Transport Scotland starts search for main contractor to undertake a £16M contract to replace a section of the listed Kincardine Bridge
Transport Scotland has started the search for a contractor to replace a 80m section of the Kincardine bridge. The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating company Bear Scotland overseeing the project on its behalf. Detailed design has been carried out by Jacobs. The bridge is made up of multiple […]
Oxfordshire County council acknowledges east Oxford LTN frustrations and urges patience
Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s new Cabinet Member for Highways Management, has urged people in Oxfordshire to give the newly implemented east Oxford low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) time to settle, as he acknowledges some residents’ frustration at the changes. Oxfordshire County Council implemented three trial LTN areas in east Oxford on Friday 20 May, […]
First Bus celebrates completion of UK’s largest rapid EV charging hub at flagship Glasgow depot
First Bus has announced the completion of a major transformation programme at its Caldedonia depot in Glasgow. The city is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre. Scottish Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth, visited the site this week to mark the completion of works, which will allow 150 EVs to be charged […]
Next steps for Norfolk’s carbon cutting transport plan
A 15-year vision for transport in Norfolk, including investment in cycling, walking and better bus services is being set out by the county council. Norfolk’s Local Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan is set for discussion by Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet on Monday 6 June. Cllr Martin Wilby, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport, said: […]
ADEPT awards celebrate collaborative and innovative projects
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievement of members and partners across the country at its annual President’s Awards. The ceremony was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference and was held in person for the first time in three years following the Covid 19 pandemic. The awards marked […]
National Highways takes on ‘world class’ team to deliver A303 upgrade at Stonehenge as it announces the MORE JV as preferred contractor
National Highways has announced Ihe MORE joint venture, comprising FCC Construcción, WeBuild and BeMo Tunnelling, as its preferred contractor for its £1.25 billion A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past Stonehenge. The planning application for the transformational scheme is still pending redetermination by the Secretary of State for Transport, following the quashing of the decision […]
Dorset Council makes progress with road repairs
Micro-surfacing works are getting underway to help preserve more of Dorset Council’s road network. The low-cost treatment is laid over the top of the current surface – filling in shallow cracks and holes – and helps protect the underlying road structure from water damage as well as adding reinforcement to the existing asphalt. In-situ recycling, […]
Scottish Government report shows zero emission energy requirements for transport
The Scottish Government has published a new report on the renewable energy requirements projected to be needed for the transport sector between now and 2045. The key finding from the report is that the amount of electricity and hydrogen the transport system is expected to need is well within the limits of what the energy […]
Road casualties in Scotland remain steady in 2021 show latest statistics
Transport Scotland Statisticians have released provisional figures for road casualties showing a slight drop in 2021. The total casualty figures and fatality figures for 2021 are the lowest since annual records began. However, they are broadly similar to the previous lows recorded in 2020. The figures show the total number of casualties fell by 0.5% […]
Views sought on Aviemore to Carrbridge route design in Scotland
Transport Scotland has started a public consultation for the Aviemore to Carrbridge Non-Motorised User preferred route design. The first of two public exhibitions is being held in Aviemore today to let the public comment on the preferred Non-Motorised User (NMU) route between Aviemore and Carrbridge. The Transport Scotland project team and their design consultants will […]