Wiltshire Council announces specialist highway works framework
Wiltshire Council is renewing its highways works framework, allowing access to multiple suppliers capable of carrying out specialist highway works who can be called upon to provide these works on an ‘as instructed’ basis to support the Council. The framework centres on the the maintenance of highway assets and the delivery of the council’s highway […]
The Missing Link: Solving a 50-year transport challenge on today’s Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices we visit the site of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, and one with a very interesting back story. The A417 Missing Link project in Gloucestershire has been covered quite often on Highways News, so now with construction work at a critical phase, Kevin Borras visited the project office in […]
Early Bird Rush: Organisations secure stands at ITS World Congress 2027
As momentum builds for this major global event, an exceptional number of organisations have taken advantage of the early bird-rates to exhibit at the 33rd ITS World Congress. According to organiser, ERTICO – ITS Europe and host Transport for West Midlands, a substantial cohort of forward-thinking organisations have already secured their place. With a full […]
Chellan introduces new CCTV monitoring platform with bespoke accredited training
The remote CCTV monitoring company Chellan Highway Safety Services has launched a new fully-integrated CCTV monitoring solution for roadworks and traffic management sites which connects operatives, clients and recovery teams in real time. The company says its new LENSE platform is the only temporary traffic management CCTV monitoring service backed by fully accredited operator training, […]
Industry backing drives momentum for revamped JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is gaining strong financial backing from across the traffic technology sector, with major industry players stepping forward to support the 2026 event’s new format. Organisers have confirmed a range of new enhancements for this year’s symposium, which will take place at the University of Lincoln on 16–17 September, including […]
TRL unveils new brand identity to reflect global leadership in transport innovation
TRL, the UK’s global centre for innovation in transport and mobility, has unveiled a new brand identity, its first major update in over a decade, which it says marks “a significant milestone in its evolution and future direction”. The refreshed brand introduces a new strapline, “Shaping Transport”, designed to capture TRL’s role at the forefront […]
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 […]