£5.8m funding boost to support faster, more reliable Glasgow bus journeys
A package of more than £5.8 million in bus infrastructure investment is set to support faster, more reliable and easier-to-use journeys for passengers in Glasgow and across the wider city region. The investment would support a mix of delivery, design and development work, including bus priority measures on major corridors, smarter traffic signals, improved city […]
Lincolnshire: Spalding traffic chaos leaves taxi workers and businesses facing hour-long delays
Taxi drivers, local businesses and motorists in Spalding, Lincolnshire, have warned of severe traffic disruption, with some journeys taking several times longer than usual as multiple roadworks projects bring congestion across the Lincolnshire town. Lincolnshire County Council has apologised for the disruption, which is being attributed to construction of a new cycle route, emergency repairs […]
Rolls-Royce inaugurates Eric Platford Testway
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has inaugurated the Eric Platford Testway at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, further advancing the marque’s pursuit of perfection and strengthening its exacting approach to quality and refinement. The Testway was officially opened by The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mr Gary Shipton, DL, at an event hosted by Gunther Boehner, […]
Amey completes lighting renewal programme on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
Amey has completed a lighting renewal programme on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge on behalf of National Highways, restoring full lighting coverage and supporting the long-term safety, reliability and resilience of a key transport link between England and South Wales. The project involved the design, removal and replacement of the bridge’s original 314 N° […]
County council agrees plan to keep Staffordshire moving
Staffordshire County Council has agreed a new long-term plan to look after the county’s roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and drains. The updated Asset Management Policy, which has been agreed by the authority’s cabinet today (16 September), outlines how money should be spent to make the biggest difference for residents. It explains how the council will […]
Plan sets out latest stage of Oxfordshire’s transport investment
Highway maintenance, bus improvements, electric vehicle infrastructure, active travel projects and road safety are among the areas identified for millions of pounds of investment in Oxfordshire over the next three years. Yesterday Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved the submission of its local transport delivery plan (LTDP) to the Department for Transport, detailing how it plans […]
Major milestone in Thickthorn project as unique bridge is pieced together
An innovative new bridge will mark the next step in the rapidly progressing A47/A11Thickthorn junction improvements. National Highways is transforming the junction in orwich to improve safety, reduce congestion and boost the economy. One of the key parts of the project is the construction of a new bridge over the A11, connecting Cantley Lane South […]
Ramboll announces senior hires in Highways and Urban & Transport Planning
Global architecture, engineering, and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has today announced two appointments to further bolster its transport infrastructure offering – Graeme Dodds, Director, Urban & Transport Planning, and Mark Baynham, Market Director, Highways. With a combined 65 years of experience, Graeme and Mark bring their considerable expertise to support Ramboll’s growing portfolio of work in […]
Over 36,000 people help shape East Midlands Transport Plan
Reliable public transport, well-maintained roads and better-connected communities are among the top priorities identified by residents across the East Midlands in one of the region’s biggest transport consultations. More than 36,000 people shared their views for the future of transport across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire through the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation, led by Mayor […]
Capes sets out technology, skills and advocacy priorities for IHE presidency
The Institute of Highway Engineers must continue to prepare its members for emerging technologies, develop new routes into the profession and continue as a strong advocate for the highways sector, its President Darren Capes has told the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium. Mr Capes, who is also Head of Road Infrastructure Technology at the Department for […]