Highways sector tools up to bring carbon emissions down
The DfT endorsed industry group Highways Sector Council has launched a ‘free to use’ Toolkit to help asset owners, designers, contractors, and their supply chains align themselves to PAS 2080, the recognised standard for managing carbon emissions in infrastructure and buildings. As a key step in its commitment to driving down carbon emissions in the […]
Heidelberg Materials opens new recycling hub at Appleford depot in Oxfordshire
Heidelberg Materials has opened a new recycling hub at its Appleford depotOxfordshire. It is the first of several planned at the company’s sites this year as part of its strategy to conserve natural materials and promote the circular economy. The Appleford hub will recycle construction waste, diverting it away from landfill andprocessing and reusing it […]
RECHARGE UK report highlights challenges and opportunities around skills in the electric vehicle sector
A new report from electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK sets out four key recommendations to help the UK seize the local and national skills opportunities offered by the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The report, which is entitled ‘Harnessing the skills opportunities of a recharged electric vehicle sector’ explores how the UK can equip […]
TTF launches new Suppliers’ Directory at biggest ever annual conference
The Transport Technology Forum is launching a new online directory for the intelligent transport systems industry supply chain to detail their products and services. The aim of the directory is to connect local authorities with technology suppliers who can support with the Green Light Funds, Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant and Intelligent Traffic Management Fund project […]
Transport improvement scheme completed around Derby Railway Station
Transport improvements around Derby Railway station are now complete, providing improved access for all road users and pedestrians from the station to the city centre. Works had been ongoing on Railway Terrace and Midland Road since July 2023. This completion is the latest in a growing number of schemes to improve transport options for citizens […]
SMMT: EVs drive down carbon emissions and lift vehicle ownership to record high
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in 2023, rising by 1.7% to 41,404,589 vehicles, according to new Motorparc data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – with plug-in vehicles driving the biggest growth in car ownership since 2016. Total cars on the road rose by […]
UltraCrete partners with VolkerHighways to support ALMA Beacon Charity
Highway maintenance manufacturer UltraCrete were delighted to assist VolkerHighways with the latest phase of this ambitious project and donated eight tubs of Instagrip anti-skid patch repair to rectify a damaged step and walkway at the community facility. Members of the UltraCrete team also volunteered their time to complete the works. Instagrip is ideal for the […]
National Highways: Stockbury Flyover will open to M2 and A249 motorists in July
Highway bosses have confirmed when they hope a highly-anticipated multi-million-pound flyover will open to motorists. National Highways’ M2 Junction 5 project manager, Daniel Rollinson, have confirmed when the highly anticipated multi-million-pound flyover will open to motorists. Rollinson says if all goes well, the £92 million Stockbury Flyover will be available to traffic in July, says […]
New Welsh Cabinet Secretary sets out priorities for Transport
he Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates, will outline his transport priorities, including plans for 20 mph, in the Senedd this afternoon. Listening is the immediate priority for the Cabinet Secretary on the subject 20mph. He will say the Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work in partnership […]
Launching a Landmark: Celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge
On 22 June, London’s defining landmark, Tower Bridge announces free, summer-long exhibition: Launching A Landmark: The Unseen Opening Weeks. The new exhibition, will showcase a collection of never-before-seen photography from the Bridge’s final few weeks of construction and public opening 130 years ago in 1894, featuring the workers of the Bridge and members of the […]
