Over 260km of new and improved cycle lanes given approval by South Dublin County Council
There is to be 260km of new and improved cycle lane across South Dublin, after approval was given at a council meeting last week. The ‘Cycle South Dublin’ programme includes 63 projects to deliver a 260km space for cycling and walking – an increase of nearly 50km from a programme that was publicly consulted on […]
BEAR Scotland launches recruitment drive with 50 local job opportunities in South East Scotland
BEAR Scotland is set to increase its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new highway maintenance operatives. Roadworkers of all experience are required for local job opportunities throughout South East Scotland. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, St Boswells, Eyemouth and Chryston near […]
WSP to develop 2050 Investment Programme for Transport for the North
WSP has been appointed by Transport for the North (TfN) to develop and appraise their Northern Investment Programme up to 2050. Through the Investment Programme Benefits Analysis (IPBA) project, WSP and TfN will demonstrate for the first time the added value of a long-term, fully funded multi-modal investment pipeline in the north of England. TfN’s Investment Programme […]
Colas starts trial of zero emission electric excavator
Colas SIAC has taken delivery of a purpose-built electric excavator, which will work on its A46 Stoneleigh Junction project as part of the major improvement works. Working in collaboration with the hire company, GAP Group Ltd, the new 19C-1E is the industry’s first fully electric mini excavator. The model that has been purchased and supplied […]