First new Bee Network bus route launches in Wigan as franchising hits another milestone
The first new bus service in Greater Manchester to be introduced by the Bee Network launched this week, connecting passengers to a popular shopping destination in the lead-up to Christmas. People living in Wigan can now board the 615, connecting the town and surrounding areas with Middlebrook retail park. The service restores a link that […]
Neath Port Talbot’s Active Travel Delivery Plan gets the go-ahead
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has adopted and published a five-year vision for ensuring local people make more journeys on foot, bicycle or using other “wheeled” modes of active travel. At their meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd, Cabinet members approved the council’s Active Travel Development Plan (2024-2029). Its aims are: • Making walking, cycling and […]
National Highways looks for Scheme Delivery Framework engagement
National Highways has announced it is looking to its next iteration of the Scheme Delivery Framework, which is one of its mechanisms for delivering maintenance, repair and renewal work on England’s motorways and major A-roads. It’s therefore inviting suppliers to engage on its development, and the overall strategy. Participation in forthcoming events is limited, and […]
Acle Straight speed limit cut set for early next year
It’s reported a lower 50 mph limit could be introduced on A47 Acle Straight in Norfolk in January. The Eastern Daily Press says National Highways has been writing to organisations, businesses and individuals in the area consulting on the changes, which it wants due to the number of collisions on the road. It’s understood average […]
Urgent bridge inspection required on M90
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to undertake urgent investigation works on the concrete edge beam of a bridge carrying a slip road over M90 motorway in Fife. The slip road from the A823(M) eastbound onto the M90 southbound at Junction 2 Masterton will be closed between overnight on Saturday for the checks to […]
