Revamped £8.3m Toneway junction in Somerset now operational
This week saw the reopening of Bridgwater Road in Taunton as the new Creech Castle/Toneway junction became operational. The multi-million-pound revamp of this crucial intersection is being delivered on time and on budget and will see improved traffic flow through the County Town’s main transport artery as well as vastly improved access for cyclists and […]
£5.6 million road safety boost for two Derbyshire roads
Two of Derbyshire’s roads that were ranked in the top 50 of the highest risk roads in England are to benefit from a £5.6 million of government grant from the Safer Roads Fund. Derbyshire councillors will review plans to undertake public consultation about the proposed safety improvements for the A5004 Long Hill Buxton to Whaley […]
Aggregate Industries launch new reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable
Aggregate Industries has announced the launch of a reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable and ideal for the construction, repair, and maintenance of new or existing highways. Foamix, according to the company, offers a ‘truly sustainable’ solution for base and binder course layers, and is suitable for use in highways, footways, and haunching works. Containing […]
Go-Ahead launch new Voltra electric buses in the North East
Go-Ahead’s largest electric bus operator has celebrated the addition of nine Voltra electric buses to expand its fully electric bus fleet in the North East region. The buses are the result of a £2 million investment with top-up funding from the Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund. Go-North East’s zero-emission buses will help to improve air […]
Liverpool mayor announces new £2 bus fares to be available within weeks
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that bus passengers will soon be able to travel across the Liverpool City Region for no more than £2 per journey in a bid to help residents save money during the cost of living crisis. By 18th September adult single fares on all services will cost a maximum of […]
Safer roads in Dundee as progress made with road safety measures
The number of people killed and injured on Dundee’s roads continues to drop and progress is being made towards meeting new Scottish Government casualty reduction targets by 2030. New figures revealed by Dundee City Council show that casualty figures are reducing and progress on extending the number of roads subject to 20mph limits continues. To continue […]
Car Free Day – A better connected Brighton
Brighton & Hove Council is urging people across Brighton & Hove to get involved with our events and offers to mark Car Free Day on Thursday 22 September. A week-long series of activities will be taking place around the city designed to get us thinking about travelling more sustainably. The local theme this year is ‘A Better […]
NY Highways’ incident reporting app shortlisted for national award
A pioneering mobile app developed by North Yorkshire’s newly established highways maintenance company has been shortlisted in the Highways Awards 2022. The Connected Safety Net incident reporting mobile app is used by employees to detect and record near-miss incidents, allowing the use of photos and video to quickly add more detail to reports. It includes […]
Traffic Group Signals bolsters technical team with new recruit
Traffic Group Signals, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of portable and temporary traffic signal products, has added a new Technical Manager to its team. Jason Swan has been appointed Technical Manager – Professional Services and brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, providing a vital link between how schemes are designed and […]
Proposals to trial six new traffic filters in Oxford announced
A consultation on proposals to introduce six trial traffic filters in Oxford will start on 5 September. Traffic filters are part of Oxfordshire County Council’s central Oxfordshire travel plan and are designed to reduce traffic, make bus journeys faster and make walking and cycling safer. The scheme will be enforced using automatic number plate recognition […]