Colas wins place on Black Country Framework
Colas has successfully secured a place on the Black Country Framework Contract for Minor Construction Works. Colas is one of seven contractors appointed to Lot 2 (Highway and related Civils works from £100,001 to £500,000), and was one of four contractors awarded a place on Lot 3 (Highway and related Civils works £500,001+). Beginning this month […]
Hampshire to be first highway authority to trial low-carbon street furniture
Hampshire County Council is the first Highway Authority in the country to trial plant-based plastic bollards, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and save money The trial project aims to install plant-based bio polymer bollards, derived from sugar cane, which are lighter – so easier for Hampshire Highways operatives to install […]
New active travel app to be trialled in Renfrewshire will give people rewards for leaving their cars behind
A new active travel app to be trialled in Renfrewshire which will give people rewards for choosing alternative transport instead of their cars The Better Points app will allow people to track their active journeys and convert their points into discounts at participating businesses People across Renfrewshire will be encouraged to walk, run and cycle […]
Amey Consulting appoints Laurence Green as Head of Major Bridges and Structures
Amey Consulting, one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies, has today announced Laurence Green as its new Head of Major Bridges & Structures for its Highways & Property business. A Chartered Civil Engineer with 20 years of experience and a bridge specialist, Laurence will be responsible for leading Amey Consulting’s design and asset management across […]
National Highways tries new to approach to explaining smart motorways
Two well-known television presenters have been used in National Highways’ latest attempt to give drivers a better understanding of smart motorways. Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley have teamed up to produce helpful and practical videos and clips featuring advice and information about using the roads. Footage shows the pair driving on sections of smart motorway, […]
Legal reforms to allow safe introduction of automated vehicles announced
The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission (the Law Commissions) has today (26 January 2022) published their joint report, making recommendations for the safe and responsible introduction of self-driving vehicles. The report recommends introducing a new Automated Vehicles Act, to regulate vehicles that can drive themselves. It recommends drawing a […]
MP visits A63 Castle Street improvements to see how National Highways is helping to build back better
Workers on the A63 Castle street improvements received a visit from local MP Emma Hardy to understand more how the £355m upgrade will improve port access, reduce congestion and enhance safety as well as connections between the city centre and tourist and recreational facilities. In recent months, work has focused on removing various underground pipes […]
Wallingford Central in Oxfordshire becomes latest 20mph pilot site
Wallingford Central has become the third 20mph pilot scheme to be unveiled in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council completed the work earlier this month as part of its plans to reduce the speed of the majority of the county’s 30mph roads to 20mph, where suitable and when supported by local residents. It followed the installation of […]
Cornwall Council starts consultation on A3071 road safety improvements
A major road between St Just and Penzance in Cornwall has Residents and local stakeholders, including councillors and the emergency services, are being asked for their views on proposals for new safety measures on a busy stretch of road between St Just and Penzance. The Council successfully bid for government funding from the Safer Roads […]
DfT officially launches Active Travel England
The Department for Transport has officially launched its new executive agency, Active Travel England (ATE), which will be responsible for active travel spend and measuring performance. ATE will manage the national active travel budget, awarding funding for projects which meet the new national standards set out in 2020. It will inspect finished schemes and ask for […]