self-healing roads

AI moves the dream of self-healing asphalt a step closer

03/02/2025

Scientists from Swansea University and King’s College London have announced plans to design self-healing asphalt roads made from biomass waste, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

Roads of the future could be self-healing, report claims

03/12/2014

Future highways will be made from self-healing, glow-in-the-dark materials and will be governed by sophisticated technologies that communicate with cars, road infrastructure and GPS systems, according to the Future of Highways report from global engineering and design consultancy, Arup.

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Project Lead - Bridges and Structures WMF3037e

£45,718 to £46,731

We are currently seeking to recruit a Project Lead to join our Bridges and Structures team Kendal, Cumbria

Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

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£27,711 - £28,624

Are you an organised and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to how our roads are managed? Cumbria / Various

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Traffic Management Officer - WMF2114e

£37,035 - £37,938

Are you an experienced and motivated professional looking to take the next step in your traffic management career? Cumbria / Various

Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Technician - Highway Inspector

Grade 8 £28,797 - £30,708 per annum (Pay Award Pending)

Within the Highways Maintenance Team we are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focused and experienced person to join the Service Derbyshire

Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Project Delivery Senior Team Leader

£74,480 - £85,964

Are you an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent professional qualification) Glasgow City

Recruiter: Transport Scotland

Assistant Traffic Management Technician - WMF2104e

£25,584 - £25,992

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our South Lakeland team Kendal, Cumbria

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Project Delivery Team Leader

£57,710 - £71,842

Are you an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent professional qualification). Glasgow City

Recruiter: Transport Scotland

Traffic Management Officer - WMF2102e

£37,035 - £37,938

This is a key role supporting the delivery a wide range of traffic and road safety schemes. Kendal, Cumbria

Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

£52000 - £61000 per annum

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts CouncilNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£52,866 - £61,866 per annum, plus car allowance (pay award pe England, Hertfordshire, Letchworth Garden City

Recruiter: Essex County Council