Work to begin on phase 2 of Manchester Road Active Travel scheme
New crossings, cycleway improvements and enhanced walking routes will be delivered as part of phase 2 of the Manchester Road Active Travel scheme, with construction due to begin on Monday 5 October. The scheme, funded by Active Travel England, will provide a range of improvements along Manchester Road between Wilmslow town centre and Handforth, helping […]
New highway repairs help keep Thurrock safe and well maintained
Thurrock Council’s Reactive Highways Maintenance Team has carried out a wide range of repairs across the borough, including pothole repairs, footway and kerb works, street furniture repairs and emergency responses to hazards. The service also provides an out-of-hours response to ensure immediate risks can be made safe as quickly as possible. Recent works undertaken by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TUAL appoints Tharsus to produce ultra-deployable fast EV chargers
Commercial EV charging solutions provider TUL has announced Tharsus as its manufacturing partner, marking a major milestone in TUAL’s growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to building high-value clean technology in Britain. The partnership will see Tharsus optimise production of TUAL’s PowerUp Charger – the company’s robust, rapidly deployable and battery-buffered high-performance DC fast charger […]