New government needs to make funding available for permanent pothole repairs, says Pothole Partnership
Pothole-related breakdown callouts have increased by 2% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest AA Pothole Index. Last month (50,244 incidents) was the highest September on record since 2017 (50,418). The main incidents relate to punctures, damaged wheels, steering and suspension. Recent heavy rain means many potholes are […]
Cormac continues to deliver impressive social, economic, and environmental benefits
Cormac, a leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider, has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to delivering value for its communities by delivering an impressive £60 million in social, economic, and environmental impact over the last 12 months. Under the leadership of Managing Director Dominic Bostock, Cormac’s initiatives have encompassed diverse areas, including facilitated volunteering, […]
Projects to transform journeys between Waterbeach and Cambridge to be discussed by Greater Cambridge Partnership
Projects to transform people’s daily journeys between Waterbeach New Town and Cambridge as part of a proposed major investment in the transport network are to be discussed. The Greater Cambridge Partnership has published reports to its Joint Assembly which set out the next steps for improving travel along the busy A10 corridor. Waterbeach to Cambridge, […]
Suffolk launches pothole prevention programme ahead of winter weather
Suffolk County Council has launched a pothole prevention programme to target areas of Suffolk’s road network that could worsen when the winter weather hits. Teams with additional resources and the latest technology have already started visiting and treating locations susceptible to deterioration or where there are smaller defects that could grow as the colder and […]
Worcestershire County Council completes 2024 surface dressing programme
With 120 miles of roads treated, enhancing longevity and safety across the county, Worcestershire County Council has successfully completed its annual Surface Dressing Programme for 2024. This impressive mileage across the region is equivalent to the distance from Worcester to London. This vital road maintenance has extended the lifespan of road surfaces by more than […]
New collision dashboard launched
People can now access collision data for the streets in their neighbourhood thanks to a new dashboard launched by North Somerset Council. The dashboard details collision figures over the ten years to 2022 and includes information about the type of collision, the number of vehicles involved and details about weather conditions and speed limits. People […]
National Highways looking for input on new Scheme Delivery Framework
National Highways has started the process of market engagement for its new cheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2), which will replace its current Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF), which are due to come to an end in 2027. The original SDF, which commenced in 2021, was worth £3.6bn and saw 50 suppliers appointed including […]
WJ Group acquires tech company Sunstone IP Systems Ltd
WJ Group has acquired the business and assets of tech company Sunstone IP Systems Limited in a deal that will strengthen its technology solutions and provide a base for further development. From its base in Staffordshire, WJ Group is the UK’s largest highways safety and road marking solutions organisation – turning over more than £100 […]
Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole
Hundreds of jobs, faster tube journeys and regional growth will be delivered thanks to a new rail manufacturing plant officially opened by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today (3 October 2024). The Secretary of State will attend Siemens’ Rail Village in Goole to celebrate the formal opening of its new £200 million site. The plant will […]
Council to host Highways and Transport Careers Fair this October
Wiltshire Council is hosting an exciting event for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the highways and transport sector. The Highways and Transport Careers Fair, on Wednesday 16 October, will showcase a wide range of roles and opportunities, including highway maintenance, public transport operations, traffic management road design, engineering traffic modelling, planning contracting and […]
