A96 Nairn bypass: MSP Fergus Ewing accuses government of concealing lack of funding
A former SNP MSP has accused the Scottish government of failing to disclose that it had no money to build a bypass in the Highlands. Fergus Ewing, who broke away from the party after fall-outs over issues including roads, said the A96 Nairn bypass had been promised since 2011. He told BBC Scotland News that […]
Marlborough streetworks lead to Thames Water apology
Wiltshire County Council is holding an urgent meeting with Thames Water after commuters experienced long delays due to a set of temporary traffic lights that were installed on Salisbury Road in Marlborough while the water company completes repair works. This has resulted in widespread disruption on nearby roads, including the A346 and A4. Wiltshire Council […]
Regent’s Park installs new traffic lights for cyclists after pedestrian crashes
Cyclists riding timed laps around Regent’s Park in London will encounter new traffic lights designed to boost pedestrian safety. The Royal Parks charity said work has started to add three new signalised crossings to the Outer Circle road, following several crashes, including one that was fatal, and near-misses involving cyclists and pedestrians, says ITV.com. The […]
From insight to execution – Mabey Hire monitoring on critical Leeds flyover scheme
When it came to replacing the bridge bearings on the New York Road Flyover in Leeds city centre, Mabey Hire’s monitoring technology proved vital throughout, with the insight feeding into the new bearing design and assisting with the safe delivery of the jacking operation, whereby the bridge deck was lifted by a precise 2mm. The […]