Associated Asphalt opens Oxfordshire plant following M40 project delivery

Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd has continued its extensive investment in its asphalt operations with the opening of a new asphalt plant to serve Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas, as part of a +£1 million investment. Located at Knightsbridge Farm in Yarnton, the plant was originally established to provide a dedicated supply of asphalt for Associated […]

M48 Severn Bridge: Resurfacing works set to cause two months of disruption

Drivers are facing two months of delays on the M48 Severn Bridge after a major resurfacing trial commenced over the weekend. The work, which runs until 27 September, will see a 200-metre section of the bridge’s western carriageway be resurfaced, forcing the bridge down to a single lane each way with a 30mph limit and occasional full closures, […]

‘Mammal ledges’ installed beneath A421 improvement scheme

Small mammal ledges have been installed beneath the A421 improvement scheme to help wildlife safely pass under the new dual carriageway. National Highways has added raised pathways within several culverts between the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and the Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire, creating dry routes for animals to move through the drainage structures […]

Join the Young Mobility Network for a London Bike Tour

The Young Mobility Network (YMN), a global community connecting and empowering the next generation of mobility professionals, is hosting its Young Mobility Network UK London Bike Tour in partnership with Brompton Bike Hire and ITS UK on Wednesday 2 September. The event is designed to bring together students, young professionals and anyone interested in the […]

Powys takes delivery of first Pothole Pro

The first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in Powys, marking an important milestone in the council’s wider investment in highway maintenance. The specialist machine forms part of the County Council’s £2.5 million investment in highways maintenance and will help highways teams deliver more effective, longer-lasting pothole repairs across Powys’ 5,500km road network. The JCB Pothole […]

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