New West Midlands mayor outlines bus reform plans
The newly elected West Midlands mayor has given more detail on his plans to reform bus services in the region. A pledge to create a franchise system, to regain control over timetables, routes and fares while private contractors own and run the vehicles, was a key element of Richard Parker’s election campaign, reports the BBC. […]
Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road
Transport Secretary Mark Harper visited Kempshott Lane and St Michael’s Road in Basingstoke this week to see how the government’s record funding increase for pothole repairs is creating smoother, quicker journeys for residents as well as supporting the local economy. The Transport Secretary was joined by local councillors and Basingstoke MP Maria Miller to discuss […]
Milestone reached by VolkerFitzpatrick at Ash Road Bridge project in Guildford
The VolkerFitzpatrick team working on the Ash Road Bridge project in Guilford, Surrey, have began installing 19 bridge beams for the £19 million Ash Road Bridge project, undertaken on behalf of Guildford Borough Council. This marks an ‘exciting’ milestone in the construction of the new road bridge. Over the weekend, each beam, stretching an impressive 24 […]
First phase of £1.25m Derby Road project nears completion
Works to reconstruct and resurface the A5121 Derby Road between James Brindley Way and the Pirelli Roundabout in Burton are on track to be completed by 28 June. The £1.25 million scheme includes repairs to drainage systems, kerbing, ironwork and footpaths where required. Derby Road closed for a week at the end of April so […]
School Streets pilot to begin at five schools in Shropshire next month
An 18-month School Streets pilot is set to begin at five Shropshire schools in June – with a sixth school to follow soon. School Streets are streets outside of school gates that have temporary restrictions on motorised traffic (except for permit holders) during school drop-off and pick-up times. During these times ANPR enforcement cameras will […]
Southend-on-Sea Council confirms money for £600,000 to improve traffic lights across city
Southend-on-Sea City Council has received over £600,000 from the Government to upgrade traffic light systems and improve traffic flow across the city. The funding comes after a successful bid to the Green Light Fund was made by the council’s highways team. The money be used for projects over the next two years, including: Cllr Kevin […]
Re-flow Wins The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award for the Second Year in a Row
Last year, getting selected as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2023 was an affirming and gratifying moment in Re-flow’s (then) 5-year growth. The company has said it is ‘thrilled’ to announce that it has now been awarded with this accolade for a second year running. The award recognises organisations in […]
Road safety organisations call for four life-saving priorities for the next government
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has coordinated a groundbreaking manifesto calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. With support from more than 33 leading organisations and growing by the day, the manifesto outlines four strategic priorities aimed at revolutionising road safety […]
Esh Construction secures place on Northumbrian Water ‘Ecosystem’ Framework
Esh Construction has been appointed across all lots tendered which includes infrastructure, treatment and environmental schemes. Northumbrian Water has named Esh Construction as an ‘ecosystem partner’ for a new framework that will support the delivery of the AMP8 capital investment programme. Esh Construction has been appointed to deliver across three lots within the ecosystem framework […]
Window closing on infrastructure catch up, warn government advisers
Failure to go further, faster over the next five years on plans for infrastructure delivery could constrain economic growth and threaten climate targets, according to the government’s official infrastructure advisers. Noting the UK has faced several years of disruption from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis, the National Infrastructure Commission’s annual review charts a mixed picture […]
