and commercial application, there’s never been a more important time to stay informed on the latest developments. […]
Costain enhances PPE offering with focus on inclusivity and sustainability
Costain is offering an enhanced range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear products, reinforcing its commitment to safety, inclusivity and sustainability. In cooperation with its Disability and Wellbeing Network and Women’s Network, Costain has worked with its PPE and workwear supply partner Arco, to complete major update to its PPE and workwear catalogue. More […]
Waltham Forest announces borough-wide street lighting upgrade
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has worked with Acrospire to deliver a borough-wide LED retrofit programme, upgrading around 500 lanterns using a bespoke retrofit kit. By retaining existing luminaires and replacing internal components, the scheme reduces energy consumption, minimises disruption, and preserves the visual character of residential streets. “We were looking to move to […]
Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future
A partnership that will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology has been signed by the Government and Wayve. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AI for autonomous driving pioneer will deepen collaboration on next‑generation self‑driving technologies and back the scale‑up as it continues to grow in Britain. The agreement brings government and industry together around shared research interests, supporting responsible deployment of automated […]