Policy unpicked: What Simon Lightwood’s plans mean for Britain’s road network on today’s Highways Voices, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, Clearway and Arcadis
The Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood MP gave his first major speech in his new role at Highways UK today (Thursday) and you can hear it in full on today’s Highways Voices podcast. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, he is joined by technology innovators and industry experts who discuss the future of the UK’s road […]
Nick Harris on RIS3: National Highways’ vision for safer, smarter roads on Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
National Highways CEO Nick Harris joins us on today’s Highways Voices for a chat about RIS3, road safety and preventative maintenance, among other things, on today’s Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, you’ll hear Mr Harris (pictured) outline what RIS3 means for suppliers, and how innovation, safety, and efficiency will drive […]
Technology, teamwork, and tomorrow’s transport: Highways Voices live from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
Every corner of the UK highways sector – from local authorities and major contractors to tech innovators and policymakers – have converged under one roof to shape the future of transport at Highways UK 2025, and Highways Voices is here at the NEC to bring you what’s being talked about. In today’s podcast, sponsored by […]
Smarter tech, safer roads: Inside Westcotec’s collision-prevention mission on this week’s Highways Voices
We make another one of our trips to a leader in our industry to find out more about becoming a successful business on today’s Highways Voices, and give you some ideas in your day-to-day job. We’re at Westcotec in Norfolk talking road safety, too, discussing how the key to reducing road collisions isn’t just tougher […]
Westcotec strengthens road safety offering with new standard temperature monitoring feature
Westcotec, the UK-based provider of intelligent road safety signage, has announced that temperature monitoring technology will now be included as standard across its product range. This new functionality enables Westcotec’s vehicle-activated signs to make automatic adjustments to their activation speed thresholds in response to changing weather conditions. This enhanced safety feature is being offered at […]
Westcotec strengthens Scotland’s road safety systems with innovative technology
Road safety technology firm Westcotec is reinforcing its support for local authorities across Scotland as the nation considers sweeping changes to the speed limits on its roads. With a strong existing presence in Scotland, Westcotec is expanding its operations by establishing a base at Roadside Technologies’ premises near Glasgow and forging a strategic partnership with digital […]
Complementary strengths and a shared vision: Telent and Westcotec announce strategic partnership
Two of the highways sector’s most trusted names, Telent and Westcotec, have joined forces in a new partnership built around a shared mission – to make roads safer through smarter technology, seamless delivery, and service excellence. With Westcotec’s UK-manufactured LED signage and complementary traffic safety technologies, combined with Telent’s nationwide infrastructure and service delivery expertise, […]
VESOS sponsored Mini achieves a First at Donington
The specialist eCall consultancy and software company VESOS Solutions is combining its passions for motorsport and road safety by supporting industry colleague Olly Samways from in his 1992 Mini Cooper and 1964 Mini Cooper S in historic racing. Olly started racing at the young age of 10 and has achieved many wins over his recent […]
Westcotec demonstrates latest roadside technology to deliver safer roads for all
A line-up of intelligent roadside safety and information applications have been demonstrated by Norfolk-based technology firm Westcotec at the UTAC Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. An audience of senior representatives from the Department for Transport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles attended the event, organised by the Transport Technology […]
EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister reiterates that road safety strategy is guided by industry’s knowledge and experience
The Future of Roads Minister has pledged to publish the first national road safety strategy in more than a decade, saying safer roads underpin each of the government’s guiding missions. Speaking at a Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) event in Parliament, Lilian Greenwood (pictured) said the strategy will deliver “long awaited direction […]