More relief for Newark? A46 widening scheme proposals set for approval

Work on long-awaited improvements to a congested bypass in Newark could begin in the next five years, hopeful officials have said. National Highways has proposed to improve the A46 Newark bypass n Nottinghamshjire by widening 6.5km of the existing single carriageway to a dual carriageway, in a bid to provide two lanes in each direction […]

Via East Midlands seeking Surfacing Delivery Partnership

Via East Midlands has issued a tender for a new Surfacing Delivery Partnership. Via East Midlands delivers sustainable highways services across the East Midlands and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire County Council. Via East Midlands holds several existing framework agreements for highway surfacing, surface treatments, and civil engineering delivery, which are nearing […]

West Sussex: A29 legal injunction delays safety works

The A29 Church Hill in Pulborough has been closed while West Sussex Council carries out essential safety works on the banks either side of the road. The Council said that while it was able to complete the necessary works on one side of the road, a legal injunction obtained by one of the adjoining landowners […]

Skills: 16 young mechanics graduate from TIP Academy

All 16 students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s UK workshop network. Including this year, the programme has now trained 40 specialist trailer mechanics since launching in autumn 2023; a 100% graduation rate. Each […]