Econ Engineering spreads joy with giant gritter jumper
Econ Engineering, the UK’s leading manufacturer of winter maintenance and highways vehicles, has partnered with a famous local knitting group to create a giant Christmas jumper and hat for one of its iconic gritters. The Christmas jumper, thought to be one of the biggest ever created, has been handcrafted by volunteers from the Ripon Community […]
Campaign begins to make rural roads safer
A new safety campaign has been launched as analysis shows there are 70% more deaths on rural roads than urban highways. Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with the four UK farming unions, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Farm Safety Foundation, the British Horse Society and the Older Drivers Forum […]
Spring clean starts early in Surrey
A series of additional highways improvements will take place over the autumn and winter to enhance the appearance and condition of Surrey’s roads and pavements. Extra highways teams are being mobilised across the county to improve pathways, roadsides and rural areas. Activities will include cutting back hedges, clearing growth that might be obstructing pathways […]
Cardiff’s new bus interchange welcomes 9,000 passengers a day
Since opening its doors in June, Cardiff Bus Interchange is now welcoming up to 9,000 passengers a day. Following the addition of a further fourteen services in September bus numbers using the interchange have increased from 1,830 to 3,476 a week, bringing with it between 8,000 and 9,000 passengers a day. The new services have […]
Amey gets independent scientific validation for its ambitious Net Zero targets
Amey has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to decarbonisation, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) officially validating the company’s near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. This approval reinforces Amey’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040, while also ensuring alignment with global best practices to limit global warming to […]
Iconic M6 Lune Gorge bridges set for major facelift
One of the most iconic sections of motorway in the country is set to get a significant once-in-a lifetime facelift. National Highways is planning to replace eight bridge deck structures along the spectacular six-mile section of the M6 through Lune Gorge in Cumbria, between junction 37 and junction 38 of the motorway at Tebay. Seven […]
REA reports increase in surface dressing for the first time in 12 years
The Road Emulsion Association (REA) has reported an increase in the manufacturing, sale, and use of bitumen emulsions for surface dressing for the first time in 12 years. Figures collected by the REA, a trade association which represents all the UK bitumen emulsion manufacturers, signify green shoots of recovery. Circa 38.5 million m2 of surface […]
A fresh opportunity for National Highways to drive economic growth and accelerated housing delivery
National Highways has a unique opportunity to step into a proactive role in supporting the UK’s growth ambitions, according to new analysis from planning and economic development consultancy Lichfields. The Road Ahead: The Future Role of National Highways in Economic Growth and Housing Delivery analysis emphasises how National Highways can complement its core goals of delivering a […]
Taking temporary traffic management to another level: A chat with SRL
After a successful Highways UK, Highways News catches up with one of the sponsors of its series of podcasts on the show. We talked to SRL’s Research and Development Director, Iain McDonald. Highways News (HN): During the recent Highways UK show, your new REMOS solution seemed to generate a huge amount of interest. Can you […]
Barnet Council cabinet to close £29 million funding gap in future spending plan review
Barnet’s Cabinet will discuss options to plot a course to financial sustainability in the face of a ‘perfect storm’ that has unleashed a projected £29 million funding gap when it meets next week (5 December 2024). Cabinet Members and council officers have been working to address and contain the unprecedented pressures on the council’s finances, […]
