Discover the Net Zero Revolution: Download the Re-flow Green Report for Highways
In pursuit of net zero, plenty of pioneers, leaders, and strong minds are stepping up to make a difference to our industries. The Re-flow Highways Green Report, highlights how traffic management, surfacing, and line marking companies are contributing towards a greener future. If you’re curious about the innovations changing the way we live and work, […]
Yunex Traffic’s hosted UTC solution now operating across all National Highways’ regions
Yunex Traffic has completed the roll out of a Collaborative Traffic Management (CTM) solution for National Highways. This means that a common hosted urban traffic control (UTC) system is now operating across all the organisation’s seven regions in England. The new National Highways hosted UTC system (UTC-UX) enables a consistent approach to be taken to […]
Nick Love joins Traffic Group Signals as new Delivery Services Manager to help drive innovation and growth
Industry veteran Nick Love has joined Traffic Group Signals as Delivery Services Manager. With a robust background in telecoms, satellite communications and electronics, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation to his new role. Having been in the industry for more than four years, Nick played a pivotal role in the […]
Simplifai-ing complex traffic challenges to help improve local communities
The DfT’s recent traffic signal fund was driven by the need for change on our road network. The fund, which rewarded 100 local authorities with investment to upgrade or make their traffic signals more efficient, will positively impact local communities in many different ways. The subsequent Intelligent Traffic Management Fund (ITMF) will provide a further […]
Young designer from Southend sees artwork used for local road signs
A local pupil with an interest in road signs has seen his creativity come to life with the installation of two ‘slow down’ signs near St Christopher’s School in Southend-on-Sea. Edward, a year 9 pupil at the school has always been interested in road signs and he has now seen his design produced and installed […]
Two new School Street schemes launched in Reading
Two new School Streets which create a healthier and safer environment for pupils around schools have launched in Reading this week. Civitas Academy has started a scheme which restricts traffic access outside the school in Great Knollys Street in central Reading. And Geoffrey Field Infant School, Geoffrey Field Junior School and Christ the King Roman […]
Reading Borough Council leads the way with traffic management innovation from Solar Gates UK
Reading Borough Council, known for its commitment to innovation and safety in traffic management, has successfully integrated the INSTABOOM Go system developed by Solar Gates UK into its Traffic Operations Department. This lightweight, solar-powered, remote-controlled Stop:Go solution promises to transform industry practices by significantly enhancing safety and efficiency. Traditional methods of traffic control at static […]
Blakedale announced as Highways Heroes 2024 Drinks Reception and Award sponsor
Blakedale, the UK’s leading supplier of specialist traffic management vehicles in the UK, has been named as the official Drink Reception sponsor for the 2024 Highways Heroes Awards. As part of the agreement, the company will also become one of the awards sponsors for the event, which takes place on 28th November at the London […]
Active Streets trial measures in Devon to be removed next week
Temporary traffic filters will be removed from roads in Devon following the completion of a trial. Following the decision by the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) earlier this month to suspend the Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders for these roads “as soon as practicable”, officers have been investigating whether planters could remain in place […]
Staffordshire transport gateway improvement scheme progresses with new traffic arrangements
A scheme bringing major improvements to a key Staffordshire gateway junction is progressing well, with latest traffic management changes set to take place. The project will ease congestion and increase capacity around the A38 Branston interchange junction near Burton. It includes creating additional lanes around the junction, on the slip roads and on Branston Road […]
