Problem solved: Traffic Group Signals unveils significant advancements in temporary traffic signal radio technology
With a defined framework for new product development that spans both product management and engineering, along with a focus on problem solving for customers, Traffic Group Signals has designed, built, tested and brought to market a trailblazing advancement in temporary traffic signal radio technology. Leaders in world-class traffic management solutions, the innovative ACM Clarity Antenna […]
Rutland County Council begins search for highways contractor
Rutland County Council is looking for a contractor to provide highways maintenance works This includes capital schemes and related services such as road resurfacing, repairs and maintenance of public rights of way. The contract with the East Midlands council is to commence on 1 June 2024 and run until 31 March 2034; a period of […]
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance helps Newcastle and Gateshead businesses achieve clean air compliance
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of a clean air zone in Newcastle City Centre. The financial assistance scheme has been launched to support Newcastle and Gateshead’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which will charge […]
London still world’s most congested city
London has topped the global congestion ranking which covers more than 1,000 cities across 50 countries. According to the new research by Inrix, motorists spent 156 hours in traffic in London in 2022. The UK’s five most congested road corridors were all found in London. The most severe was the A219 southbound from Fulham to […]
Every residential street in Cornwall to get 20mph speed limit
Every residential street in Cornwall is set to get a 20mph speed limit after the council said its pilot scheme was a success. Cornwall Council is looking to spend £3.8 million on installing new 20mph signs in all residential areas which are eligible. The plan to introduce a blanket speed limit reduction from 30mph to […]
Multevo add 10 new Multihogs to hire fleet to keep up with demand
Highway maintenance specialist, Multevo, has added 10 new Multihogs to its hire fleet as demand grows. The move comes as more local authorities seek to utilise multi-purpose machines for greater efficiency and sustainability. Multevo have been the sole UK distributor for sales, hire and service of the innovative Multihog product range since 2010, working closely […]
Transport corridor advanced works to begin in Essex
Advanced works on the new Harlow North to Centre Sustainable Transport Corridor in Essex are due to begin between Burnt Mill Roundabout and Harlow Town Centre this month Connecting the new Gilston development with the train station and town centre, the corridor along the A1019 is a key part of the transport infrastructure being delivered […]
Back to bus use with enhanced partnership agreement in Southend-on-Sea
A report outlining how the council and local bus companies can work together to improve bus services and increase bus use is to be discussed at cabinet (item 11, Thursday 12 January 2023). It comes after the Department for Transport published a National Bus Strategy in March 2021 titled ‘Bus Back Better’, with the aim […]
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council searching for term service contractor
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council in Dorset has started the search for a highways term service contractor. The objectives of this Term Service Contract are for the Contractor to support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council in the delivery of a ‘Transportation and general Civil Engineering’ programme and statutory functions for a ‘service’ period of […]
Wellingborough town centre highways improvements to start soon in North Northamptonshire
Highways improvements in Wellingborough town centre will start next week. Kier Highways, working in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council will carry out the works to upgrade the traffic signal equipment, refresh white lining and reinstate block paving in Cannon Street and Alma Street in the town. For the duration of the works, there will be […]