National Highways closes A road in Wiltshire till spring
The A36 Warminster Road in Wiltshire has been closed by National Highways after defects in the footpath alongside the southbound carriageway were discovered. The works – to stabilise the embankment to prevent further movement, and reduce the risk of damage to the main carriageway – means the road is fully closed between Limpley Stoke and […]
Scottish researchers to lead ‘pioneer’ initiative to decarbonise UK transport systems
Researchers from two Scottish universities are to lead a new “pioneer” technology hub to accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK’s transport systems. The website Holyrood reports that a team made up of experts from the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University will use digital-twin technology to work out the most efficient way for transport systems […]
Concern about the dire state of the nation’s local roads reaches record levels
New research by the RAC suggests drivers’ despair with what it calls the woeful state of Britain’s local roads – which make up 98% of all roads – has reached the highest level ever. For the first time ever, a majority of drivers (56%) surveyed for the RAC Report on Motoring say the condition and […]
Grid Smarter Cities’ pioneering Kerb® solution profiled in leading magazine
The leading trade publication for the parking industry, Parking Review, has published an in-depth article about Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities’ Kerb® loading bay booking solution. Kerb® is being trialled for 18 months on Walworth Road in the London Borough of Southwark, enabling kerbside loading bay restrictions to be easily understood and recreated on […]
20% RAP material used along the A4 Froxfield
Highways and streetlighting maintenance company VolkerHighways has resurfaced a 2.2 mile (3.5km) section of the A4, between Hungerford and Wiltshire boarder using 20% Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) surface course material. Works were delivered in partnership with West Berkshire Council. Last year, VolkerHighways worked closely with FM Conway and Inlay Management Services to lay 2.5 miles […]
NY Highways courts new contractors and suppliers
Suppliers and contractors in and around North Yorkshire are being invited to to join NY Highways’ Dynamic Purchasing System. The system will cover a comprehensive range of services and products related to highways maintenance activities and will streamline supply chain and procurement processes. NY Highways says it will open the door to suppliers of all […]
American industry giant Iteris sold to Italian digital firm
American smart mobility infrastructure management company Iteris has been sold to Italian private digital innovation group Almaviva. The all-cash transaction values Iteris at approximately $335 million equity value (approx £262 million). Under the terms of the agreement, Iteris shareholders will receive $7.20 (£5.64) in cash for each share of Iteris common stock. Iteris has more than 10,000 public and private-sector clients using the company’s AI-powered […]
Driverless expert issues safety warning over technology reliability
An academic looking into the future of driverless cars is warning the technology could put motorists in “dangerous situations” because of its susceptibility to failure. Dr Saber Fallah, Prof of Safe AI and Autonomy Director of Connected Automated Vehicles Research Lab at University of Surrey has told the Express newspaper of concerns motorists could become […]
A12 Margaretting Bypass project completed
National Highways’ work on the £75 million A12 Margaretting Bypass scheme in Essex has been completed – with the road now open to drivers. Work to repair the existing concrete road, that had to come to end of its serviceable life, began in February 2023. It involved installing a new, quieter, asphalt surface for the […]
Work to start on Woodstock Road improvements in Oxford
Work on measures to improve road safety and bus journey times on Oxford’s Woodstock Road will start on Monday 12 August. The Oxfordshire County Council project involves installing pedestrian crossings and junction safety improvements between Bevington Road and St. Margaret’s Road, an off-road cycle path on Woodstock Road between Frenchay Road and St. Margaret’s Road, […]