New survey launched to gain an insight into travel habits in Staffordshire
People in Staffordshire are being invited to share their views on how they travel around the county to help shape future transport plans and increase ‘green’ travel. The Staffordshire Household Travel survey which is now live is designed to get a ‘snapshot’ of people’s daily travel habits. It focuses on questions about usual travel behaviour […]
Essex Council plans market engagement events with highways contractors
Essex County Council has started to make plans to talk to contractors ahead of the renewal of its highways contract in 2027. The council is keen to engage with contractors about its plans for highway maintenance after the end of its current arrangement with Ringway Jacobs ends. Essex County Council is looking at what service […]
TMP launch new tactile paving product range
TMP, a leading traffic management product manufacturer, as launched its latest tactile paving product range. The lightweight Tactile made from Flexible Polyurethane is a fraction of the cost of the traditional concrete tile, easier to install. The Tactile Glo lasts six times longer than the concrete equivalent. This unique product is a must for those eco-conscious […]
Several partners working together to make the roads safer in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council and its partners have set out a vision for safer roads, prioritising people rather than vehicles in the city. The partnership includes Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Police, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Director of Transport for West Midlands and theregional Cycling and Walking Commissioner. Chief Inspector Rebecca Barnsley, from the […]
Plymouth Council deploys new, fast, low carbon response to fight against potholes
Innovation continues to be explored by Plymouth City Council in its fight against potholes, with the trial of a new, quick, low carbon, road patching system. A six month trial has begun to trial a Velocity road patching system, a machine that can carry out permanent, durable repairs at a fraction of the cost and, […]
Liverpool City Council seeks views on major new active travel route
A public consultation has launched this week on a major new active travel route in the city. Liverpool City Council is asking the public for their feedback on the proposed active travel route, which would run for approximately 8km from Childwall through Wavertree and into the city centre. This new route, which would provide access […]
Galliford Try enters early contractor involvement for junction 10, M5 work
Galliford Try has entered into an early contractor involvement agreement with Gloucestershire County Council to design proposed improvements to junction 10 of the M5 motorway near Cheltenham. The scheme, which is subject to planning approval, is being funded through a £249m award from the government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund. It would involve building two new slip […]
Galliford Try’s growing Highways business rebrands to Infrastructure
Galliford Try has announced that its highways business has rebranded as Galliford Try Infrastructure, reflecting the advancement of its strategic priorities. Under the leadership of Managing Director David Lowery, the business has developed a high performing capability in the highways sector, enabling it to provide a broad value proposition in its adjacent markets. Galliford Try […]
Torfaen Council on the search for highways and civil engineering firms
Companies operating in Wales will be able to bid for highways and civil engineering contracts with the borough council up to the value of half a million pounds. The council is part of an agreement in place across south east Wales that covers the awarding of contracts up to the value of £10 million. The […]
Winvic starts work on Lincolnshire highways framework with A16 start
Winvic Construction Ltd has commenced its first project under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework contract; the General Works’ Lot contract is to deliver new infrastructure assets as well as infrastructure improvements across the county over four years. The works to Marsh Lane roundabout on the A16 and works to improve active travel links in Boston near Wyberton Low […]