Staffordshire gritters on standby for next heatwave

Staffordshire County Council has put four gritter vehicles on standby in the midst of another spell of very hot weather, but this time they will be spreading granite dust. When roads become extremely warm, the bitumen in the surface can soften and rise to the top, a process sometimes known as “fatting up”. Highways crews […]

York resurfacing works progressing ahead of schedule

As part of a long-term programme to resurface York’s roads and replace, upgrade and maintain traffic light systems across the city, the council has begun improvement works on Bishopthorpe Road. The project is currently progressing ahead of schedule, meaning the planned resurfacing works can now be completed earlier than anticipated, helping us keep the project […]

Norfolk set to trial JCB Pothole Pro

Norfolk County Council has announced that it is to trial an innovative new pothole repair machine as part of its ongoing efforts to improve road maintenance and keep Norfolk’s highways in the best possible condition.  The trial will take place during the first week of September when it will be used on some planned repairs in South Norfolk.   The […]