RSTA reminds authorities and road operators to use grit dust on melting roads

The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) is reminding members to advise their customers that using grit dust on the roads during high temperatures can help keep the road network from melting excessively. The dust, which can be applied through gritters, should be a 3mm down of granite or equivalent material and not salt as suggested […]

National Highways’ bridge schemes shortlisted for South West engineering awards

National Highways’ projects to modify and refurbish three bridges in the South West have been shortlisted for regional engineering awards. The Institution of Civil Engineers has shortlisted the A38 Mowhay footbridge scheme Plymouth for the Sub £8 million category, while the 18-month refurbishment of the two M5 Junction 11 bridges has been nominated in the […]

The amount of cyclists in Glasgow increases by 300% in three years

An important active travel route in Glasgow has been praised for improving the number of cyclists on the road. The Garscube Road route has seen a massive rise in a short space of time. It has has gone from seeing around 939 cyclists per week in 2019 to 3,416 per week in 2022. The route […]

<strong>Marlborough Highways launches fully funded training programme in partnership with Shaw Trust</strong><strong></strong>

Marlborough Highways has partnered with Ixion, part of Shaw Trust, to deliver a two-week construction programme for the residents of the London Boroughs of Haringey, Hackney, and Newham. Taking place at Marlborough’s Garman Road office in Tottenham and starting on 25 July 2022, the scheme forms part of the Shaw Trust Construction Academy, and will help attendees gain experience and qualifications, […]

Welsh Government set to prioritise Clean Air Bill

The Welsh Government has promised to introduce legislation to make sure Wales improves its air pollution. The Government has announced its intention to introduce a series of major environmentally-focussed legislative measures, including the introduction of a new Clean Air Bill. A Single Use Plastics Bill, banning or restricting items such as plastic straws, a Coal […]

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