Nota’s AI-based automatic collision detection system used to increase pedestrian safety
Nota has announced that it has applied an AI-based automatic emergency situation detection system to the Gyeonggi Province Autonomous Cooperative Driving Traffic Information Service operated by the Gyeonggi Province Future Mobility Center in South Korea. This system provides real-time emergency situation information to users of private navigation services such as Kakao Navi, Naver Map, and […]
New Tram-trains will revolutionise transport in South Wales, says Government
New tram-trains that will revolutionise transport in South Wales are now in their final phase of testing before being introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring. The Class 398 Tram-Trains, which are part of the Welsh Government’s £800 million investment into brand-new trains across Wales and the Borders, have the […]
TfL trials new bus shelter designs at 27 locations
Transport for London (TfL) will begin trialling new bus shelter designs aimed at improving accessibility, safety and customer experience, with the new designs introduced at 27 locations across London over the coming weeks. TfL is committed to making bus travel more attractive as part of its Bus Action Plan, and the new design features will be installed […]
East Lothian: Temporary closures of Bankton Junction in February
Hargreaves Land has confirmed details of further temporary road closures at the Bankton Junction of the A1 to allow final surfacing works to be carried out on the southbound A1 slip road. A full overnight closure will be in place for seven consecutive nights, from 7.30pm to 6.30am, between Friday 7th February and Thursday 13th […]
Bury announces £168m highways framework
Bury Council are seeking contractors and civil engineers for its latest four-year highways framework, comprising 11 lots valued between £60,000 and £60m. According to Place North West, Bury Council has launched a procurement exercise for the framework, which is valued at £168m inclusive of VAT. The framework will be active from 1 July 2026 to […]
Construction works ramp up on fourth section of A9 Dualling Programme
The A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project is the fourth section of the A9 Dualling Programme to enter construction. The opening of the site compound comes after the implementation of major traffic management in the project area earlier this year as work continues to press ahead on the Programme. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, […]
Suffolk to hold public autonomous vehicle showcases
Two showcase events will let people see for themselves how an autonomous vehicle could work in Suffolk. Residents across Suffolk are being invited to see for themselves how self-driving shuttle technology could shape the future of local travel – and to have their say on how it should work for their communities. Suffolk County Council […]
Wolverhampton invests £10m to fix roads and tackle potholes
City of Wolverhampton Council is proposing a £10 million investment in fixing roads and tackling potholes this year – providing safer and smoother journeys for all. The council is ready to roll out a fresh wave of road resurfacing and other improvements across the city under its 2026/27 Highway Capital Programme. It builds on last […]
West Midlands: Development Consent Order approved for A46 at Walsgrave
A multi-million pound roads scheme in the Midlands has been given the green light. Lord Hendy, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander, approved a Development Consent Order (DCO) today for the A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade project, which is part of the crucial Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor between the M5 and Humber Ports. The A46 is one of the UK’s major trade routes, serving millions of people, […]
Cambridgeshire issues tender for Professional Services Contract
In March 2025 the Highways and Transport Committee approved a procurement strategy for the future commissioning and delivery of highways and transport. The main goal of this strategy is to secure best value in the management of these Services by improving the efficiency, effectiveness and the customer experience of these Services. This will be based […]