Ensuring infrastructure is ready for advances in technology which will change the way we live is crucial to planning, experts have warned.
Latest Roads News
Row over roads plan for Port of Liverpool
The leaders of Sefton Council have rejected both Highways England options for upgrading the A5036 to improve access to the Port of Liverpool.
ICE to celebrate 200th anniversary
The ICE is launching a programme of events to celebrate its 200th anniversary next year.
Engineering Newcastle’s triple-decker
From the top of the A19/A1058 Coast Road roundabout near Newcastle, streams of gridlock can be seen stretching as far as the eye can see. But not for long.
£3.3bn Highways England framework in pipeline
Highways England has issued a notice saying it is going to procure a £3.3bn pavement framework.
ORR scouting for roads supplier study lead
The Office of Rail and Road is looking to appoint a consultancy to lead a new study into Highways England and its supply chain.
Fresh £100M A9 dualling scheme
A construction tender for a 9.5km section of the A9 between Luncarty and Birnam in Scotland has been announced in a prior information notice, with work on the £100M scheme expected to start by the end of this year.
M4 inquiry to consider ‘sunken’ road
A sunken motorway scheme is one of 22 alternatives to the proposed M4 relief road that is being considered by a public inquiry in Wales.
Dubai set for autonomous taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is to buy 200 Tesla hybrid electric vehicles fitted with autonomous driving technologies.
Big names to speak at UK Transport
Bosses of the UK’s biggest clients are lining up to speak at the new UK Transport event to share their passion for and insight into infrastructure investment.