Lack of funding and data ‘hindering road safety’, says new survey by VivaCity
There are major challenges to road safety planning because of lack of funding and inadequate data, according to transport and highways solutions provider, VivaCity. The company surveyed 200 councils and found that 63% of them said lack of funding was a problem, while 45% said there was a lack of data available to them when […]
Scotland tracking Welsh 20mph limits “with interest”
The reduction in road casualties in Wales following the introduction of a controversial 20mph scheme in later 2023has been ‘noted’ by Scottish ministers, who are in the process of rolling out 20mph limits across Scotland but, crucially, without changing the country’s default speed limit. Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop told MSPs in Holyrood last week: […]
Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Ltd drivers set to strike
Bus drivers in Greater Manchester are set to go on strike in a row over pay. Drivers who work for Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Ltd (GMAT) – the company which provides Ring and Ride bus services for elderly and disabled passengers – have voted to walk-out for a week. Qualifying passengers can book Ring and […]
Cornwall: A30 to reopen on Monday after four-year disruption
Part of the A30 in Cornwall is set to fully reopen on Monday as a £330m upgrade nears its conclusion. National Highways said the road would be shut between Chiverton Cross and Carland Cross from 20:00 BST on Friday until 06:00 on Monday, according to the BBC. The organisation said it was planning to open […]
Learn with LCRIG
With just two weeks to go before the Innovation & Learning Festival, LCRIG have also published the event guide to help visitors plan there visit. The guide features useful information including the attendee list, agenda, directions, hotel information and so on. You can find out more about the live demonstrations that will be taking place […]
Dates of third M25 closure announced
National Highways has announced the details of the third planned closure of the M25 this year as part of the £317 million junction 10 improvement scheme. The closure will last an entire weekend, starting from Friday, July 12th at 9 pm and ending on Monday, July 15th at 6 am. Two more closures are scheduled […]
Nottingham: Congestion warning from A52 bridge repairs
National Highways has warned of major delays as large scale bridge repairs take place on the A52 near Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Road users are advised to allow extra time for journeys as bridge repairs are set to begin on a busy commuter road early next month. Starting on Monday, July 8, safety work […]
Lib Dem pothole pledge is welcomed, but RAC says money is not the only answer
As a part of their 2024 manifesto, the Liberal Democrats have committed to spending £300m to fill in over 1.2 million potholes a year, should they win the General Election. The party’s leader, Sir Ed Davey said: “The Conservatives have driven us down a motorway of decay – roads are crumbling, and motorists are suffering […]
Glasgow: Temporary M8 speed cameras removed
Safety Camera Scotland (SCS) has said the temporary average speed cameras on the M80 and M8 have been taken away. The cameras were enforcing a 40mph speed limit on the M8 motorway between Junctions 13 and 14. It comes as Amey – on behalf of Transport Scotland – was carrying out essential resurfacing work on the M8 eastbound […]
Speedy Hire secures major infrastructure contract with Amey
Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire services company, operating across the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, announces that it has secured a major new core hire and solutions contract with Amey Group Services. This new long-term contract, for revenue of up to £25m per annum, is due to mobilise during the second half of Speedy Hire’s financial year subject to […]
