A303 Sparkford to IIchester scheme gets going with official visit
The start on site of Galliford Try Highways’ major new A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme has been marked by a visit to site by local politicians and the National Highways team. Local MPs Marcus Fysh and David Warburton were in attendance alongside representatives from Somerset County Council, South Somerset District Council and the local parish […]
VolkerHighways’ Royal Borough team awarded CCS Certificate of Exellence
VolkerHighways’ Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead team recently received a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, for its work on the borough’s Highway Management and Maintenance contract. The audit, which took place in August, saw the contract awarded an impressive nine out of nine points, in each of the scheme’s five categories: […]
Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme goes electric
The Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS), led and developed by the Environment Agency, aims to improve flood protection for approximately 400 properties and is vital to improving the town’s flood defence. The range of electric vehicles being used include: Electric cars – for site visits throughout Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley Small electric […]
Contractor nmcn goes into administration
Contractor nmcn is heading into administration following a board decision that it cannot continue trading as a going concern. nmcn plc had entered into conditional agreements to recapitalise the business by way of a £24m fundraising with Svella and other investors, together with a renegotiation of its facilities with Lloyds Bank. A further £5m was […]
New SRL partnership promotes roadwork efficiency
The efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety of roadwork projects have been given a boost by the signing of a new corporate partnership by SRL Traffic Systems, the UK and RoI’s largest manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary ITS equipment. The exclusive hire partnership with traffic product development consultancy, Innovative Road Safety Solutions, facilitates the launch […]
Vital roundabout project in Stroud wins two ICE Civil Engineering Awards
A vital roundabout project that involved the construction of a missing part of the Stroudwater Navigation Canal through the centre of the roundabout on the A38 has won two awards at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards 2021 The project was inspired by the Cotswold Canals Trust, funded by Highways […]
Lincolnshire gritters ready for the off
Lincolnshire County Council is gearing up to keep Lincolnshire moving when the winter weather comes. From October 1st the council started to monitor the weather 24/7, and our fleet of 43 gritters will be ready to go when road surface temperatures drop to around 0.5°C. Its gritting routes cover nearly 2,000 miles of highway, including […]
Route One Infrastructure announces win on National Highways’ SDF
A Pontefract-based infrastructure maintenance and installation business has been awarded £33m of bridge expansion joints and waterproofing works. Route One Infrastructure has secured this work with the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) in four geographical areas in England over the next six years. It is part of National Highways’ roll-out of its asset delivery […]
National Highways get delivery of 120 new gritters to help keep drivers safe
A total of 120 new gritting vehicles will be delivered to National Highways this year helping keep traffic moving this winter. The new vehicles are part of a two-year roll-out of state-of-the-art gritters across the country with a further 132 more to come for winter 2022-23. Regions receiving new gritters this year are: Kent, Surrey, […]
New bus improvement plan aims to transform public transport in Worcestershire
A new Bus Service Improvement Plan with the aim of transforming public transport for residents in Worcestershire has been approved by the County Council. The plan will look to further improve bus provision in the county, with a particular focus on integrating bus services with other modes of travel, introducing multi-operator and multi-modal tickets, improving […]