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Three TBMs tunnel on the Suburban Rail Loop East
Three tunnel boring machines are excavating twin tunnels for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East, with 138 metres completed since tunnelling began. A fourth machine is being assembled, and more are due to launch next year.
Adamstown to get digital warnings for railway crossing delays
Transport for NSW plans wireless-linked signs near Adamstown’s railway crossing to warn motorists of extended freight-train delays and allow route changes. The system is expected to be operational by early 2027.
Preferred design unveiled for new Bribie Island Bridge
Queensland has unveiled the preferred design for a four-lane Bribie Island Bridge, intended to double traffic capacity. The existing bridge would be retained for pedestrians and cyclists. Geotechnical investigations and approvals will inform further design work.
ULTIMO explores integrating automated vehicles into public transport
The Horizon Europe ULTIMO project is testing on-demand automated public transport across three European deployment sites. It is developing interoperable fleet-to-vehicle systems and examining passenger accessibility, cybersecurity and integration with existing transport networks.
UTAC joins European project to develop e-mobility cybersecurity testing
UTAC is leading a work package in Horizon Europe’s PrEVent project to develop cybersecurity testing, verification and certification methods for e-mobility. The project aims to create an end-to-end framework, with demonstrations planned across European use cases.
CEF Transport receives €3bn in funding requests
CINEA received 246 applications seeking almost €3bn from the 2026 CEF Transport calls, against a €1.1bn budget. Evaluation results are due in March 2027, with grant agreements expected by June.
SolarLite challenge offers free active road studs to three UK councils
SolarLite and LCRIG are inviting UK councils to nominate road-safety sites for free solar-powered active studs. Three schemes will be installed in early 2027 and monitored for effects on safety, energy use and costs.
Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2 moves towards construction
Site investigations, procurement and development for a 7.4-kilometre rail line from Albion towards Melbourne Airport are due to begin in the coming weeks. Major construction is planned for 2028, with completion targeted for 2031.
Valerann begins AI traffic-management pilots in Italy and Brazil
Valerann is trialling its Lanternn traffic-management platform on Italy’s A22 motorway and Brazil’s Rodovia das Colinas. The pilots will test AI data fusion, incident detection and operator decision support using existing infrastructure.
Four countries join Europe’s autonomous-vehicle testbed initiative
Portugal, Slovakia and Norway signed a declaration to join Europe’s cross-border autonomous-vehicle testbed initiative. Spain joined last week, bringing participation to 22 countries.
$319m contract awarded for Kempsey-Armidale Road reconstruction
Armidale Regional Council has awarded Bielby Holdings a $319m contract to rebuild 48km of road in New South Wales damaged by landslips and natural disasters. Early works are due to begin in the coming months, with major construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for late 2029.
New York City fleet depot redevelopment reaches structural completion
New York City has reached structural completion on the $121 million Harper Street DOT facility redevelopment in Queens. The 24-hour fleet site is being rebuilt with 38 EV charging stations, redesigned vehicle flows and flood-resilient features, and is expected to open in 2027.
Emovis expands tolling operations across Europe and Latin America
Emovis outlines its expanding tolling operations, including five free-flow gantries in France and the completed go-live of its operational back-office platform for VíasChile. The company also details active systems and services in the UK, Netherlands and Puerto Rico.
Rockhampton Ring Road bridge works reach major milestones
Piling has begun for the 435-metre Fitzroy River Bridge in Queensland, while the final girder is installed on the Capricorn Highway Connector Bridge. A new precast facility is also nearing commissioning for the 14.7-kilometre Rockhampton Ring Road.
A$3bn Western Sydney road programme moves towards construction
Five major Western Sydney road upgrades, jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments, have secured contracts, with construction due to begin later in 2026. Further projects, including intersection and airport-access improvements, are progressing.
Digital twins support CCAM pilots across four European cities
Horizon Europe project FRODDO is using digital twins to test connected and automated mobility applications, including traffic-management simulation, early warnings, demand prediction and autonomous tow-truck monitoring across pilots in Ljubljana, Athens, Modena and Bursa.
Ettifos selected for Maricopa County V2X deployment
Ettifos will supply aftermarket V2X-AIR onboard units for Maricopa County’s Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone in Arizona. The 2024–2028 deployment will connect up to 650 roadside units and 400 vehicles, supporting emergency, transit, freight and vulnerable-road-user applications.
Boring Co raises $3bn to fund UAE tunnel expansion
The Boring Co has raised $3bn at a $23bn valuation, led by the UAE, where it plans to build more than 150km of passenger tunnels. The funding will also support expansion of its Las Vegas Loop and other projects.
A$37.4m contract awarded to seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road
Exact Contracting will upgrade and seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road in Australia’s Northern Territory under the A$415m Strategic Roads Package. Work is due to start in October 2026 and finish in early 2028, improving safety and transport reliability.
Consortium awarded $880m Parramatta Metro station development contract
A Gamuda-led consortium has won an $880 million contract to build Parramatta Metro station and its integrated precinct in New South Wales. Plans include 470 build-to-rent homes, 500 student units, commercial space and a hotel, with construction due to start in 2027.
Tunnelling begins on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop
Tunnelling has begun on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East, with two tunnel boring machines being deployed between Burwood and Glen Waverley. Further machines are due to launch later this year and in 2027, ahead of a planned 2035 opening.
Australia announces $1.55bn upgrade of Melbourne’s Western Freeway
A $1.55 billion upgrade of Melbourne’s Western Freeway between Melton and Caroline Springs will add lanes, improve three interchanges and create a new half interchange. Pre-construction work is under way, with major construction to follow.
Tel Aviv Metro launches US$10bn tender for driverless train systems
NTA has opened pre-qualification for the US$10bn Infra II phase of Israel’s Tel Aviv Metro, covering driverless trains, signalling, electrification, systems integration, operations and maintenance. The three-line, 150km network is planned to operate at GOA4 automation.
New South Wales transport plan identifies more than 40 regional initiatives
New South Wales has published a 20-year transport plan for the Illawarra Shoalhaven, covering road, rail, bus, walking and cycling upgrades. It includes an intersection upgrade and hospital bus services, alongside plans for safer, more resilient and better-connected networks.
Planning advances for Maitland westbound flyover
Transport for NSW has begun geotechnical and survey investigations for a proposed $100 million westbound flyover at Maitland’s Cessnock Road and New England Highway roundabout. The Australian Government is funding the project to ease congestion and improve freight and commuter reliability.
A47 Norfolk dualling project enters final construction stages
National Highways’ £100m project to dual 2.6 miles of the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham is nearing completion. The scheme includes junction, bridge, safety and cycling improvements, and is expected to reduce congestion and improve road safety.
Canada-Mexico West Coast zero-emission truck corridor planned
Five governments are coordinating a British Columbia-to-Baja California freight corridor with 20 electric-truck charging stations and three hydrogen fuelling stations. The initiative will also align technical standards and infrastructure planning to support zero-emission trucks across borders.
Kapsch begins smart-parking integration project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Kapsch TrafficCom is implementing a €404,000 smart-parking project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, integrating occupancy data from 24 car parks into the city’s traffic-management system and displaying availability through nine variable-message panels. Delivery is scheduled for early 2027.
EnerMech wins electrical services contract for Western Sydney Airport metro
EnerMech has secured a contract with Parklife Metro to provide high-voltage switching, isolation and permit-control services during construction and commissioning of Sydney Metro’s Western Sydney Airport project.
MnDOT selects Sensys Gatso for Minnesota work-zone camera pilot
MnDOT has selected Sensys Gatso to supply solar-powered mobile speed cameras for a $800,000 Minnesota work-zone pilot. The scheme will issue escalating educational warnings rather than fines, with results assessed for speed reduction and worker safety.
Consortia shortlisted for Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail planning
Three consortia have been shortlisted for an early contractor involvement process covering tunnels, a station and associated infrastructure on the Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail project.
Nuremberg deploys electric equipment for zero-emission demolition
Nuremberg has commissioned Bavaria’s first public tender for a zero-emission demolition project. Electric Volvo construction equipment and an FM Electric hook-lift truck are operating using standard construction-site electricity, demonstrating a replicable municipal model for lower-emission worksites.
Preferred option confirmed for Riverina Highway upgrade in Albury
New South Wales has confirmed the preferred option for a three-kilometre Riverina Highway upgrade in Albury. The scheme includes new traffic lights, a central median, safer crossings and improved walking and cycling links, and will now undergo design refinement and environmental assessment.
Cambridge self-driving bus programme secures £3.88m funding
The Greater Cambridge Partnership has secured £3.88m in UK government funding to extend self-driving bus trials, including a planned deployment on Cambridgeshire’s guided busway. The Commercialising Connector project will assess safety, accessibility, ticketing and customer experience ahead of potential commercial services.
Road-user charging schemes balance privacy, cost and congestion control
Road-user charging schemes are taking different approaches to privacy, revenue apportionment and congestion management. Q-Free is preparing Tag4All satellite-charging trials in Oslo and Bergen, using onboard processing to limit location-data disclosure.
Perth expands electric buses but faces grid-planning challenge
Transperth has completed its largest electric-bus depot in Perth, with 56 dual chargers and 112 plugs. Further depot upgrades and five battery-electric ferries are planned, but the rollout highlights the need for coordinated, precinct-scale grid planning.
Hamburg partners with Umovity on AI traffic signal control
Hamburg’s roads authority has partnered with Umovity to develop and pilot a cloud-based AI system that adapts traffic signals using live data, aiming to improve traffic flow, prioritise buses and reduce emissions.
Flash Freight expands South Carolina logistics warehouse to 160,000 sq ft
Flash Freight has completed an expansion of its Spartanburg, South Carolina, third-party logistics warehouse to 160,000 sq ft. The facility supports warehousing and less-than-truckload services linking the south-eastern US with Ontario.
Queensland expands Gold Coast transport routes and road upgrades
Queensland has announced two new Gold Coast east-west transport routes and road upgrades, including expanded bus lanes, a new station and preservation of a future rail corridor to Gold Coast Airport ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Urban design plan approved for Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrades
Victoria has approved the urban design plan for Eastern Freeway upgrades between Hoddle Street and Burke Road in Melbourne. The project will add freeway capacity, bus lanes, traffic-management technology and walking and cycling connections.
Procurement begins for Queensland’s 8.5km Tiaro Bypass
Procurement has begun for the 8.5km Tiaro Bypass in Queensland, a jointly funded Bruce Highway upgrade designed to improve safety, flood resilience and traffic flow. Construction timings will be confirmed after a contractor is appointed.
A$70m Adelaide intersection upgrade to start early works
A more than A$70 million upgrade of Adelaide’s Richmond Road, Railway Terrace and Croydon Road intersection will add lanes, cycling and pedestrian facilities, signals, lighting and drainage. Early works start this month, with main construction scheduled for 2027-28.
Victorian government launches electric heavy vehicle trial
The Victorian government has launched the $1.5 million Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial, which has enabled freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles, charging infrastructure, driver training and maintenance at no cost to participants apart from charging.
Muswellbrook Bypass project advances to major works
Early works have progressed on the $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass, a refined design has been finalised and federal and New South Wales governments have committed funding, with major construction expected to begin in 2027.
Herrenknecht chosen to build Lower Thames Crossing TBM
National Highways has selected Herrenknecht to build a 16.4m-diameter TBM for the Lower Thames Crossing, which Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy JV has contracted to operate; the machine has been scheduled for delivery in 2028 to construct dual 2.6-mile road tunnels.
Queensland Rail trials over-height vehicle warning technology
Queensland Rail is trialling a trailer-mounted sensor system that detects over-height vehicles and warns drivers via variable message signs near two frequently struck rail bridges in Ipswich. The system will collect data at sites across South East Queensland.
PASQUALE project explores quantum inertial units for resilient navigation
GMV has launched the 24-month PASQUALE project under ESA’s NAVISP programme to develop and validate a navigation system combining GNSS, conventional inertial sensors and quantum sensing for improved resilience during signal outages.
Dandenong underpass to open in late September
Construction teams have progressed major works on Dandenong's Webster Street underpass, which has been scheduled to open in late September, and has been designed to provide a direct road link and 5.4m rail bridge clearance to ease congestion.
Monotch and CCTA begin US traffic-signal trial
Monotch and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority have launched a one-year demonstration in Concord, California, and have begun testing TLEX interoperability with US traffic-signal controllers and connected-mobility use cases.