National Highways unveils further safety investment in Cornwall’s roads
National Highways is working towards improving road safety in Cornwall with junction improvement schemes on both the A30 and A38. The company, responsible for England’s major A roads and motorways, is currently putting the finishing touches to the A38 Saltash Tunnel upgrade and the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade, which removed the old Chiverton […]
Oxfordshire bids to Government for Donnington Bridge repairs funds
Oxfordshire County Council has submitted a bid to government to help secure the future of an important bridge in the south of Oxford. Donnington Bridge has operated under a weight restriction since summer 2024 after deterioration was detected in inspections. It forms part of Oxford’s inner orbital route (B4495) and is one of a limited […]
Northampton Active Travel scheme paused after tree damage sparks protest
West Northamptonshire Council has paused part of the construction work on a new Active Travel route after residents protested over damage to a mature tree. In June, the council began the second phase of its £4.7 million Abington Active Travel scheme, improving walking, cycling and wheeling routes along Park Avenue South and Bridgewater Drive, says […]
£567,000 awarded to Scottish Active Travel projects
Over half a million pounds has been awarded to community projects promoting Active and Sustainable Travel across the west of Scotland. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has allocated £567,586 to 29 initiatives through its People & Place Programme Community Fund, supported by Transport Scotland. According to The Herald Scotland programme aims to encourage a long-term shift away […]
Staffordshire launches investigation works to help plan future A519 improvements
Investigation work will start this week on the A519 Newcastle Road between Cotes Heath and Mill Meece in Staffordshire. The County Council is carrying out the work to help plan future repairs and improvements on this busy road. The work began yesterday (Thursday 6 August) and is expected to take around two months. Crews will […]