The next phase of Mid-Cornwall Metro takes place
The next stage of the £56.8M Mid Cornwall Metro project has officially started this week. The Mid Cornwall Metro project is looking to provide an hourly direct train service connecting Newquay, Par, St Austell, Truro, Penryn and Falmouth. MCM is funded by Government and Cornwall Council and being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with the council and GWR. […]
Driving sustainable change in the road planings industry
Charlotte Chetland, Planing Sales Manager at Jet Plant Hire Ltd speaks to Highways News about how Jet aims to approach the management of planings very differently to others in the industry. Jet has a long-standing commitment to sustainable practices, industry compliance and providing solutions that meet the demands of both customers and that go beyond […]
Staffordshire Council system to report potholes is revamped
The way people report potholes and other highways issues in Staffordshire has been completely revamped. The county council’s ReportIt system has undergone a transformation to make it easier for residents to report highways issues. The new system is more user friendly, and gives people the option of having their own account where they can track the progress […]
Huge highways efforts to keep the roads going in Lincolnshire
During the past few days of flooding, snow and severe sub-zero temperatures, our Highways teams have been flat-out, putting in a Herculean effort to keep as much of the road network open and useable. It’s been an urgent battle against rising water levels, shifting areas of disruption and almost impossible amounts of ice to deal […]
Gloucestershire County Council choses winning pothole repair machine
Following the battle of the pothole repair machines, Gloucestershire County Council has selected the best performing vehicles and methods that work in their area. The county council has been trialling a range of pothole repair techniques at the cutting edge of highways maintenance. During July machines went head-to-head in the battle of the pothole repair machines and […]
West Sussex County Council offers free Bikeability training to Year 6 pupils
West Sussex County Council is to offer free Bikeability training in a bid to ensure that every child in the county has the opportunity to develop the confidence and skills to cycle safely. The free training sessions will be available to Year 6 pupils who are eligible for free school meals from January 2025 Bikeability, […]
Norfolk set to receive highest highways maintenance allocation in the region
Norfolk is set to receive more than £56 million for highways maintenance next year thanks to Government funding announced. The Government has announced funding allocations for every local authority across England today which can be used throughout 2025/6 on the roads are in most need of repair, and to deliver immediate fixes for communities and […]
West Midlands Mayor launches consultation on taking control of region’s bus services
Consultation over the biggest shake up of regional bus services in decades has been launched this week by Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands with a rallying cry for people to take part. Over the next three months the public are being asked to give their views on the Mayor’s plan for a franchised […]
Buses are go, in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has approved plans to ensure its bus services will continue to improve travel and connectivity. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving public transport, the Council is moving forward with plans to invite bids for new services, due to start in summer 2025. The improvements are supported by a £3.5 […]
Next stage of major Burton road repairs will start next week
The second phase of a major highways scheme in Burton will start next week, bringing essential upgrades to one of the town’s key routes. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews will begin reconstructing the A511 Horninglow Road North, from the junction of Farm Road to Tutbury Road, on Monday 13 January. This £645,000 project will include […]