Thelwall Viaduct to undergo crucial £27 million upgrade
The Thelwall Viaduct, which carries the M6 across the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, is set to undergo vital upgrade work. Starting in September, National Highways will be replacing bridge joints on both the north and southbound structures, which are up to 4,500 ft in length and carry upwards of 180,000 vehicles a […]
Transport Scotland announces £4 million for greener community transport
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn has announced that a further £4 million is being made available for community transport operators to invest in zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure. The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Plugged-in Communities Fund offers grants for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles, including […]
Cardiff Council using thermal technology for pothole repair solution
Cardiff Council is using a specialist thermal road repair machine to help repair potholes and damaged road surfaces across the city, following the unprecedented number of highway defects caused by last winter’s prolonged cold, wet weather. The machine uses a heat-based process to repair potholes, while reducing carbon emissions by up to 85% compared with […]
Live Labs 2 takes learnings on the road with UK-wide workshops
ADEPT Live Labs 2 is launching a series of collaborative workshops across the UK this autumn, helping local highway authorities turn the learning from the £30 million innovation programme into practical, business-as-usual change. Beginning in Glasgow on 17th September 2026, the free regional workshops will bring together local authority decision makers, budget holders and highways […]
TomTom expert: Robotaxi rollout reveals challenge of London as a testing environment
Andy Marchant, a Traffic Expert at TomTom, has said that the postponement of the launch of robotaxis in London has highlighted the complexities of the project. “Delays to the robotaxi rollout in London have shone a spotlight on the city’s challenging testing environment,” he says. “Regulatory frameworks, liability models and operating standards are still catching […]
Bath and North East Somerset introduce size-based parking permits
Bath and North East Somerset Council is now charging owners of SUVs and larger vehicle more for parking permits. The size-based charging system reflects what the council says is the greater road space occupied by larger vehicles and their impact on visibility and safety, says The Business Desk. On-street parking permit charges have increased by […]
Ireland’s NTA says each euro invested in Active Travel returns almost €4 to economy
Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA). It said the benefits include improved health and lower absenteeism rates, more tourism, reduced congestion and thousands of jobs created, reports RTE. The present value of money to be invested in walking, […]
Body worn cameras helping more families feel confident about walking to school, says West Sussex Councillor
West Sussex County Council is introducing body worn cameras for school crossing patrol officers at selected sites across the county to help keep children, pedestrians and crossing patrol staff safe. The cameras are being introduced in response to reports of dangerous driving, drivers failing to stop at crossings, and incidents of verbal abuse towards school […]
WJ Group highlights road markings behavioural road safety intervention potential
WJ Group is highlighting road markings potential as one of the most effective behavioural road safety interventions available to highway authorities. Drawing on behavioural psychology and evidence from real world projects, the company says intelligent road marking design can positively influence how people drive and ride, improving safety without the need for majorinfrastructure changes. While […]
Zero-emission car sharing clubs expand across Wales
The TrydaNi car sharing scheme gives drivers access to electric cars across Wales in a way that is affordable, convenient and beneficial to local communities – and now it is expanding. Backed by £1 million of Welsh Government funding, the scheme is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations, and has grown to more than 500 […]