PM’s transport pledge: Truss promises to deliver new roads in maiden speech
In her maiden speech as the UK prime minister, Liz Truss emphasised the Government’s ambition to improve Britain’s strategic road network.
Ms Truss stressed the importance of investment in the nation’s …Read More
Pothole peril: cost to maintain local roads increases
Councils have warned that maintaining local roads will be a struggle this winter due to rising energy costs and spiralling inflation.
A new report from the Local Government Association (LGA) and …Read More
Stop lorries causing havoc on local roads, councillers urge
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an outright ban on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) being routed through local roads using standard car sat navs.
Lorry drivers are supposed to …Read More
Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2025, according to new report
Self-driving vehicles could be introduced on our roads as soon as 2025, according to the latest updates from parliament. Some cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features may even be …Read More
In for a shock: innovative EV battery could save drivers up to 40%
National Highways have sponsored an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging system that could be the world’s greenest solution while delivering up to 40% savings for EV drivers.
Start-up energy company, Cheesecake …Read More
Like a car out of water: New M5 drainage system deployed
A new drainage system deployed underneath the M5 has been celebrated for its innovation in water filtration. Taking around eight months to finish, the project cost a total of £7 …Read More
Hot and bothered: how the heat wave could affect road surfaces
While the UK braces itself for record temperatures this week, gritting crews are on standby over the threat of melting roads.
Forecasters have warned of exceptional heat, issuing the nation’s first-ever …Read More
Casualties Crashed: UK’s first ever road safety body is introduced
The UK’s first-ever road safety body will be introduced to investigate and prevent casualties on our nation’s roads. The government has announced that the new Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) …Read More
Highways of the future: new project aims for digital local roads
A new project will investigate the potential benefits of using digital technology on local roads in England. The Digital Roads for Local Roads project will assess the needs and opportunities …Read More
Everything but the CarbonSink: Shell launches new zero-carbon Bitumen
Oil and gas multinational, Shell, has recently launched a new type of carbon-reducing bitumen that incorporates an innovative bio-component binder. Bitumen CarbonSink locks carbon into asphalt and bitumen, turning the …Read More