Latest plans for A358 dualling between Taunton and Ilminster in Somerset revealed
National Highways has used interactive tools showing how the proposed A358 upgrade between Taunton and Ilminster could impact on people proved popular at recent consultation events. A traffic flow webmap shows how the dualling of the route would affect traffic flows in 2028, when the scheme is predicted to open. And a trip route and journey time […]
Work due to start on £4.7million Burgess Hill scheme in Sussex
Work is due to start soon on a £4.7million scheme to support the local economy and improve active/sustainable travel options in Burgess Hill, according to West Sussex County Council. The Western Gateway and Station Improvements Scheme is scheduled to start on 27 June and is one of a series of projects in the town which […]
Highland Council takes another step toward improving active travel in Inverness
The Highland Council has taken another step towards improving walking, wheeling and cycling in the city and help tackle the climate and ecological emergency declared in 2019. Planning permission has now been granted (planning reference: 22/00849/FUL) for a new active travel route that will connect the National Cycle Network in Inverness between Cradlehall Business Park […]
Tarmac leads the change to low temperature asphalt in net zero drive
Low carbon asphalt is set to become a feature of UK roads as Tarmac makes the most significant sustainable improvement to its range of asphalt mixtures since the business perfected the method of making road surfaces stick in the early twentieth century. The company, whose original founder Edgar Hooley first patented traditional hot mix asphalt […]
Solar Gates UK launch NEW INSTABOOM Site
Work sites in the highways sector are set to become even safer and more sustainable after the launch of new innovation from Solar Gates UK. The development of INSTABOOM Site, is another new approach to securing work sites and air locks that need security check-in. This robust welfare cabin, with integrated security barrier built on […]
Hanson opens new concrete plant in central Birmingham
Hanson has opened a new ready-mixed concrete plant in Birmingham, increasing the company’s footprint and capabilities in the key west Midlands market. The new multi-million-pound plant in Landor Street can supply all concrete needs – including high volume, specialist mixes and low carbon concrete. The site has a large storage capacity, greatly reducing the frequency […]
Update on works to improve Leeds city centre transport connectivity
Changes to traffic management on the approach to City Square are being introduced to prioritise bus services, ahead of the next stage of works to create a world-class gateway to the city and to significantly improve the main entrance to Leeds City Station. Preliminary works on Bishopgate Street and Neville Street, near to the station, […]
Marlborough Highways raises more than £20,000 with its Matched Funding Ukraine Appeal
Marlborough Highways is delighted to announce that it has raised £20,045 for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The initiative is in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with the money going to help those forced to flee their homes in the conflict zone. The Chelmsford based highways services company has honoured its […]
New walking and cycling route launched that links Offerton and Stockport with wider network
To mark an upcoming festival of sport, a new walking and cycling route linking Offerton to Stockport town centre has been opened for residents to use, says Stockport Council. The new route, which includes new crossings and avoids busy main roads, is part of Stockport Council’s commitment to improve the borough’s active travel routes through […]
Modeshift STARS for active travel awarded to St Basils
St Basils, an organisation that works with young homeless people in Birmingham, has gained Modeshift STARS accreditation for its efforts to encourage active travel. Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, presented the team with the bronze level award. The Modeshift STARS scheme is accredited to organisations that encourage their staff to take up more active modes […]