Minister sees innovation being used to drive improvement on Devon’s roads
The Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP, has been in Devon to see the innovations the council is using to repair our roads. More than 9,500 potholes have been filled across the county so far this financial year and, where possible, the Devon highways teams have also been intervening earlier with repairs […]
Opinion: Breaking the Cycle – Why road maintenance needs a revolution
Innovation in road maintenance and repair remains an elusive goal for many local authorities, constrained by entrenched practices and excessive bureaucracy. Despite the promise of new government funding, much of it risks being squandered without meaningful change in how contracts are managed, and innovation is embraced, says Christie Raptaki, CEO and founder of Roadfill. The […]
DfT allocates £1.4 million to 32 projects developing innovative designs in the transport sector
Projects range from an air purification product to tackle pollution to a pedestrian management system to enhance road safety. It is hoped they will boost economic growth by creating jobs, leading to further innovation and confirming the UK’s position as a global leader in green transport. Each project could secure up to £45,000 of funding […]
£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects
A £1.3 million competition to transform the transport sector, grow the economy and inspire innovation has been launched today (17 April). The latest round of the Government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) is now open, with organisations and academics able to win up to £45,000 in funding. The TRIG scheme, delivered by Connected Places […]
Jacobs opens Danish innovation hub
Jacobs has announced the official opening of a new innovation hub in Denmark to meet growing demand from advanced manufacturing, life sciences and infrastructure clients in the region. Jacobs is already delivering critical life sciences and infrastructure projects for clients in Denmark. The investment in the new hub strengthens the company’s presence in the region, scaling its capacity […]
Register now for new series of NWSRG CPD accredited roadshows
The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has launched a series of CPD-accreditedlocal roadshow events to help boost knowledge and understanding of its national guidance for winter service. These one-day events will be tailored to the needs of individual locations, taking into consideration local operations, climate and topography. The first roadshow is set to take […]
Search is on for new ways to tackle hazards on National Highways’ roads
Enterprising businesses and innovators with new ideas on how to manage hazards across National Highways’ roads network could receive up to £90,000 to develop their concepts. National Highways has today (8 November) launched a new innovation competition which will help to protect road users by better managing hazards on the country’s motorways and major A […]
New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions
A new £1.8 million competition is opening to support the latest innovative transport solutions as the government seeks to grow the economy while looking at ways to decarbonise transport. The latest round of funding through the Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition has opened today (23 October 2023) and sees an increased available grant amount per […]
Innovative and reduced carbon design tops National Highways gantry competition
National Highways is today proud to unveil this winning design as part of an exciting competition to create the ‘gantry of the future’ for its motorways and major A-roads. Millions of drivers see gantries every day as a routine part of their journeys – and probably don’t give them much thought. However, they are vital […]
Multevo win LCRIG Innovation Festival fleet category with low carbon innovation
Multevo showcased its ultra-low emission dual-fuel highway maintenance machine at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival, winning the category for Fleet & Equipment. The event which took place on the 6th and 7th of July, featured several live demonstrations of different innovations across the highways sector and attracted over 60 different local authorities. Judged by local […]
