Local firms get the chance to be part of LTC construction
Businesses in the area around the southern end of the Lower Thames Crossing have been given a helping hand to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing, as National Highways’ “Supply Chain Roadshows” continue across the region. National Highways has now started early work on the Lower Thames Crossing, and with at least £1 in […]
DfT procuring £150m Cambridgeshire busway construction
Companies are being told to get ready to tender for a major £150 million scheme to build a busway between Cambridge and Cambourne. The route would mostly be a single carriageway road with no access for private cars. It will run on existing roads at some locations, with traffic signals ensuring safety at junctions with […]
National Highways highlights importance of road network to UK food manufacturing sector
As the UK marks Made in UK Day, National Highways is highlighting how the country’s 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads are vital to British manufacturing. From British Sugar’s 400,000 annual HGV loads of product to and from thousands of businesses across the country, these roads keep supply chains moving, supporting economic growth across the […]
Zaptec welcomes higher EV charger grant – but warns of problems for blocks of flats
Leading electric vehicle charging firm Zaptec has welcomed the Government’s decision to increase grants for EV charger installations, but warned it risks ignoring the realities of multi-dwelling buildings. The updated grants will support renters, flat owners, landlords, households with on-street parking and businesses. But the structure of the grant assumes a singular installation model of […]
Work to start on Bath city centre active travel scheme this week
Construction is due to start this week on a new active travel scheme in the Bath city centre. The new route, which will connect to existing and proposed routes across Bath, will begin on Charles Street before continuing through the city centre via Upper Borough Walls to Pulteney Bridge. The scheme involves the construction of […]