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
Wildlife Woes: infrastructure endangers one in seven native species
The latest report from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has revealed that the UK is the worst country in the G7 for loss of natural wildlife …Read More
The future is Retroreflective
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has appointed Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd to independently survey over 2,000 km of road in England to examine its retroreflectivity.
Retroreflection of road markings (when …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
Raising awareness: the Government launches new THINK! campaign
The Government has launched a new THINK! campaign that aims to improve the safety of those most at risk on the roads.
The ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign draws attention …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