Scottish Borders unveils long-term plan for safer, more resilient roads network
Scottish Borders Council’s updated Road Asset Management Plan has been published, setting out the authority’s long-term approach to maintaining and improving the region’s road network to support communities, the economy and the environment. The plan outlines a clear, long-term approach to managing the Borders’ road network and related infrastructure, helping ensure that investment decisions are […]
Somerset: M5 St Georges Bridge set for major investment
National Highways is set to invest over £50m to ensure the M5 St Georges Bridge in North Somerset is fit for the future. The extensive and essential repairs involve concrete repairs to strengthen the bridge foundations and lifting the structure 72 times to replace bearings underneath that allow for movement as well as removing and installing […]
Redspeed calls for smarter speed enforcement to protect vulnerable riders
Redspeed is urging a renewed focus on intelligent speed enforcement and data‑driven road safety, as motorcycle casualties remain stubbornly high despite advances in vehicle technology. As part of a new monthly thought‑leadership series from Redspeed, motorcycling and road safety expert Tom Duckham argues that targeted, tech‑enabled enforcement can play a vital role in protecting riders […]
Greenock cycle lane splits town centre and divides opinion
A cycle lane built as part of the £6m regeneration project to rejuvenate Greenock town centre and encourage active travel is facing calls to be scrapped just over a year after it was completed. Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on West Blackhall Street, with some local businesses claiming the […]
“Removing junction 15 and 16 roundabouts on the A55 is essential,” says Welsh MS
A North Wales politician has renewed calls for two controversial roundabouts on the A55 to be removed following years of collisions and delays on one of North Wales’ busiest roads. The junctions in question, junction 15 at Llanfairfechan and junction 16 at Penmaenmawr, have long been criticised by motorists, residents and campaigners, with concerns raised […]
Telent renews Kent traffic signal maintenance contract
Kent County Council (KCC) has reappointed Telent to maintain its traffic signal network following a competitive tender process, extending a partnership that has supported the county’s roads for more than two decades. As one of Telent’s largest traffic signal maintenance contracts, and one of the most significant of its kind in the UK, the renewal […]
Fuel duty rise axe “a step in the right direction,” but transport expert calls for caution
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ announcement of the scrapping of the planned rise in fuel duty, as part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living as a result of pressure from the war in Iran, throws a lifeline to industries on the brink, says Scott Parsons, Transport and Logistics Senior Manager […]
Brightly Software: A new phase for Assets. United.
‘Assets. United.’ was launched by Brightly Software, a Siemens Company, in February 2024. The purpose of the campaign was to help local authorities manage complex networks of asset classes with increasingly challenging budget and resource constraints. The campaign highlights the interconnected nature of assets and the need for an efficient, integrated and proactive approach to […]
MAV Systems launches MAV AiQ Lite
MAV Systems has announced the launch of the MAV AiQ Lite, a compact, cost-effective camera designed to deliver dependable, high-performance number plate recognition for everyday deployments. Built and engineered in Britain, the AiQ Lite reflects everything MAV stands for: robust design, exceptional real-world performance, and technology that works where it matters most; on the road, in […]
Stephen Flynn replaces Fiona Hyslop as Scotland’s transport secretary
Former Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism at the Scottish Government, with his rejigged role in John Swinney’s top team immediately giving him responsibility for the long-promised dualling of the A9 and A96 trunk roads, says Press and Journal. Mr Flynn, formerly the SNP’s […]