Major bridge renewal works to start in Killiecrankie
Network Rail is about to start a £3 million project to Rannoch Road bridge (off the B8079) in Killiecrankie. The six-month programme, from Monday 02 September 2024 until March 2025, involves replacing the existing bridge deck to keep the railway running safely and reliably. Engineers will also make alterations to the bridge abutments to accommodate […]
Wiltshire Council takes difficult decision to delay work at Countess Road, Amesbury
Wiltshire Council has announced it will delay work on a cycle scheme at Countess Way in Amesbury. The work was due to start in the coming weeks, but it has been delayed due to the Government’s decision to cancel the A303 Stonehenge tunnel project. The new cycleway, which includes the installation of a pedestrian crossing […]
Best foot forward for Telford & Wrekin’s active travel plans
From resurfacing and crossing points to school bike lessons, workshops and major flagship schemes, Telford & Wrekin Council is leading the way when it comes to safe, direct and high-quality walking, cycling and wheeling routes for day-to-day travel, it has said. Investment into infrastructure, events, equipment and facilities are also being delivered so people of […]
Innovative travel hub pilot unveiled across Halesowen
Communities will now benefit from convenient new local travel hubs offering sustainable transport options for short-distance trips. They are being rolled out across Halesowen as part of a year-long pilot project. The first two hubs, known as Local Travel Points, have been installed at Huntingtree Park and Andrew Road, by Halesowen bus station. A third […]
New Europa Way link road in Ipswich gets start date
Works to build a new link road at Europa Way, connecting Sproughton Road with Bramford Road in Ipswich will begin on the 9th September. This scheme will include extending the existing Europa Way road to create the link road. This new section of road will include an off-road footpath and cycle path, with a new […]
Works begins for Winvic on third Lincolnshire County Council highways framework project
Winvic has begun work on the third project awarded to it under the Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework contract. Work has started on major improvements as part of a planned five-month reconstruction exercise to fully-rebuild Dysart Road in Grantham, Lincolnshire, including the junctions of adjoining side roads. As part of the proposed works, Winvic will enhance […]
National Highways extends PMB bio-binder trials on the strategic road network
National Highways has extended its trials of bio-binders to include warm mix asphalt(WMA) and recycled content to provide a circular, lower carbon, Clause 942 thinsurface course solution that will help it meet its net zero objectives. Heidelberg Materials has used its CarbonLock asphalt containing polymer modifiedbitumen (PMB) bio-binders, produced as both hot mix and warm […]
Balfour Beatty secures £185 million A9 dualling contract from Transport Scotland
Balfour Beatty has announced that it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of Inverness. As part of the contract, Balfour Beatty will upgrade 9.6 kilometres of single carriageway to dual carriageway, construct four […]
Brighton & Hove named number one for Electric Vehicle charging
Brighton & Hove has been named as the local authority with the best on-street charging coverage (outside of London) in the UK. According to an independent report from Field Dynamics and ZapMap, 83.1% of residents with no off-street parking now live within a 5-minute walk of a public charge point. That’s a 6% increase on […]
Fife Council wants local views on supported bus services
Fife Council wants to hear what local people think about the supported bus network in Fife as part of a four-week consultation running from Monday 5th August 2024. Roads & Transportation Services, with transport consultants WSP, are reviewing the bus network in Fife. Earlier this year, funding was made available for the study which will […]
