Octavius secures further £11.5 million phase of Ryde Pier improvements
Octavius has secured the important next phase of work to repair and preserve the historic Ryde Pier structure on the Isle of Wight. This project phase will include renewal of the permanent way railway tracks, new GRP fencing, walkways and troughing and associated upgrades to signalling. Octavius Programme Manager Julian Wisbey commented “this award follows […]
Discover the Net Zero Revolution: Download the Re-flow Green Report for Highways
In pursuit of net zero, plenty of pioneers, leaders, and strong minds are stepping up to make a difference to our industries. The Re-flow Highways Green Report, highlights how traffic management, surfacing, and line marking companies are contributing towards a greener future. If you’re curious about the innovations changing the way we live and work, […]
Clearview SolarLite road studs make village road safer in East Riding of Yorkshire
The highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has improved road safety in the East Riding of Yorkshire with the installation of a series of solar road studs at the entry to a 30mph zone. The SolarLite studs were installed Keyingham, around 10 miles east of Hull. This initiative is part of East Riding’s ongoing […]
Treasury opens industry stakeholder survey
The Government has published a Stakeholder Survey to make representations to the Autumn Budget 2024 and/or the Spending Review. The surveys ask for comment on Government policy and suggestions of new policy ideas to be included in the forthcoming Budget. They ask for considerations on subjects such as the likely effectiveness and value for money, […]
Wirral Council to spend £8 million on roads in 2024/5
Wirral is to spend more than £8 million on our public highways, to keep its roads in good condition, and safe for everyone who uses them. The total allocated to Wirral this year is more than £8 million, which means the programme is more extensive than usual, with around 450 locations earmarked for improvement. The […]
Renfrew Bridge successfully closes for the first time – video
Civil engineering company GRAHAM has successfully achieved the first operational closing of the Renfrew Bridge, bringing its opening a step closer. The company says the testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde marks a significant milestone on the project as GRAHAM continue commissioning works ahead of the official opening later this […]
Yunex Traffic’s hosted UTC solution now operating across all National Highways’ regions
Yunex Traffic has completed the roll out of a Collaborative Traffic Management (CTM) solution for National Highways. This means that a common hosted urban traffic control (UTC) system is now operating across all the organisation’s seven regions in England. The new National Highways hosted UTC system (UTC-UX) enables a consistent approach to be taken to […]
A9 Dualling as contractors shortlisted for next section
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop has announced the shortlist of contractors to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process for the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme, the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. The shortlisted contractors who will be invited to bid for the contract to upgrade approximately 5 […]
Blackwall Tunnel weekend closure planned for further Silvertown Tunnel works
Transport for London has confirmed a weekend closure of the southbound Blackwall Tunnel on the 7-9 September is required to support the opening of the new Silvertown Tunnel. The closure is in addition to the planned southbound closure across this weekend to allow for the final road configuration to be implemented, as well as road […]
