technology

ITS UK calls for motorway technology strategy

04/10/2024

Transport technology trade body ITS UK has published a new report ahead of the Budget, calling for a renewed focus on motorway technology as a means of improving the network.

Rennicks - Powering the future

02/01/2019

Rennicks explains to Highways how 10 years from now we will see the broadening of a new dawn in the world of road transport and traffic management. But how will it all be powered you ask?

ITS (UK) to talk technology at Highways SIB

24/08/2016

ITS (UK) – the UK association for the promotion of intelligent transport systems – will lead a debate on the role of technology in helping to deliver the government’s programme of investment in roads at this year’s Highways SIB (Seeing is Believing).

DfT launches £2m technology fund

11/08/2016

A £2 million fund to allow councils to “capitalise on emerging technologies” and deliver better journeys for motorists has been launched.

New resurfacing technology used on A1

04/08/2016

New technology has been used by contractor A-one+ to resurface just over a mile of the A1 at Brownieside in Northumberland.

Siemens equips maintenance crews with new tablet technology

06/06/2016

More than 300 service operatives and engineers responsible for installing and repairing traffic equipment across the country have been equipped by Siemens with new bespoke tablet devices.

Technology trial on A160 Port of Immingham scheme

07/04/2016

Technology that monitors highway equipment such as street lighting and drainage to aid future maintenance is being used for the first time on Highways England’s £88.4m Port of Immingham improvement scheme.

Highways England launches £150m innovation strategy

05/04/2016

An innovation strategy that sets out how £150 million will be spent on harnessing new technology – including trials of driverless cars and wirelessly connected vehicles – has been published by Highways England.

New technology set to transform England’s motorways

08/10/2015

A new high-tech intelligent transport system is set to transform the way traffic is managed on England’s motorways and major A roads.

Smart scanning technology detects early signs of potholes

27/01/2015

New scanning technology developed by Nottingham Trent University could help detect the early signs of potholes and determine their severity.

Technology company wins Highways Agency contracts

18/06/2014

Technology services company telent will maintain critical roadside technology on the strategic road network after winning three five-year contracts worth over £15 million with the Highways Agency. 

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