Projects to transform journeys between Waterbeach and Cambridge to be discussed by Greater Cambridge Partnership
Projects to transform people’s daily journeys between Waterbeach New Town and Cambridge as part of a proposed major investment in the transport network are to be discussed. The Greater Cambridge Partnership has published reports to its Joint Assembly which set out the next steps for improving travel along the busy A10 corridor. Waterbeach to Cambridge, […]
Suffolk launches pothole prevention programme ahead of winter weather
Suffolk County Council has launched a pothole prevention programme to target areas of Suffolk’s road network that could worsen when the winter weather hits. Teams with additional resources and the latest technology have already started visiting and treating locations susceptible to deterioration or where there are smaller defects that could grow as the colder and […]
Worcestershire County Council completes 2024 surface dressing programme
With 120 miles of roads treated, enhancing longevity and safety across the county, Worcestershire County Council has successfully completed its annual Surface Dressing Programme for 2024. This impressive mileage across the region is equivalent to the distance from Worcester to London. This vital road maintenance has extended the lifespan of road surfaces by more than […]
A421: National Highways says floodwater being cleared as quickly as possible
The flooded A421 in Bedfordshire could reopen sometime this week as work continues to clear the road which has been shut since late last month. Martin Fellows, Regional director for National Highways in the East of England, told the Bedford Independent newspaper that the organisation has been taking the clear-up very seriously and working as […]
Last objection to £25m A90 Laurencekirk flyover dropped
The last objection to a flyover on the A90 at Laurencekirk has been dropped in a development it is hoped will finally clear the way for the £25 million project. The Courier newspaper reports campaigners and politicians have now urged Transport Scotland to ‘get on with it’ and build the grade-separated junction after a 20-year […]
Sunderland driverless pod service delayed until next year
A self-driving pod service in Sunderland city centre has been delayed until 2025. The BBC reports the timeline around the Sunderland City Council-backed vehicles has “slipped a little”. The service will transport people between the city’s transport interchange and its hospital. The trial would be starting sometime in the new year. “Our commitment to trialling […]
Unlock Potential: Rebuilding Lives Through Employment
Core Highways, Solar Gates UK, Balfour Beatty, and HRS are hosting a series of transformative events under the Thrive From Crime initiative, focused on giving ex-offenders a fresh start. These events highlight how hiring individuals with convictions can provide businesses with loyal, skilled employees while offering those individuals a real chance to rebuild their lives. […]
Covid saw us explore new cloud-based technologies and we’ve never looked back, says specialist engineering consultant
ClearTech Engineered Solutions is a Dublin-based specialist engineering consultancy that offers structural engineering & post-tensioning solutions for bridges, buildings, roads and other civil/structural engineering projects. Here, CEO Feargal Cleary explains to Highways News how software has helped them to deliver infrastructure projects more efficiently. Why is cloud-based working and software that supports collaboration so essential on […]
