Policy unpicked: What Simon Lightwood’s plans mean for Britain’s road network on today's Highways Voices, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, Clearway and Arcadis
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The Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood MP gave his first major speech in his new role at Highways UK today (Thursday) and you can hear it in full on today's Highways Voices podcast.
In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, he is joined by technology innovators and industry experts who discuss the future of the UK’s road network. From AI-driven asset management to smarter maintenance and collaborative partnerships, you'll learn about decisions that are shaping tomorrow’s transport infrastructure, especially at a time when every pound of investment must deliver more value, more safety, and less carbon.
This includes how AI and machine learning are being used to predict crashes, optimise investments, and extend asset life cycles, and real-world success stories of collaboration between suppliers, contractors, and local authorities—proving that partnership and innovation can go hand in hand to deliver safer, smarter roads.
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Today you'll hear from:
- Roads and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood MP
- Arcadis Innovation Director, Alex Walton
- Westcotec Sales Director, Olly Samways
- SWARCO Head of Business Development - Interurban, Darren Smith
- Women In Transport's Jennie Harrison
- Traffic Group Managing Director, Jonathan Brook
- RSTA Chief Executive, Mike Hansford
Plus Paul Hutton, Adrian Tatum and Kevin Borras.
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