The story of automation that will save lives
December 21, 2020
Ben Duncker, Business Development Director at Highway Care, talks to Safer Highways about the journey to date around the automated cone laying machine. Read More
Highways England airs plan to protect roadworkers with new inflatable barrier
October 13, 2020
An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s road network. Read More
Tests carried out for automated cone laying vehicle
October 2, 2020
A pioneering cone-laying vehicle is set to eliminate the need for roadworkers to do the job from the back of a truck, after successful tests on British roads. Read More
Company fined after causing M8 gas leak
August 13, 2020
John Murphy and Sons Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after damaging a 10-inch gas pipeline whilst undertaking work to allow the widening of the M8 motorway. Read More
Does motorway roadworks speed limit increase put roadworkers at added risk?
July 28, 2020
Speed limits through most major roadworks in England will be increased to 60mph, Highways England has announced. Read More
Roadwork safety film packs powerful message
January 15, 2020
UK Power Networks has produced a hard-hitting training film with the aim to make UK roadworks sites are safer by helping to train utility and highway workers. Read More
Thames Water’s Karl Simons to chair mental health summit
March 19, 2019
Karl Simons will chair Safer Highways’ Mental Health Summit at the House of Commons on 20 June. Read More
Motorway workers celebrate safety milestone
February 28, 2019
Motorway workers in the South East of England are celebrating the landmark of working more than 2 million hours without an accident. Read More
Roadwork safety: Half of motorists drive dangerously through roadworks
February 1, 2019
A survey commissioned by highways maintenance company Amey found 59% of road users acknowledged that they are not as safety-conscious as they should be when negotiating roadworks. Read More
Road safety: Choosing between concrete, plastic and MASS safety roadside barriers
December 11, 2018
Wherever vehicles and pedestrians are in close proximity to one another, safety and security should be a top priority – especially so given vehicles have been weaponised so effectively by terrorists. Read More
