Crossing to benefit cyclists and pedestrians is to progress in North Yorkshire
Work is to progress on a road crossing that could unlock the potential to increase the number of people using a popular cycling and walking route in Harrogate. Installation of the signalised toucan crossing is proposed on Wetherby Road at Slingsby Walk, where two popular cycle and walking routes meet. Approval to go ahead, subject to a […]
Long-term planning to improve England’s strategic highway network
Jacobs, Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop the U.K. government’s third road investment strategy (RIS3) for England’s highway network which runs from 2025-2030. The Atkins Jacobs Joint Venture, supported by PwC, will develop business and delivery plans, setting out the case for multi-year investment across England’s strategic road network of motorways and […]
National Highways selects VolkerFitzpatrick for M3 junction 9 upgrades
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which connects south Hampshire, with London, the midlands and the north. More than 6,000 vehicles pass through junction 9 every hour during peak periods and the project will reduce congestion and improve journeys in […]
Breedon and Colas in new joint venture
Breedon and Colas are extending their working relationship into a formal joint venture (JV) which has secured a place on the Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF) for National Highways. The new joint venture brings together expertise from both organizations to deliver an end-to-end product and surfacing solution. The teams will be working together for the next […]
Novel road surfaces could be the key to living with climate change
In the face of a changing climate, long-life road surfaces could provide more durable highways and value for money in low-income countries. University of Birmingham experts are working with the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) to develop ways of future-proofing the country’s road network against the effects of climate change – helping maintain and improve quality […]
Shorter journey times promised as £44m highways upgrade is completed
Work is now complete on the £44m upgrade of the A630 Rotherham Gateway, which links Rotherham and Sheffield. The Rotherham Gateway leads into the Sheffield Parkway and has undergone significant improvements. It now benefits from an additional lane on both the eastbound and westbound carriageway. Junction 33, on the intersecting M1, has also benefited […]
Milestone reached as new highways maintenance partner announced in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council is delighted to announce that Milestone Infrastructure, a part of M Group Services, has been awarded its highways maintenance services under a term service contract starting from 1 April 2023. The council’s partnership with Milestone Infrastructure will involve maintaining and improving roads, pavements, rights of way, drainage, bridges and other structures. In […]
National Highways becomes first roads organisation in the world to achieve global carbon management
National Highways has become the first major roads organisation to achieve a globally recognised accreditation for its commitment and ambition to cut carbon. The government-owned company’s carbon management system has achieved PAS 2080 accreditation, recognising its plans to reduce carbon during the design, construction, and operation of England’s strategic road network. Publicly Available Specification (PAS) […]
New bus lane on the A610 will cut journey times and improve the reliability of bus services
The new A610 bus lane will cut journey times and improve the reliability of northbound bus services, according to Transport Nottingham. Bus services that will benefit from the introduction of the bus lane and further bus priority measures include the high frequency rainbow one service operated by trentbarton, whilst retaining all existing road capacity for all […]
New road safety installations welcomed in North Berwick
New road safety installations have been welcomed in North Berwick. Cllr John McMillan, Cabinet Member for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, joined representatives from Law Primary and North Berwick High School Parent Councils, Stantec, Sustrans and respective head teachers to see the new junction improvements installed earlier this year to improve active travel safety to and […]