From automated pods to invisible payments: more insights shaping our roads from Intertraffic Amsterdam thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, TRL and AGD Systems
In this final bonus episode of Highways Voices from Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, we bring you more conversations highlighting how innovation is already transforming transport systems, from airports to urban streets. We hear how automated vehicles are moving staff around Schiphol Airport and pointing towards scalable platooned transport systems, while in cities, attention turns to logistics, […]
Deadline approaches for highways professionals to apply for future skills funding
Highways and transport professionals looking to upgrade their skills this year are being reminded that funding support is available through the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, but that the deadline is in ten days’ time. The charity is offering grants of up to £10,000 through its Ready for the Future programme, aimed at helping people develop […]
East Riding recognised for pioneering low-carbon road lighting approach
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has won a prestigious award in recognition of its work to reduce the amount of streetlighting across its area by using Clearview Intelligence SolarLite road studs along with high-reflectivity signage and road marking. At the Decarbonising Transport event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Central London, tthe council won the: […]
TTF Conference “a fantastic opportunity” to show off groundbreaking technology
The Sales Director for UK and Ireland at transport technology and intelligent mobility solutions provider Kapsch has told Highways News participation in last week’s Department-for-Transport-led Transport Technology Forum conference has really boosted his company’s profile in the UK. Tim Wray worked with consultancy AECOM to demonstrate how European C-Roads standards could be brought to the […]
Modernised MCHW marks “historic shift” for contractors and suppliers
A major overhaul of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) has been outlined, aiming at reshaping how highway schemes are specified and delivered. Contractors and suppliers are being urged to familiarise themselves with the changes by checking the updated MCHW, now available via the Standards for Highways website. It represents what National […]
Government hails RIS3’s £27bn investment to renew England’s “ageing roads”
Details of the very long awaited third Roads Investment Strategy have been released. The Department for Transport says the £27 billion RIS3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England’s roads over the next five years. The plan is designed to put more money into maintaining the network “to help deliver smoother, more reliable […]
From Amsterdam to everywhere: More ideas shaping our roads, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, AGD Systems and TRL
Our latest episode of the Highways Voices podcast, recorded live at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, brings together six leading voices from across the global mobility sector, highlighting how artificial intelligence, connected systems and data-driven innovation are rapidly reshaping transport, road safety and urban mobility. Podcasts from Intertraffic are sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL. […]
Government announces £1 billion Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and Depot Charging Scheme
The government has announced a fund to support businesses across the UK roll out electric vans and trucks with £1 billion of funding. It says the Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) “aim to tackle two of the biggest barriers to businesses making the switch – upfront costs and […]
TTF Live 2026 hailed an “overwhelming success” after real-world tech demos
The Managing Director of LCRIG is describing the special format used for this 2026 Transport Technology Forum “TTF Live!” conference in Hinckley last week as an “overwhelming success”. Kerry Winstanley, whose Local Council Roads Innovation Group delivers the TTF on behalf of the Department for Transport, says delivering both policy discussions and practical demonstrations “worked […]
New walking and cycling project in Belfast put on hold
The Northern Irish government has decided to halt plans for a new bridge in Belfast “indefinitely” over ongoing legal proceedings around how infrastructure projects are approved and funded. The Ormeau Bridge is planned for walking and cycling but the project is being put on hold because of legal issues around the A5 Western Transport Corridor. […]