Councils unite in support of A120 upgrade route
Councils have re-stated the importance of upgrading part of the A120 to a dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12. ECC, together with Braintree District Council, is also urging National Highways to press ahead with a widely supported route for the road. Essex County Council has already run a public consultation into proposed routes for the […]
M6 scheme clocks up 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury
The M6 project has reached 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury. Since the scheme hit the ground in summer 2019, there have been no Lost Time Incidents – that’s more than 800 days of keeping workers safe on site. Around 100 people are working on the £78 million transformation of the […]
Funding for £8 million major road improvement scheme in Peterborough recommended for approval
Over £8 million in funding for a major road improvement scheme in Peterborough has been recommended for approval by Peterborough City Council. The report, authored by Lewis Banks, the council’s Transport and Environment Manager recommends granting approval to the award of £8,166,819 to deliver an improvement scheme on the A1260 Nene Parkway Junction 15. The […]
ORR increases scrutiny of funding plans for next road period
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is increasing its scrutiny of future road funding for the strategic road network as plans are drawn up for the third road investment strategy (RIS3). As National Highways’ independent monitor, ORR has today (8 December 2021) set out its proposed approach in its consultation on the development of […]
Cycling Scotland funds cycling facilities for residents in social housing
Cycling Scotland has awarded more than £49,900 to improving cycling facilities for residents at social housing developments run by The City of Edinburgh Council and Dunedin Canmore. More than 275 households will benefit from secure bike storage at their homes which will enable more people to use bikes as their main form of transport. In […]
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 […]