M Group Services signs ambitious, science-based emissions reduction commitment
M Group Services has signed a letter of intent to cut down its carbon emissions, supporting the Science Based Targets initiative. Following the announcement of M Group Services’ leading ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) rating in February, we are pleased to report the Board has committed to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), supporting efforts to […]
Preferred bidders announced for two improved maintenance contracts on Scottish strategic network
The preferred bidders have been named for two improved road maintenance contracts in the north of Scotland The North West unit will be operated by BEAR Scotland Ltd, while the North East Unit will be run by Amey OW Ltd. The new contracts, worth more than £1.27bn in total, will begin on 16th August 2022. They […]
First stage of major A47 road improvement opens
The first in a series of major road improvements to the A47 in the East of England has opened to traffic this week. The A47 Guyhirn junction improvement is one of six schemes National Highways is completing along the 115-mile route between Peterborough and Great Yarmouth as part of a £450 million investment. The main […]
Vodafone launches platform to improve road safety in Europe
Vodafone has launched a new platform designed to connect road users directly with transport authorities and each other, enabling safety information, hazard warnings and traffic updates to be shared in real-time no matter which device or in-vehicle system they are using. The platform is compatible with all third-party apps and in-vehicle navigation systems. Vodafone is […]
Welsh Government to take ‘one network’ approach to public transport
The Welsh Government has set out plans to change the way people travel in Wales on public transport. “For more than 70 years we have made it easy to travel by car and harder to travel by public transport – that has to change.” Those were the words of Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters […]
A63 Castle Street project reaches milestone as new footbridge is lifted into place
National Highways’ A63 Castle Street project has reached another milestone with the footbridge being lifted in place this week. The new bridge is a major step forward in National Highways’ £355m A63 Castle Street scheme to improve safety and create better connections in Hull city centre. The bridge was lifted into place with a 200-tonne […]
National Highways funds innovative new trial to treat carriageway spillages more quickly
An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more quickly, is being funded by National Highways. When a major incident happens, essential police investigations involving detailed forensic work are often required. While this forensic work takes place, access for National Highways teams to […]
West Midlands sets outs plans to lobby government to introduce a national road pricing scheme
West Midlands councils and Mayor Andy Street have set out plans to lobby the Government to introduce a nationwide road pricing scheme. The region’s leaders want to ‘manage demand’ for car travel, using measures to ‘influence the cost and convenience of different forms of transport.’ They plan to explore the case for a national Road […]
Suffolk County Council start search for contractors for its highways maintenance and professional services contract
Suffolk County Council has begun the search for new contractors for its £1.6bn highways maintenance ad professional services contract. Work will include the delivery both core highways maintenance services and certain professional services, with the provision of street lighting (SLS) and intelligent transport systems (ITS). The contract duration is 10 years, starting from October 2023. […]
Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire
A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government funding was approved. Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded £32.8 million from the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Along with £6m from the council itself and £43.7m from bus […]