Suffolk CC to make £20m investment in highway drainage and footpaths
Cabinet members in Suffolk have committed an extra £20 million over the next three years into further improving Suffolk’s highway drainage systems and footpaths. In recognition of the increasing maintenance demand on these areas, councillors approved the use of £10 million to specifically deliver an increasing number of drainage schemes that deal with problems that […]
Wolverhampton-based drainage specialist wins National Highways contract
A Wolverhampton-based business which specialises in highways drainage surveys has secured a seven-year contract with National Highways. DDC Engineering Solutions helps to keep carriageways safe by reducing the amount of standing water on the road surface by surveying the networks of drainage that sit below road surfaces. The team uses a combination of Global Positioning […]
Gloucestershire CC announce new Roads and Transport Director
Civil engineer Jason Humm has been named today as the next Director of Transport and Highways for Gloucestershire County Council. He will take up the post in March next year. “As a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers with a wealth of experience, good local knowledge and strong partnerships both […]
West Midlands mayor appoints region’s first ever cycling and walking commissioner
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has appointed a new cycling and walking commissioner to accelerate plans to get more people moving around the region by foot or bike. Adam Tranter, who has previously volunteered as Bicycle Mayor for Coventry, has taken up the new role after a rigorous recruitment process. The commissioner will […]
Government announces £35 million for vital improvements to A40 in Oxford
Vital upgrades will be carried out on the A40 to ease congestion, boost local bus services and allow the construction of thousands of new homes in Oxfordshire, thanks to £35 million in government funding announced today. The scheme will see an 850-space park and ride facility, including cycle parking and electric car chargepoints, built to […]
Nottinghamshire County Council to move away from temporary road repairs
Nottinghamshire County Council is to move away from temporary road repairs as much as possible once new recommendations from a recent review are implemented. The council has revealed the outcome of the cross-party panel’s highways assessment last month following several meetings aimed at improving the way it repairs potholes and pavements. The report provided about […]
SRL buyout facilitates ambitious growth strategy as 3i Infrastructure purchases 92% controlling stake
SRL, the UK and Republic of Ireland’s largest manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions has been bought by 3i Infrastructure plc, in a move that will support the next phase of growth for the firm as it continues to bring innovative new products and market-leading customer service to the […]
Essex County Council takes a different approach to getting people on their bikes
Essex County Council (ECC) is offering free adult cycling training across the county up until the end of March 2022. Working in partnership with the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), the training is delivered by qualified cycling instructors. The beginners’ course comprises four 45-minute sessions and the confidence-boosting and advanced training comprises one two-hour session. […]
A303 Stonehenge approval to be re-considered
Plans to dual the A303 at Stonehenge could be re-approved in 2022 despite a successful court challenge. The Department for Transport (DfT) granted permission to National Highways in late-2020 to dual the A303 near the World Heritage Site at a cost of £1.7bn, via a new tunnel. The High Court quashed this decision in July 2021 following a successful judicial review by […]
Shropshire Council workers praised after Storm Arwen efforts
Shropshire Council workers, partners and volunteers have been praised for their clean-up efforts in the aftermath of Storm Arwen. Workers provided around the clock service last week to ensure that the county’s roads remain open and accessible in the wake of damage and disruption caused by the storm. Mark Barrow, executive director of place with […]