Shropshire Council first to award groundbreaking new highways contract
Shropshire Council has awarded a ‘groundbreaking’ highways contract to two firms – becoming the first council in the country to use a new procurement system that encourages innovation in highways maintenance. The contract – awarded to Highway Workforce Ltd and Multevo – is to carry out repairs to road surfaces, cycleways, footpaths and public rights […]
Somerset Council announces free bus shuttle bus and drop-in event ahead of A30 repairs closure
Somerset Council is providing free shuttle bus services and a range of other support measures for communities during a major road repair scheme on the A30 in West Coker near Yeovil. Ahead of works commencing on 21 July, the Council is also running a public drop-in event with West Coker Parish Council on Wednesday 12 […]
Re-flow advances user security with powerful new features
Over the last five years, Re-flow has grown into one of the UK’s leading field management software providers. The company works with hundreds of companies nationwide, including industry leaders such as WJ Group, M.V. Kelly and Breedon. Re-flow is a business that has proven to be constantly on the grow, expanding their customer base, team […]
New grid connection helps Transport for Wales deliver faster, greener rail travel in South Wales
A new grid connection is allowing trains in the South Wales Valleys to be electrified for the first time. Transport for Wales (TfW) electrified a significant part of track on its historic Core Valleys Lines (CVL) after National Grid connected two new circuits at its Upper Boat substation near Pontypridd, enabling the rail operator to […]
Consultation on road scheme to help keep Medway moving
Motorists, residents and business owners are being invited to have their say on plans to introduce red routes across Medway to help reduce congestion. Under the plan, some of Medway’s busiest roads would be turned into red routes, identified by double red lines along the kerb and clear signage. Motorists would not be able to […]
Setting the wheels in motion for active travel in East Lothian
Thanks to a significant increase in Scottish Government funding for cycling, walking and safer routes schemes last year, East Lothian Council has embarked on an ambitious programme of works. A notable construction project in 2022 was the surfacing of over 1km of track through Musselburgh Lagoons, but local residents across East Lothian may also have […]
Kent’s Local Transport Plan admits ‘highways are in a phase of managed decline’ but has big ambitions to meet net zero and reduce congestion
Kent County Council has said it has several challenges to overcome including managing its highways through decline and minimising the risk of them becoming less resilient to new pressures. The statement comes as part of its Emerging Local Transport Plan which is now out for public consultation. Other challenges the council has include: The emerging […]
GRAHAM hits construction milestone at M2 junction 5 improvements scheme
Civil engineering specialist GRAHAM has reached a milestone on the M2 junction 5 improvements scheme, with some significant changes made that will benefit road users. GRAHAM was awarded the £92m M2 junction 5 improvements scheme by National Highways in June 2021. The junction is one of the busiest in the region and experiences large queues […]
Gearing up for UK’s leading active travel event – Cycle County Active County
Active Travel England’s annual summit, Cycle County Active County, is set to take place on 5-6 July in Oxford, bringing together representatives from government, local authorities, businesses, academia and key action groups. Hosted by Oxfordshire County Council, Cycle County is a two day conference that shares knowledge, ideas, visions, best practice and expertise for active travel. […]
West Northamptonshire Council set to consider investing in JCB Pothole Pro to maintain 1289 miles of road
West Northamptonshire Council’s cabinet is set to consider plans to invest £450,000 into purchasing two new pieces of machinery, which will enable WNC’s Highways partners, Kier, to carry out an improved repair service. The investment forms part of the Council’s long-term vision to improve the road network across the area and follows the announcement to […]
