Stagecoach launch UK’s first fully-electric city bus network in Inverness
Stagecoach has celebrated the launch of the UKs first fully-electric city bus network in Inverness today (Thursday 2nd February), where they were joined by Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth MSP. 25 brand-new zero-emission Yutong E10 buses are now operating on all city centre routes. The vehicles can operate from morning to evening on a single […]
Bristol Arena transport package under review as costs rise significantly
A multi-million pound package of planned transport links to an upcoming concert venue is under review amid soaring costs. In October 2022, the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) committee awarded £6.6m for infrastructure around the site of the planned Bristol Arena. This included new walking and cycling routes and upgraded junctions. A report presented to […]
Applications open to host new research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience
Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman has announced applications are now open for organisations to host the new hub, with the government pledging £10 million in funding for the centre, which will establish a UK centre of excellence for transport innovation. Currently, transport accounts for 27% of the UK’s emissions and the Net Zero Transport for a Resilient Future Hub […]
Edinburgh’s roads budget is set to be cut by £12 million to meet the soaring cost of repairs to the North Bridge
Edinburgh City Council is expected to cut its highway budget by about £12 million, because of rising prepares to the North Bridge. It would be in addition to a further £12m that would need to be borrowed by the council to complete the project which has been beset with delays and revised cost estimates since commencing in […]
Another resurfacing scheme successfully completed by VolkerHighways
VolkerHighways’ surfacing division recently completed a total of 8,400m2 resurfacing works along the A13 near Barking, on behalf of RMS. The project was priced, mobilised and completed within three weeks. The scheme involved the resurfacing of six areas along the A13, including Movers Lane west bound off slip where the team planed off 40mm of existing […]
Extra investment is desperately needed to tackle the impact of climate change on Cambridgeshire roads, says council
Following the cold spell at the end of last year, and more intense periods of rain, more and more damage is being caused to Cambridgeshire roads. During that cold spell, road temperatures reached –9C, one of the lowest temperatures ever seen in Cambridgeshire, then it rains and together the freeze thaw cycle can lead to […]
2,500 female employees receive personalised women’s health support provided by Kier and Peppy,
2,500 female colleagues at Kier will benefit from personalised women’s health support, as the Group expands its service offering with digital health app, Peppy. Kier offers health and wellbeing support from Peppy to all its employees. In July 2022, the service launched with offerings for men’s health, fertility, baby and menopause while the women’s health […]
Stamp it Out call on clients and contractors for support as they launch a commitment pledge
Stamp it Out, the industry wide programme designed to eliminate roadworker abuse have issued a rallying call to clients and contactors alike with the launch of its commitment document. With roadworker abuse becoming a subject which is high on the agenda of many within the supply chain Stamp it Out, the industry wide programme designed […]
Huge bridge beams lifted into place as part of major improvement works in Calderdale
Two huge cranes, one weighing over 1000 tonnes, have been used to lift beams into place as part of a new bridge spanning the Calder and Hebble navigation, around Salterhebble, near Halifax. Eight beams, 48 metres long, three metres wide and weighing over 250 tonnes in total, have been guided into position using the two […]
On the road to success with Marlborough Highways’ Red Star Awards
Highway construction and maintenance specialist Marlborough Highways has held its inaugural Red Star Awards at the County Hotel in Chelmsford, Essex. The event recognised and rewarded Marlborough’s people, and provided an opportunity to celebrate in the company’s shared success. Attended by more than 100 Marlborough employees, nine winners were presented with trophies on the evening, […]