The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 ITS World Congress in the Korean city of Gangneung has seen the traditional handing over of the event’s ceremonial globe to the next hosts, as the event comes to Birmingham’s NEC in one year’s time. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/23/cere… #ITSWC2026

Members of the UK delegation to the 2026 ITS World Congress have seen how the host city Gangneung is using artificial intelligence to connect its transport systems, improve traffic flow and help emergency vehicles reach incidents eight minutes faster. lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/22/uk-d…

Companies developing the next generation of transport technology are now being invited to put their new technologies, processes, services and more to work in front of the people who could buy, deploy and champion them worldwide. Find out more and apply: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/22/put-…

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open to deliver CPD certified technical training sessions at the Innovation and Learning Festival 2027. Find out more and submit your application: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/22/appl… Application Deadline: Friday, 26th February 2027

💻 LCRIG-Hosted Webinar: Driving Better Outcomes Through Inclusive Practices Join us for an interactive webinar exploring the University of Leeds’ Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Roadmap, developed in collaboration with National Highways. Register: lcrig.glueup.com/event/drivi…

This week, we are delighted to welcome two new members to our ever-growing community with the addition of Lancashire Combined County Authority and Preston College. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/lcri…

LCRIG's Managing Director, Kerry Winstanley, joined industry and government representatives for a panel discussion on 'Maximising the Potential of ITS in a Connected World' at the ITS World Congress today. Listen to the full podcast here: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/21/high… #ITSWC2026

Member News: The Fox Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Thornton Cleveleys Football Club, becoming the official naming rights partner of the club’s Gamble Road ground in an initial two-year agreement. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/the-…

Member News: SG, formerly Solar Gates, MVIS and P&D Specialist Services have brought their operations together as SG. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/12/sg-m…

Member News: A trial delivered by ProDroneWorx for Thurrock Council is exploring how specialist drones can capture detailed imagery and 3D data to identify defects and support highway asset management. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/how-…

Member News: After two years of design, development, and testing, Roadside Technologies has released VECTA to the market and it is already proving itself a valuable platform for hazardous object detection and advanced traffic analytics. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/road…

Member News: Multipave has strengthened its regional highways portfolio after securing places on major frameworks with both Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. Find out more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/mult…

Member News: WJ Sunstone has rebranded and renamed its technology portfolio, creating a clearer and more consistent range of solutions designed to make it easier for highways operators and contractors to understand the technologies available. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/wj-s…

LCRIG was delighted to attend the official launch of the new Highways Skills Academy at Askham Bryan College on 2nd October 2026, marking an exciting milestone in efforts to address the highways sector’s skills gap. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/lcri…

Today's Highways Voices takes you around the UK & ERTICO – ITS Europe Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Gangneung, meeting 11 guests in just 27 minutes to discover the technology, partnerships and ideas tackling transport’s biggest challenges. lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/19/high…

Following the launch of the SolarLite Local Authority Impact Challenge, local authorities across the UK are invited to join SolarLite and LCRIG for two focused webinars in November. Find out more and register: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/upco…

The updated Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice has now been published, providing refreshed guidance to support the effective management of highway infrastructure across the UK. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/well…

We are delighted to announce WJ Group as Festival Partner for the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2027, marking a special year for the company as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/wj-g…

💻THIS WEEK: LCRIG-Hosted Webinar: Value Engineering Without Value Destruction: How Smarter Pavement Design Can Cut Cost and Carbon Without Compromising Aesthetics Join us for this upcoming webinar, delivered in collaboration with Marshalls. lcrig.glueup.com/event/value…

In this week's Highways Voices, National Highways Chief Executive Nick Joyce challenges the industry to be bolder on innovation and roadworker safety. Listen to the full podcast here: lcrig.org.uk/2026/10/15/high…