Jonathan Scott appointed as Managing Director – Engineering at SYSTRA
SYSTRA UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Scott as Managing Director – Engineering, joining the Executive Board to drive growth and strengthen the company’s position as a leader in delivering sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. A Chartered Engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Jonathan is a recognised figure in the transportation sector. Since joining […]
Scottish industry leaders call for action on HGV driver facilities
The contribution of HGV drivers to Scotland’s economy has once again come under scrutiny, with calls for improved roadside facilities and measures to address freight crime, says Trans.info. Speaking at a roundtable on HGV driver facilities at the Scottish Parliament on 10 September, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport Sue Webber MSP said that while drivers […]
EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
The EU Data Act came into force at the end of last week, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, such as cars and smartwatches, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to use this data to develop innovative after-sale services. The Data Act increases access to high-quality data and with it the potential for […]
New bidding rules issued for Scheme Delivery Framework 2
National Highways has issued new bidding and award rules for Scheme Delivery Framework 2, its £14.5 billion eight-year procurement initiative (2027-2035) designed to deliver renewals and small improvement works across England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). SDF2 replaces the current Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF), covering civil works, pavement repairs, drainage, traffic management, and design services through […]
Plugged-In Communities: £4m to decarbonise transport
Community transport operators are invited to apply for Scottish Government funding to invest in zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure. The latest round of the Plugged-in Communities Fund makes £4 million available for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, and the associated charging infrastructure. Since the launch of the Plugged-in […]
Kiely Group backs preventative road maintenance training with 7 October event
Kiely Group has welcomed the joint initiative of the RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) toencourage Government’s recommendation to councils that carry out little or no preventative road maintenance to revisit preventative measures as an option. The announcement came at the conclusion of Pothole Prevention Week that highlighted the vital role of low-cost, […]
Staffordshire: New strategy will prevent roadwork delays, says Councillor Peter Mason
Cllr Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways, says he is keen to work with utility companies to prevent unnecessary roadwork delays. The strategy would ensure repairs were carried out by imposing stricter rules and using fines to ensure compliance, says Lichfield Live. He has now written to utility companies asking them […]
Digital ambulance alert system goes live in the South East
The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has installed its new digital alert system across for counties. With ambulances responding to thousands of calls every year, the system helps make the roads safer by alerting drivers to ambulances responding to emergencies nearby. In partnership with ACETECH Global and HAAS Alert, the digital alert system is […]
M48 Severn Bridge weight limit to be lifted… in October 2026
A new signalling system to allow heavy goods vehicles to cross the M48 Severn Bridge is set to be installed but don’t hold your breath, drivers as it won’t happen for at least a year. The South Wales Argus reports that the bridge, closed to vehicles weighing 7.5 tonnes or more since May, could have […]
Full fibre broadband roll-out to blame for sharp increase in roadworks
The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years. Exclusive data obtained by Sky News reveals there were 425,524 miles of roadworks across the UK last year. That’s enough to stretch around the world 17 times. It marks a 110% increase compared to 2023, when there were 203,000 miles […]