Derbyshire County Council awards Yotta Highways Asset Management Contract
Derbyshire County Council has awarded Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, a two-year contract, worth more than £1.3 million, to provide it with an externally-hosted (SaaS) Highways Asset Management System with associated services. As part of the contract, Yotta will deliver its Alloy asset management system to the council. There are two […]
Dartford Crossing has seen its revenues reduce significantly during the pandemic as journeys were reduced
National Highways has revealed its coffers have taken a hit as traffic volumes between Kent and Essex fell by a quarter (25.5%). Latest accounts for the year ended March 31 2021, show income generated from the river Crossing, which uses a free-flow charging system known as the Dart Charge, decreased by £47.6m to £161.4m, reports Kent Online. […]
Northern leaders call on DfT to release funding for TfN
Political and business leaders across the North are calling on ministers to provide clarity on future funding for Transport for the North (TfN) to allow it to continue working on vital plans to improve connectivity across the region and help unlock economic potential. TfN is the only statutory Sub-national Transport Body (STB) in England and […]
ECON to supply gritters to Ringway, FM Conway and Kier/Tarmac JV in London
Three contractors that have been awarded framework agreements for winter maintenance have turned to Yorkshire-based Econ Engineering to supply them with their gritters. For the next seven years, 33 Econ vehicles, will be located at different points within the capital city, ready to mobilise as soon as temperatures plummet. Two years ago, Transport for London […]
National Highways A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool project given ‘exceptional performance’ in their second Considerate Constructors audit
Kier Highways and National Highways have been given an ‘exceptional performance’ rating for the second time for their A585 Windy Harbour to Shippool project in a recent Considerate Constructors audit. The project achieved a 45 out of 50, scoring nine out of nine in the main five categories: Appearance, Health & Safety, Workforce, Community and […]
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, […]