Highways England is considering rolling out wearable technology “to monitor the location and wellbeing” of its workforce.
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The smart motorway project on the M60 and M62 around Manchester has been delayed with the original December completion date being pushed back until next summer.
The first ITS solution enabling real-time journey information from the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC) to be displayed on portable variable message signs, has been deployed on the A14.
The Government’s announced an £8.1m TRL-led trial of lorry platooning in the UK, which could see three vehicles travelling in convoy.
A study by Highways England suggests emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are being abused by drivers using them to go to the toilet or have a rest.
A new 20-mile long concrete safety barrier on the M6 in Cheshire is nearing completion as part of a £274m project to upgrade the route to a smart motorway.
A speed limit on the A20 between Folkstone and Dover has been lifted after more than two years.
Highways England is performing well against most of its performance targets but has areas for improvement, according to the latest report from its regulator.
Highways England has awarded the South West region 4 year Construction Work Framework Lot 6 (Technology) to Dynniq.
The first of a new-style smart motorway emergency area, where drivers can stop in an emergency, is being trialled on the M3 in Surrey.