Kapsch TrafficCom to deploy India’s first Cooperative ITS project
Kapsch TrafficCom is bringing the next generation of connected mobility to Indian road users by delivering the country’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C‑ITS) project on a highway near New Delhi. Implemented together with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited (SCAIL), the groundbreaking project will demonstrate how real-time connectivity and AI-powered situational awareness can improve road […]
LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026: Over 90% of indoor exhibition space booked
With just four weeks to go until the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026, over 90% of indoor exhibition space has now been booked, as organisations from across highways, transport and road infrastructure technology secure their place at this year’s event. Taking place on 24–25 June 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh, the Festival brings together local authorities, […]
Dorset drivers told to ‘trust’ bridge traffic lights trial
Temporary traffic lights are being installed on a historical road bridge to determine whether a new footbridge is needed to protect pedestrians. Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne will have signal-controlled, one-way traffic for six weeks from Tuesday while Dorset Council trials a temporary footway on part of the road, as reported by Highways News earlier this […]
Overweight vehicle closes Menai Suspension Bridge
The Menai Suspension Bridge has reopened after being closed following yet another “overweight vehicle” crossing the structure. The bridge, which connects Anglesey with mainland Wales, had to be inspected after the incident, says the North Wales Chronicle. An initial statement from Traffic Wales read: “Due to an overweight vehicle crossing the bridge the road must […]
Cohda Wireless supports connected vehicle initiative in Arizona
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) in Arizona has selected connected vehicle technology specialist Cohda Wireless to support delivery of the Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone (CVAZ), a USDOT-backed deployment designed to accelerate interoperable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across key corridors in the county. CVAZ forms part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Saving Lives with Connectivity: […]
Worcestershire: Noise from loose manhole cover on A38 keeps villagers awake
A noisy manhole cover is causing sleepless nights for residents of a Worcestershire village. Every time a vehicle passes over it on the A38 Main Road in Kempsey, the metal cover makes a “loud noise” that can be heard several streets away, says the Express & Star. Villager Adrian Ludlam said: “I live in Bannut […]
Transport adviser issues driverless taxi safety warning
Westminster Council’s Chief Transport Adviser, Hugh Brennan, has warned that driverless taxis are a serious collision risk. Waymo is trialling driverless Jaguar I-Pace vehicles in the capital, intending to roll them out to the public in September, says the Daily Telegraph. Although they are being tested with safety drivers on board, the robotaxis have been […]
Applications open for operators to join UK self-driving vehicles pilot scheme
Passengers could be able to book taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles later this year, as the Government opens applications for operators to run cars across Great Britain. The pilot scheme will enable companies to bring cutting-edge technology to British roads, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions for the economy by 2035. Services could enhance […]
North Yorkshire selects 16 firms for £50m civils framework
North Yorkshire County Council has selected 16 contractors for its new four-year Civil Engineering Contractors Framework covering bridge repairs, resurfacing and highway works across North Yorkshire and York. The NY Highways framework is split into two lots covering schemes up to £100,000 and projects above that threshold, says Construction Enquirer. Works will include resurfacing, drainage […]
Nea Odos and Valerann deploy AI-powered traffic management across Ionia Odos motorway
Greek motorway concessionaire Nea Odos SA, in partnership with Valerann, have announced the full deployment of Valerann’s flagship platform, Lanternn, across the 196km Ionia Odos motorway (A5). With this rollout, Nea Odos becomes the first motorway operator in Greece to implement an AI-driven system for real-time traffic management and incident response. The commercial deployment follows […]