Nick Harris on RIS3: National Highways’ vision for safer, smarter roads on Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
National Highways CEO Nick Harris joins us on today’s Highways Voices for a chat about RIS3, road safety and preventative maintenance, among other things, on today’s Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, you’ll hear Mr Harris (pictured) outline what RIS3 means for suppliers, and how innovation, safety, and efficiency will drive […]
Winvic achieves Net Carbonzero certification
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has announced it has achieved Net Carbonzero certification through the Achilles Climate Impact Programme, following verification under ISO14064 Part 3. Now operating as a Carbon Neutral business, Winvic has reduced its […]
Management of Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, says Nick Harris
The management and oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, according to its Chief Executive, Nick Harris. Speaking at Highways UK 2025 today, Mr Harris said that reports earlier in the week suggesting that the oversight and management of the Lower Thames Crossing will move to the DfT, were not correct.. […]
TfL criticised for ‘lax’ nuisance noise enforcement
TfL has come under fire for only bringing four prosecutions against passengers for loud phone conversations or playing audio on their devices since 2020. Data revealed by a Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows that just three fines worth £705 in total have been issued, says the BBC. The Liberal Democrats urged TfL to bring […]
Kiely Group hosts CPD-accredited surface treatment seminar with IHE
Kiely Group recently hosted their first CPD-accredited Surface Treatment Seminar in partnership with the Instituteof Highway Engineers (IHE) and Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) at the Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club. The event was tailored for an audience of local authorities, tier one contractors, and industry specialists looking to deepen their understanding of […]
£100m Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass plan revived
The Welsh Government has revived its plans for the A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass, launching early market engagement for a £100m road scheme to cut congestion and improve safety in Carmarthenshire, says Construction Enquirer. The project, confirmed in the National Transport Delivery Plan, will see a new route built to divert traffic away from the […]
iRAP calls for national governments to include walking and cycling in their climate commitments
The Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), and its 400 supporters including iRAP (International Road Assessment Programme), have called on national governments to join the momentum for integrating walking and cycling into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in advance of COP30 with the signing of an Open Letter. Enabling more people to walk and cycle […]
Cambridgeshire councillors approve 20mph schemes to enhance road safety
New applications for 20mph schemes have been agreed by Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways and Transport Committee. Local community groups and Parish and Town Councils were invited by the council to apply for funding to introduce 20mph speed limits in their areas, to make streets safer for residents and encourage active travel. £160,000 has been allocated […]
A Movement Strategy for Bath: Bath & North East Somerset launch 10-year plan
An ambitious plan consultation focusing on a transformative 10-year plan to address Bath’s transport network has launched today. The Movement Strategy for Bath sets out our vision for how people and goods will move around Bath over the next decade, supporting the Council’s ambition to improve travel choices and create great places for everyone to live, work […]
Highways UK: Yunex Traffic to showcase sustainable traffic management technologies
Yunex Traffic will be showcasing its intelligent traffic management and control technologies at Highways UK at the NEC this week.. Taking centre stage on the stand will be Yutraffic Actis and Plus+, the UK’s most modern, sustainable and energy-efficient signal heads and traffic signal control system, as well as Yutraffic awareAI, the company’s recently-launched advanced […]