Road condition “broadly stable” since 2016 – report
The condition of local roads continues to be broadly stable since 2016, particularly for classified roads. In 2023, the proportion of roads that should have been considered for maintenance is largely unchanged from the previous year. Local authorities reported the proportion of: The chart shows the trend in the percentage of local roads that should […]
Nearly 50,000 sq metres of roads resurfaced in Luton this summer to create safer roads
Work to repair roads that are near the end of their life has been completed in Luton. These roads have been resurfaced to replace damage to the layers in the surface that cannot be treated or repaired in any other way. Working with its contractor VolkerHighways, this year Luton Council has completed 48,204 square metres […]
PTV explains how modelling helped design innovative roundabout
Modelling and simulation software company PTV has detailed how its PTV Vissim software models supported an innovative upgrade of a key junction in Northamptonshire that has led to a significant reduction in congestion since its opening in 2021. As part of its improvement plans, National Highways developed an innovative scheme to upgrade Chowns Mill, a […]
Nota AI® agrees first UK collaboration
The South Korean traffic solutions company Nota AI has agreed a collaboration with decarbonisation-focussed engineering company City Science to develop Beyond Smart Junctions, an innovative next-generation intelligent transportation system project funded by Innovate UK’s UK-South Korea Bilateral Competition. This is City Science’s first ever international collaboration. The companies say as cities seek to decarbonise and […]
People asked for views on travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford
People are being asked to share their experiences of travelling by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling between two key locations in Salford as part of efforts to speed up journeys and make public transport more reliable. Views are being sought on the route of the existing number 50 bus service between Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK, […]
Cycling, walking and safer routes works taking shape in East Lothian
East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has reported progress with a range of active travel across the county. Taking full advantage of Scottish Government funding, East Lothian Council’s Active Travel Team has been busy taking forward projects which benefit everyone walking, cycling and wheeling around the county, said the council. A path under the railway at […]
Employment freeze to protect council jobs blamed for state of roads in Wales
Roads and pavements are deteriorating due to a recruitment freeze aimed at protecting council employees’ jobs, councillors have been told. Denbighshire council is facing a £20-£26m black hole next year and a £3.3m shortfall in the current financial year, reports Nation Cymru. At a cabinet meeting at the council’s Ruthin County Hall HQ, council officers […]
First female chair appointed by the Road Safety Markings Association
Julie Davidson, Quality Manager for Lincoln-headquartered aviation and highways specialist Jointline, has been named as the first female Chair of the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) in its 47-year history. Established in 1976, the RSMA is one of the largest specialist trade bodies in the highways sector, that works with partners and stakeholders to create […]
£121m for road maintenance in Essex
Essex County Council has said it to is set to receive £121 million of Government funding for road repairs and resurfacing between now and 2034, following last week’s government announcement of an extra £8.3bn over 11-year’s for highway authorities. The funding has been reallocated to local Authorities across England from the HS2 scheme. The […]
York launches ‘Our Big Transport Conversation’
City of York Council has begun a 10-week public consultation to help shape the future of transport across York and its surrounding villages. This is the first time since 2010 that all aspects of transport in the area have been looked at together, rather than as individual projects. The consultation, which has been designed to […]
