National Highways looks forward with ‘bold’ new approach to roadworks

National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of billions of pounds worth of vital work being carried out on the Strategic Road Network. This includes an increase in the use of higher speed limits past work sites where it is safe to do so, clearer messaging for drivers, more effective […]

British company gets US Federal approval for roadworks solution

Software innovator one.network, which delivers platform-based, real-time traffic management and event information, has announced that the US Federal Highway Administration has approved the company’s Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) feed for deployment by transportation agencies, and use by any stakeholder who needs accurate and timely work zone information. Starting immediately, the company will create a […]

NH lifting roadworks for Christmas

National Highways says it will be working round the clock to remove more than 900 miles of roadworks ahead of the Christmas getaway. This means nearly 98 per cent of motorways and major A roads will be roadworks-free in time for those travelling to see loved ones or making other journeys for Christmas. National Highways […]

Traffic Group Signals gears up for the infrastructure revolution

As local authorities and utilities prepare to meet the demands of the Five-Year Vision for Street and Road Works in the UK, Traffic Group Signals has announced it is supporting customers to ensure they have the knowledge and solutions to stay ahead of the competition. The document, published by the Highways Authorities and Utilities Committee […]

Highways projects fell 12% in 2020

There was a 12% in the amount of digging work taking place on the UK’s highways last year, according to the Digging up Britain 2021 report. The study by LSBUD, which provides a free to use online search facility for underground pipes and cables, reveals that there were 369,138 searches through its portal relating to […]

TDI announces latest webinar detailing Street Manager

The national and local government initiative promoting the future of multi modal mobility, the Transport Data Initiative, has announced its third webinar, to be held on Tuesday 15 December from 11:00 – 12:00.   It will include Department for Transport representatives from the ‘Street Manager’ project, including Paul Chandler, Product Owner: Street Manager, Department for Transport […]

GEWI launches real-time roadworks info in US

The German-owned traffic information company GEWI has introduced a new service in America providing accurate and real-time travel information, which can be delivered directly to navigation devices through apps and in-car navigation systems. It’s partnered with iCone Products to help drivers either avoid or safely navigate road work projects by using cloud-based, real-time data from […]

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