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 […]
City of London nitrogen dioxide drops by 42% in five years
New City of London Corporation figures show a 42% drop in Square Mile nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels since 2016. The statistics, confirmed by air quality monitors at Beech Street, The Aldgate School and Walbrook Wharf, show a year-on-year improvement over the last five years, due to a range of air quality measures in place and […]
Solar Gates UK leads the way for second chances and takes home two Highway’s Heroes Awards
Solar Gates UK has won two ‘unique and highly coveted’ Highway’s Heroes awards from last night’s ceremony at the QEII Centre, London. Neil Sampson, Managing Director at Solar Gates UK won the ‘prestigious’ Chairman’s Award. Neil, who was unaware he was even nominated has been completely shocked and delighted with this extraordinary accolade. Nominated for […]
National Highways launches specialist concrete qualification with the University of Derby
A new qualification in Concrete Pavement and Construction Maintenance has been launched by National Highways and the University of Derby in a move to plug the predicted skills gap in successfully delivering repairs and renewals of concrete roads. As a part of the Road Investment Strategy, National Highways is spending £400m in the next three […]
Bolton road repair programme delivers more than planned
A multiI-million pound programme to repair Bolton’s roads has covered a larger stretch than had originally been planned. Bolton Council’s £12m pothole repair programme has exceeded its target by resurfacing more than 100 additional streets. The scheme, which was drawn up with the help of local ward councillors, was originally scheduled to cover 270 roads and footways. […]
Suffolk County Council to consider £20m spend on roads and flooding measures
Suffolk County Council is to consider spending £20m on roads and flooding measures, despite a report showing it would need triple that amount to maintain standards. Suffolk County Council is being asked to approve £10m for more road drainage and £10m towards footpath improvements. But a report said to achieve a “steady state condition”, with […]