North Somerset Council issues update on Backwell transport works

Changes have been made to plans for Backwell crossroads in North Somerset following further engagement with Backwell Councillors, Hannah Young, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at North Somerset Council, said:  “We are no longer taking forward the bus lane option as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan programme. However, we are progressing with […]

Project to resurface key Burton roundabout finishes

A major highways scheme to reconstruct a busy roundabout in Burton has been completed. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews have rebuilt the A5121 Derby Turn roundabout and its approach from the A511 Horninglow Road. The £810,000 scheme has seen the Derby Road completely resurfaced and an additional crew has been widening the footpaths and making […]

Pothole repair trial starts in Devon

The first repairs of a seven-week pothole repair trial have been carried out in Devon. Work has started on the pilot scheme which will see Devon Highways filling all potholes, not just safety defects, in selected trial areas of the county for the rest of this month and throughout October. The trial areas cover parts […]

Harrogate MP says council has ‘failed’ residents and businesses over roadwork chaos

Tom Gordon, the MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has spoken out on behalf of residents and local businesses left frustrated by ongoing disruption caused by the construction of Harrogate’s new Tesco, says Your Harrogate. The MP claims there have been ‘repeated breaches of planning rules’ during the construction of the new supermarket on Skipton Road. […]