Self-driving cars could nearly double road congestion, says Government report
Driverless cars could add to more congestion on UK roads, a new Government report has warned. The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Traffic Projections for England and Wales report says delays could rise up to 85% from 2025 and 2060 in driverless cars are using the network. The analysis is based on connected and autonomous vehicles […]
Cheshire East Council on potential scheme to improve attractiveness of streets and encourage active travel and use of public transport
Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session where people can learn more about potential measures that could be introduced to make some urban areas of Crewe more attractive, and create better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport. The council is one of 19 local authorities that has received funding from […]
Clean Air Zone launches later this month in Newcastle
Drivers are being reminded that a Clean Air Zone covering part of Newcastle and Gateshead will launch at the end of this month. From 30 January 2023 older, more polluting taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs will be charged to enter the zone. Privately-owned cars will not be affected by the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and […]
Bad weather causes pothole reports to double for Nottinghamshire roads as other authorities progress pothole treatments
Nottinghamshire County Council has said that reports of potholes almost doubled between December 7th and January 7th after a prolonged spell of bad weather. Tfollows freezing temperatures in December and recent heavy rainfall causing damage to the surface of the county’s highways. Winter is typically the worst period for road damage as cold temperatures cause […]
Octavius announces leadership changes to best support customers
Octavius Infrastructure has announced a new leadership structure to support our ambitious growth plans and further delight our customers through the safe and effective delivery of our projects. With immediate effect, Gavin Pritchard becomes Managing Director of Octavius’ Highways business unit and Matt Smith Managing Director of the Rail business unit. Both roles continue to […]
Date announced for Stamp it Out summit at House of Lords
The date has been announced for this year’s high-level Stamp it Out breakfast summit around tackling roadworker abuse and incursions into worksites. Taking place on 27th June at the House of Lords, Westminster, and commencing at 8.30, the event will be invitation only and designed to empower business leaders to see the abuse of the […]
Northumberland consultation opens for thoughts on £500m walking, wheeling, and cycling strategy
Northumberland County Council has started a consultation on a new £500m active travel plan. The North East Active Travel Strategy features plans for half a billion pounds worth of walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure across the north east of England. The strategy, created by Transport North East, is not yet funded but it is hoped the plans could […]
Boost for highway biodiversity and cutting use of weedkillers set for discussion by councillors in Norfolk
The locations of five new roadside nature recovery study areas in Norfolj, set to be a blueprint for new reserves and nature and wildlife friendly verge management across the county, have been revealed. Sites near Taverham, Wells-next-the-Sea, King’s Lynn, Heacham and Flitcham will be considered by councillors next week as part of plans to increase […]
Cheshire West and Chester launch website dedicated to live air quality data
A new website has launched this week giving residents of Cheshire West access to live air quality data from across the borough and from local authorities across the country. A key element of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Low Emission Strategy (LES) included a commitment to improve the standard of air quality data provided to […]
Kier explores hydrogen fuelled net zero depots in its Highways business
Kier is working with Protium, a green Hydrogen Energy Services Company (HESCO™), to conduct a feasibility study examining if its highways depots can be powered using green hydrogen. The study will explore how hydrogen and fuel cell technologies can complement other renewable energy sources, to fuel existing fleet, depots and equipment in the Highways business. […]