Project to resurface key Burton roundabout makes good progress
A major highways scheme to reconstruct a busy roundabout in Burton has passed the halfway mark. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews are currently rebuilding the A5121 Derby Turn roundabout and its approach from the A511 Horninglow Road. Over the last two weeks, crews have been removing the road’s existing ironwork and carrying our repairs to […]
Highways UK set to launch event app
Highways UK’s Official Event App will be going live within the next few weeks. The app allows you to unlock the full event experience. Book meetings directly with any of our 360+ global exhibitors, build a personalised agenda tailored to your interests, and connect directly with fellow attendees, exhibitors and speakers. Plus, enjoy first access […]
Years of A1(M) roadworks have made life ‘hell’ for Yorkshire village
Two and a half years ago, a series of essential repairs began on a stretch of the A1(M) on the border of West and South Yorkshire. According to the BBC, the work on the Wentbridge Viaduct and Wentedge Road Bridge was meant to be finished by summer 2024, but after defects were discovered, the completion […]
M8 lane closures announced to allow streetlighting upgrade
Essential works to upgrade streetlighting on the slip road from the M9 southbound onto the M8 eastbound at Junction 2 near Ratho, Edinburgh, will begin on the night of Monday 15 September and continue until the night of Friday 26 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works. On the nights […]
‘Massive response’ to public ballot for Queensferry Crossing tours
A public ballot for tours inside the Queensferry Crossing has generated a massive response, with almost 28,000 applications for 180 places. Tours will take place on Saturday 27 September as part of the Doors Open Days festival, visiting parts of the Queensferry Crossing normally closed to the public, including the interior of the box girder […]
Kilspindie: Perthshire village ‘bombarded’ with traffic during A90 Dundee to Perth roadworks
A Perthshire village is being “bombarded” by traffic avoiding roadworks on the A90 between Dundee and Perth. Kilspindie resident Ian Alexander says “it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt” due to drivers speeding through the village at peak times, says the Courier. Mr Alexander says hundreds of drivers are using the high […]
East Lothian: Road safety improvements set for busy roundabout near Tranent
East Lothian Council has announced that developer Hargreaves is to carry out a number of road safety improvements on a busy roundabout near Tranent. Under the new layout, one of the proposed improvements involves a section of the carriageway on the Bankton Junction South Roundabout of the A1 being turned into a verge and footway […]
Three West Yorkshire councils to charge companies £2500 per day lane rental fees
A trio of West Yorkshire councils are planning to charge companies up to £2,500 a day in a bid to reduce roadworks disruption on major routes. Local authorities in Wakefield, Leeds and Kirklees plan to introduce the so-called “lane rental scheme” for works on the busiest roads at peak times, says the West Leeds Dispatch. Martin […]