Episode 37

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14th Oct 2025

Technology, teamwork, and tomorrow’s Transport: Highways Voices live from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec

Every corner of the UK highways sector - from local authorities and major contractors to tech innovators and policymakers – have converged under one roof to shape the future of transport at Highways UK 2025, and Highways Voices is here at the NEC to bring you what’s being talked about.

In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, you’ll hear how Highways UK 2025 is addressing real-world challenges, from operational technology upgrades and smarter maintenance strategies to collaboration across public and private sectors.

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You’ll hear how National Highways and local authorities are aligning to deliver safer, more efficient, and future-ready road networks, proven strategies for exhibitors and suppliers to maximize ROI and form stronger industry connections and the latest innovations in road technology - from ghost plate detection and smart signage to partnerships reshaping traffic management.

Our guests are:

·     Highways UK General Manager Claudia Davidson

·     Boundary Marketing and PR’s owner Helen Blood

·     SWARCO UK Managing Director John Pickworth

·     Messagemaker Displays Senior Commercial Manager Josh Lyne

·     NOW Wireless Project and Sales Manager Paul Hudson

·     ERTICO – ITS Europe CEO Joost Vantomme

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About the Podcast

Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovation
The highways and transport technology industries' podcast from Highways-News.com
The Highways Voices podcast is a must-listen for professionals in the Highways and Transport Technology industries covering construction, maintenance, Intelligent Transport Systems and Public Transportation.

Presented by leading journalists Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum, you’ll hear industry leaders sharing insights you won’t hear anywhere else, giving you a taste of the latest thinking about the sector's new techniques and technologies, collaborations and innovations. All in the time it takes for an average daily commute (or dog walk!).

We bring you keynote-speaker quality guests into your phone or laptop, ensuring every time you listen you’ll learn something new you can use in your day-to-day job.

Plus, you'll catch up with the top stories from the daily newsletters sent by Highways-News.com and hear the latest from our podcast partners LCRIG, the TTF, ADEPT and ITS UK.

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Highways Voices is the weekly podcast from Highways-News.com. In it, Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum speak to thought leaders, decision makers and inventors in the highways and transport technology industries. New editions are unloaded every Wednesday.