Kier and TerrAffix embark on new partnership to decarbonise roadside vegetation clearance
In a UK first, the RSK Group company TerrAffix, is embarking on a feasibility study with Kier to look at how vegetation removed from highways projects can be reused on site to make significant cuts to carbon. Biochar is created through the process of pyrolysis when organic materials are turned into solid carbon under high […]
Transport at heart of city centre transformation in Southampton
Southampton City Council is accelerating its ambitious plans to create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for everyone living, working, studying, and spending time in the city. The package of government funded schemes will create a family-focussed city centre that improves community, economic and cultural life through enhancing public spaces within the city. The city […]
Redevelopment of highways depot in Bath & North East Somerset significantly lowers emissions
Investment in a Bath & North East Somerset Council highways depot has resulted in a massive 89 per cent reduction in carbon emissions since its redevelopment two years ago, recent data shows. The Clutton depot serves as a base for the council’s highway operations and houses vehicles and equipment, along with employees from both the […]
Hampshire County Council starts search for contractors for civil engineering, highways and transport collaborative framework
Hampshire County Council has started the search for contractors for its Generation 5 Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Collaborative Framework. According to the tender announcement, up to 26 firms could be appointed to the four-lot deal, which can be used by a range of public bodies from Cornwall to Kent. Contractors appointed to the framework […]
Cyclists enjoy new Cornwall trail thanks to National Highways investment
As the country marks National Bike Week, National Highways has announced the completion of a newly opened cycling trail, close to three miles long between Perranporth and Goonhavern in Cornwall. National Highways is continuing its investment to improve the safety of walkers and cyclists in the South West. Cornwall Council’s Saints Trails initiative has been […]
Yunex Traffic to showcase latest solutions for a more sustainable mobility at Traffex and Parkex
With the widest end-to-end portfolio of intelligent traffic management solutions, Yunex Traffic will be exhibiting a range of its innovative and intelligent solutions at this year’s Traffex | Parkex exhibition in Birmingham. Enabling transport authorities to achieve their mobility goals, these new systems help make their road networks safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Wilke […]
Greater Manchester’s first Bee Network buses handed over ahead of September launch
Greater Manchester’s very first Bee Network buses were handed over last week, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was in Larbert, Scotland to take receipt of the first five buses to have been built by Alexander Dennis, one of the world’s leading global bus manufacturers. Assembled over several months, […]
Celebrating 20 years of Area 13 covering North Lancashire and Cumbria
Kier Highways and National Highways are proud to be celebrating 20 years since the creation of the Area 13 Highway Maintenance region, covering the motorways and strategic roads in North Lancashire and Cumbria. Kier Highways has been the principal contractor in Area 13 for the past 13 years – delivering severe weather service and incident […]
Multevo Welcomes New Contracts Manager Emily Merrick to the Team
As Multevo’s contracting division continues to expand, they welcome new Contracts Manager, Emily Merrick, to maintain and exceed a high level of service delivery across highway maintenance contracts nationwide. Growing up around the industry, Emily joins Multevo with 17 years of highways experience under her belt and a strong understanding of various functions including health […]
Highways funding ‘unfair’ says Dorset’s Head of Highways
The current funding allocation method for highways does not help ‘shire# counties, as it means the money is spread too thin, according to Jack Wiltshire, Head of Highways at Dorset Council. He told his councillors last week that with the low funding spread over a relatively lengthy road network Dorset Council struggled to make improvements […]