Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed ahead of Spring bank holiday
The The Kent Resilience Forum has confirmed that the Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 in Kent will be deployed from Sunday 21 May 2023 ahead of the Spring bank holiday and expected high passenger numbers. Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience and ensure the smooth flow […]
Further A34 closures near Oxford for viaduct work
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead if travelling around Oxford this weekend as closures on the A34 continue. The closure is for National Highways to carry out essential maintenance work on the Wolvercote Viaduct, a major structure on the A34, and carries the trunk road over the River Thames. Some of the work is […]
Spanish consortium launches 5G sustainability project
A consortium of companies in Spain have launched CRETA, an innovative project to promote sustainable mobility and the reduction of emissions through 5G technology. The objective of this initiative is to create and implement an “active and dynamic management solution” for transport and mobility based on the control of the real emissions of each vehicle […]
PTV Group joins the Overture Maps Foundation to help build a new collaborative standard for open map data
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group has joined the Overture Maps Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, which was founded by TomTom, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Meta in December 2022. The foundation is aiming to create a new standard for open map data, and PTV will support the collaboration with its expertise in multimodal modelling […]
Tackling local authorities’ transport challenges on this week’s Highways Voices
“The site went down all day – completely bust – couldn’t fix it had to dig everything up, and after that,” explains Sean Bulmer of the City of York Council on this week’s Highways Voices as he discusses equipment obsolescence at SWARCO’s User Group meeting. “We now have the TSAR project, which is the asset […]
Former transport minister calls motorway litter a “national disgrace”
A former Transport Minister has criticised the maintenance of the country’s motorway network, labelling it a “national disgrace”. The website Hemel Today reports that Hemel Hempstead MP Sir Mike Penning led a Westminster Hall debate on the issue of litter on motorways based on work he has completed with Clean Up Britain. After working with […]
TfL looks to monetise roundel and seat designs worldwide
Transport for London has announced a multi-year deal with licensing agency IMG to expand its brand engagement and licensing programme both within the UK and across the world. The new multi-year agreement will see IMG manage and build on TfL’s existing licensing programme, which has seen major collaborations with brands in recent years such as […]
89% carbon reduction at VolkerHighways’ new Clutton depot
VolkerHighways has announced that its Clutton depot, servicing its Bath and North East Somerset highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, has seen an 89% reduction in carbon emissions since it was redeveloped in 2021. The Clutton depot serves as a base for employees working on the contract, along with subcontractors and colleagues from Bath […]
Havering Council launches infrastructure vision for borough and Thames Corridor
Havering Council has launched its vision for improving infrastructure in the borough and Thames Corridor. This was done at a Palace of Westminster reception sponsored by Jon Cruddas MP. Those attending also heard from Paul Scully MP – Minister for London, the Rt Hon Ruth Kelly – Chair of Thames Freeport and Vera Kukic – […]
Latest Lower Thames Crossing consultation gets underway
National Highways has begun a further round of consultation on small changes being proposed to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing, which will result in changes to its submitted DCO Application. The design of the new road connecting Kent, Thurrock and Havering via a tunnel under the Thames has been shaped by feedback from […]