Plan ahead: Drivers reminded of this weekend’s Simister Island closure
Motorists in Greater Manchester have been urged to allow extra time when travelling this weekend as work to improve one of the busiest motorway junctions in the north west continues. As part of a National Highways scheme to improve journey times and support future housing, employment and economic growth across Greater Manchester, the M60 will […]
Oxford businesses report ‘big drop’ in trade after road closure
Businesses near the closure of a busy street in Oxford say they have seen a significant drop in trade. Queen Street is being resurfaced outside the Westgate after York stone paving installed when the shopping centre was refurbished in 2017 cracked and became uneven, says the BBC. The Art Café on Bonn Square says it has […]
Bury announces £12.9m investment programme to support safer, smoother journeys
Bury Council has said that a safe, reliable and well-maintained highway network is essential to achieving the borough’s ambitions for thriving communities, economic growth and better opportunities for all. To ensure this vital infrastructure continues to support people and places across the borough, Bury Council’s Cabinet is to discuss its £12.9 million investment programme to […]
WJ Sunstone rebrands portfolio to strengthen product identity
Solar CCTV tower and Intelligent Traffic Solutions specialist WJ Sunstone has rebranded and renamed its technology portfolio, creating a clearer and more consistent range of solutions designed to make it easier for highways operators and contractors to understand the technologies available and how they can support safer, smarter and more connected roads. The Staffordshire and […]
Root and branch: Peterborough seeks highways tree contractor
Peterborough City Council has issued a tender for an arboricultural services contract that includes the maintenance of roadside trees. The Council manages and maintains a significant and diverse tree stock in line with the Council’s Trees and Woodland Strategy. This currently comprises approximately 40,000 specimen trees across a wide range of locations within the unitary […]