BAM wins Ongar-Barnhill Road Project in Dublin
Fingal County Council has appointed BAM as main contractor for the construction of the Ongar Barnhill Road The Ongar-Barnhill Road in Dublin 15 is a long-standing objective of Fingal County Council. This new high-quality transportation corridor will significantly improve accessibility for sustainable and active travel modes in this fast-growing area. It will also support Fingal’s […]
Leeds City Council Leader calls for urgent support for frontline local council services amid rising budget concerns nationally
The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for urgent action to be taken to support local council services amid rising concerns and uncertainty around budgets around the country as the council sets out to save nearly £60million in its 2024/25 budget. The position in Leeds reflects challenges being faced nationwide, especially in children and […]
New Fylde link road set to open early next year
Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is making good progress, however a number of issues over recent months mean it is now scheduled to open in spring 2024. The new road is being built to improve access between Lytham St Annes and the M55, relieve congestion on smaller local roads, and support the […]
Fewer than 50% of infrastructure organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030, study reveals
A study by Siemens has found that less than 50% of organisations that took part in a survey, expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030. The company studied 1,400 executives globally revealing regional, city and industry insights regarding the infrastructure transition across energy systems, mobility and buildings Data from the report reveals that there is […]
Road treatment and resurfacing falls to lowest level in five years
The number of miles of road in England resurfaced or given life-extending treatment is at its lowest point in five years, RAC analysis of government data has revealed. In 2021/2022 figures show just 1,123 miles of all types of road were resurfaced compared to 1,588 in 2017/2018 – this equates to a 29% reduction (465 […]
TfL and delivery companies launch new road safety charter, to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the roads
Transport for London (TfL) and meal and grocery delivery companies have committed to improving road safety in London with the launch of a new voluntary Meal and Grocery Delivery Company Motorcycle Road Safety Charter. The Charter, signed by five companies: Deliveroo, Getir, Just Eat, Stuart and Uber Eats, consists of 10 road safety principles that aim to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the road. The Charter is part of […]
Yunex Traffic wins BCP and Dorset Council traffic signal maintenance contract
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) and Dorset Councils have renewed their traffic signal maintenance contract with Yunex Traffic for up to a further five years. Having already held the contract for more than 13 years, Yunex Traffic will continue to be responsible for maintaining all the permanent traffic signal and ITS equipment across the Councils, […]
Bifa celebrates World EV Day with order of Lunaz Upcycled electric trucks
Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company has placed an initial order to convert 10 diesel refuse trucks to upcycled electric refuse trucks Under a deal signed in April 2023, Biffa has been conducting extensive real-world testing with Lunaz’s upcycled electric refuse trucks. With the testing now successfully completed, the two companies will work […]
Reading Council seeks new location for Cycle Hub
Reading Council has reiterated its commitment to finding a secure cycle and maintenance hub in Reading town centre after long-standing plans to create one at the former Primark store regretfully failed to progress. Despite talks between the council and the retailer moving forward over the past year, Primark recently informed the Council it is withdrawing […]
Asphalt preservation trialled in Aberdeenshire Council in a Scottish first
An innovative treatment to help extend the lifespan of the road network has been trialled for the first time in Scotland by Aberdeenshire Council. Road maintenance and repair specialists Velocity installed the preservative treatment Rhinophalt on a mix of residential, rural and A-roads across six sites in Central and South Aberdeenshire. Rhinophalt is a unique […]