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Traffic Management & Road Safety News
Safety first for Florida’s I-4 reconstruction
Safety first for Florida’s I-4 reconstruction Floridians are looking forward to an increase in both time and safety when the $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate interstate megaproject is completed in 2021...
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Blakedale to unveil new mini Impact Protection Vehicle at Road Expo Scotland
Blakedale to unveil new mini Impact Protection Vehicle at Road Expo Scotland Blakedale Limited is reinforcing its commitment to highway safety with the launch of a new 3.5 tonne Impact Protection Vehi...
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Tyre safety blitz for UK as Highways England works to drive down incidents
Tyre safety blitz for UK as Highways England works to drive down incidents Highways England is marking the end of Tyre Safety Month by revealing a series of initiatives it is developing or already del...
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Amey tests wearable safety tech for highways workers
Amey tests wearable safety tech for highways workers Wearable technology which could reduce risks to drivers and lone workers has been trialled by highways engineers working for leading service provid...
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Drivers warned to look out for Deer crossing roads at dawn and dusk this autumn
Drivers warned to look out for Deer crossing roads at dawn and dusk this autumn For the second year running, Highways England and DeerAware – The Deer Initiative have joined forces to warn motor...
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Safety work begins on busy Waikato Highway in New Zealand
Safety work begins on busy Waikato Highway in New Zealand Work is about to begin to make State Highway 3, from SH37 to Te Kuiti, safer for everyone who uses it. Almost $6m will be spent adding side ba...
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Making New Zealand’s Coromandel Loop safer for riders
Making New Zealand’s Coromandel Loop safer for riders Construction has begun on a $2.5 million project to install a range of bike safety treatments aimed at keeping motorcyclists safer on the No...
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How to get a good return from your road safety investment
How to get a good return from your road safety investment The latest reported road casualties in Great Britain figures are due out later this month. Based on the last 5 years of results, a sudden decl...
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Minera Las Bambas gives METSO award for exceptional safety performance in Peru
Minera Las Bambas gives METSO award for exceptional safety performance in Peru Metso has received an award from Minera Las Bambas for achieving the goal of zero incidents during plant shutdowns. The s...
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Taking articulated dump truck safety levels to zero
Taking articulated dump truck safety levels to zero Leading contractor Chepstow Plant International, like many contractors, takes health and safety very seriously. They have increased their focus on A...
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Clearview Intelligence celebrates Brake Award nomination for safety innovation
Clearview Intelligence celebrates Brake Award nomination for safety innovation Clearview Intelligence has long been an active supporter of Brake, the road safety charity, so was were delighted to lear...
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Targeting night-time road safety will reduce fatal accidents
Targeting night-time road safety will reduce fatal accidents The 11th road safety performance index report was released last month. This report monitors progress on the European Union’s commitment to...
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4 important safety tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling
4 important safety tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling Employers pay nearly US$1 billion per week in direct workers’ compensation costs in the USA, according to some estimates, reports OSHA. Indirect cos...
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Site dumper safety tackled as JCB reveals new production plans
Site dumper safety tackled as JCB reveals new production plans JCB is set to bring new levels of innovation and safety to the site dumper market with the unveiling of a new concept seven tonne Hi-Viz...
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JCB set sights on new markets with prescription safety glasses thanks to Specsavers
JCB set sights on new markets with prescription safety glasses thanks to Specsavers JCB has its sights set on a new market after launching a range of branded prescription safety glasses with leading h...
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Sungdo Construction reaches for higher demolition safety standards in South Korea
Sungdo Construction reaches for higher demolition safety standards in South Korea Looking to raise safety standards in South Korea, demolition firm Sungdo Construction is leading by example, bringing...
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Colas awarded Highways England Blue Star Award for Innovation In Safety
Colas awarded Highways England Blue Star Award for Innovation In Safety Colas identified a potential safety risk with removable magnetic Chapter 8 Chevrons that are traditionally used for cars visitin...
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European Investment Bank supports Volvo Group’s research for fuel efficiency and safety in trucks, buses, and construction equipment
European Investment Bank supports Volvo Group’s research for fuel efficiency and safety in trucks, buses, and construction equipment On Thursday, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Volvo Treasury...
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Equipment operator killed in machinery accident, best practices offered
Equipment operator killed in machinery accident, best practices offered The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a “Fatalgram” following the death of an equipment operator at a sand...
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New Zealand give residents 5 safety improvement options for State Highway 1
New Zealand give residents 5 safety improvement options for key State Highway 1 The long-term options for improvements to State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere have been narrowed down to five,...
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New Zealand safety improvements planned for State Highway 34
New Zealand safety improvements planned for State Highway 34 A project to improve safety for road users on a stretch of rural State Highway 34 west of Te Teko to Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty, New Zeal...
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Belize Road Safety Project wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
Belize Road Safety Project wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award The Belize Road Safety Project has received a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. The Project, which was laun...
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Truck mounted floodlight system designed to protect road workers at night
Woodway Engineering, a major emergency services’ provider and Acklea, a traffic management vehicle specialist, have joined forces to develop an illumination system to help protect vulnerable road side...
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Korean guardrail safety barrier system on a roll to safety
Korean guardrail safety barrier system on a roll to safety A Korean company that specialises in guardrail systems and traffic cones has developed a new barrier system that incorporates rollers to abso...
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Hard Hat colour scheme introduced by Highways England
Hard Hat colour scheme introduced by Highways England As from 1st January 2017, a new Hard Hat colour scheme will be enforced on Contractors working on national road projects in the United Kingdom. Bl...
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