Pavement parking must be ‘properly enforced’, says walking charity
A charity has called for the ban on pavement parking to be “properly enforced”, as a survey found a quarter of Scots were forced to change route last year due to pavements being blocked by cars. The Scottish Walking and Wheeling Survey, commissioned by Walking Scotland, found 54% of adults experienced cars parked on the […]
Road Haulage Association welcomes new 50mph speed limit for HGVs on Scottish trunk roads
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) today welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the speed limit for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph. The trade association supporting people and businesses in the road transport industry has campaigned over many years for the current 40mph to be increased. Transport […]
A1290 dualling works at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park now complete
Esh Construction has completed the A1290 Dualling Works in Sunderland, delivering a major upgrade to one of the region’s most important transport corridors. Delivered in partnership with the IAMP LLP, a limited liability partnership established by South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council, the project included widening the existing single carriageway, upgrading junctions, and introducing […]
Gloucestershire residents ‘trapped like prisoners’ by roadworks
People living on a housing estate near Gloucester say they feel “trapped” by roadworks which can turn a 30-minute journey into a four-hour round trip. Work to build a junction connecting the Hunts Grove estate to the A38 bypass began in the summer and has left people in Quedgeley, Kingsway and Hardwicke facing delays, says […]
Scottish Transport Secretary challenged to visit A96 amid calls for commitment to full dualling
Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross has written to Scotland’s Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop ahead of the 2026-27 Budget, saying January’s announcement could be the difference between life or death on the A96 in Aberdeenshire. In her letter, Ms Cross has also urged the Scottish Government to commit to a new bypass for Inverurie after Transport […]
Waymo announces 19 London Boroughs (and the City of London) as testing sites for robotaxis
Waymo robotaxis have been seen for the first time on London’s. The cars are taking part in trials ahead of the start of the fully fledged operation to pick up passengers in 2026. Waymo, which operates under Google’s parent firm Alphabet Inc, posted an image on social media showing one of its self-driving Jaguar I-PACE […]
National Highways admits to thousands of drivers being incorrectly fined for speeding since 2021
Thousands of drivers could have speeding fines cancelled after a fault saw some cameras falsely triggered. National Highways said it had found 2,650 wrongful speed camera activations on its A-roads and motorways since 2021 due to a delay between cameras and variable speed signs, according to the BBC. Affected drivers will be contacted by police […]
HS2 cuts traffic delays with innovative M6 bridge slide
Engineers working for the HS2 project claimed a UK-first over the weekend when they successfully slid an enormous 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 without closing the motorway – significantly reducing disruption to drivers. The 17 hour-long operation was the culmination of an epic three-stage process to assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of the […]
Brighton & Hove City Council chooses evidence-led design and consultation for a safer, greener seafront active travel corridor
Brighton & Hove Council has created a clear, evidence-led pathway to deliver a high-impact active travel scheme that meets the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors alike, using VivaCityʼs AI solutions. Brighton & Hove is known for its active travel culture, but along parts of the A259, there was no dedicated cycling infrastructure. Cyclists often […]
CIHT: 3rd Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy should focus on accessibility, integration and rural equity
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) draft Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy [1] (CWIS3), welcoming its ambition tomake active travel safer and more accessible, while urging greater clarity on performance measures and stronger support for rural areas. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “CIHT […]