Yellow zig-zag lines outside schools to be reviewed and enforced in Shropshire
Shropshire Council is to carry out a review of the yellow zig-zag lines found outside schools across the county, to ensure that they comply with the law and that parking on the zig-zags can be enforced. It follows a large number of complaints about irresponsible parking around school sites, and about parents parking on and […]
Major improvements made to paths across Worcestershire
More than 13 miles of footpaths have been resurfaced so far this year as part of the County Council’s Footway Reconstruction Programme. A total of 80 schemes have been completed during this year’s programme, alongside more than nine miles of works to cut back overgrowth and reinstate footpaths to ensure improved access for all users. […]
Transport projects to be paused in Cambridge after £200m predicted cost
Two transport projects have been paused by a council partnership after construction costs were expected to be more than £200m across its portfolio. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), external board agreed to pause the Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) scheme and plans to build a Foxton travel hub, reports the BBC. Inflation and its impact on construction meant […]
Rishi Sunak set to announce £30bn of spending on road, rail and buses in his conference speech
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce approximately £30bn of spending on road, rail and buses in his conference speech today in Manchester at the Conservative Party Conference. The big spending commitment will come to ‘sweeten the pill’ that the second leg of HS2, linking Birmingham and Manchester, won’t be fulfilled, according to Sky News. The second […]
VolkerSmart Technologies continues collaboration with ubitricity
VolkerSmart Technologies has been awarded a £0.5m EV charging point installation contract on behalf of ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. The works began earlier this month and are expected to be completed in December 2023. The contract involves the installation and conversion of 1,050 lamp column EV charging points between Richmond and Wandsworth, […]
New highways services arrive in Suffolk as multi-million-pound partnership goes live
Suffolk Highways’ new partnership has launched, as Milestone Infrastructure and Suffolk County Council join forces to deliver highways services fit for the future. The new contract, which is worth in the region of £800 million – £1 billion, will deliver highway projects and improvements across Suffolk for up to 20 years, including maintaining roads, pavements […]
Streetlights across Northamptonshire to be upgraded to the latest LED technology
Works to upgrade over 44,000 streetlights to the latest energy-efficient technology will start across Northamptonshire next week. Both North and West Northamptonshire Councils have declared a climate emergency and the authorities are taking steps to reduce energy consumption. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Balfour Beatty Living Places will upgrade the current lights to LED, a […]
Tackling potholes and improving the city’s roads in Brighton & Hove
Work is well underway on a programme to improve the condition, look and feel of the city’s roads in Brighton & Hove. Between now and next spring, miles of road will be either treated or resurfaced to tackle potholes and wear and tear. The work also includes refurbishing a dozen traffic signals. The programme means […]
A new brand, but the same approach-Heidelberg Materials and Dorset Council on this week’s Highways Voices
It might have a new brand as Hanson turns to Heidelberg Materials, but the company is still making significant progress on its journey to net zero-helping produce highway maintenance materials that are more durable and lower in carbon. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Google PodcastsorPocket Casts and never miss an episode! The company […]
Strada Imaging revolutionises cycleway and footway inspection with cost-effective trike-mounted scanner
The climate crisis has propelled eco-friendly modes of transport, such as cycling and walking, into the spotlight. The UK’s Department of Transport is actively promoting them as the future of short-distance travel, emphasizing their role in fostering sustainable travel and health benefits. Regular maintenance of cycleways and footways is necessary to continuously reap the benefits […]