Labour council ordered to scrap LTN that brought in £1m in fines

A Labour council has been ordered to scrap an “unlawful” low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) after losing a High Court battle. It comes after Mr Justice Smith ruled in May that Lambeth council had ignored residents’ “legitimate concerns” about the zone in West Dulwich, South London. The judge has now rejected an appeal by the authority against the ruling, […]

UK first as Tufflayer SAMI asphalt gains BBA HAPAS approval

Heidelberg Materials UK has become the first asphalt supplier to receive BBA HAPAS1 approval for a stress absorbing membrane interlayer (SAMI) solution. Its Tufflayer product, an alternative to geogrid asphalt, uses a specially designed polymer modified bitumen (PMB) supplied by Shell Bitumen to achieve optimum flexibility and enhance fatigue resistance. It significantly delays the effects […]

Haringey launches free traffic text alerts service

A new service to help drivers and commuters in Haringey beat traffic jams has been launched. Backed by Haringey Council, which manages most of the borough’s roads, the new Traffic Text Alerts service offers real-time updates straight to mobile phones to help residents and visitors plan their journeys more efficiently. The updates include instances where […]