Rubber waste destined for landfill put to good use repairing Southampton’s roads
Southampton City Council, and highways partner Balfour Beatty Living Places, are pioneering the use of Rubber Modified Asphalt to reduce the environmental impact of highways maintenance activities. Southampton City Council recently approved an additional £10m investment to resurface residential roads and pavements across the city – boosting investment to a record £22m over the next […]
Highways England looks to nature alongside junction improvement
Contractors upgrading junction 25 of the M25 on behalf of Highways England, had a pleasant surprise recently when they discovered stockpiles of soil had become the home to a variety of wildflowers. Aside from showcasing their natural beauty, these native species of flora and fauna, which include native species of daises and poppies, provide a […]
Stakeholders encouraged to have their say as part of review of the Traffic Commissioner’s function
Stakeholders are being encouraged to have their say as part of a review of the Traffic Commissioner function launched by the Government. The eight Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have responsibility in their region or county for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and the registration of local bus services. They are assisted […]
More funding secured by Glasgow City Council for its sustainable transport plans
Glasgow City Council has secured funding to improve the city’s safety for cyclists as part of plans to improve sustainable transport. The Council will receive an additional £4.8m in grant funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Smarter Choices Smarter Places (SCSP), and Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes (CWSR). The funds will be used to […]
Air quality improving in Harrogate says council
A new report produced by Harrogate Borough Council shows that air quality across the Harrogate district has improved. While monitoring results have been improving for a number of years, this is the first year that all four air quality management areas in Bond End and York Place Knaresborough, Skellgate Ripon and Woodlands Junction in Harrogate have reduced to below the nitrogen […]
Liverpool City Council starts search for consultants to join its professional services framework
Liverpool City Council has started its search for consultants wanting to join its new four-year professional services highways framework, worth £240 million. According to a prior information notice (PIN) for the framework which runs from 31 January 2022 to January 2026, the council is looking for between four and six suppliers for each of the […]
More than half of drivers find rural roads stressful, according to new research
Three-in-10 motorists admit to deliberately steering clear of narrow country lanes and are prepared to take a detour of 16 miles or 25 minutes to avoid them, according to new research from Ageas, and the RAC. More than half of drivers (58%) say they find using narrow country roads stressful, a figure that rises to […]
Independent modelling shows SRL ADS reduce queue lengths by 50%
The UK and Republic of Ireland’s only multiphase adaptive detection system for portable and temporary traffic signals has been independently proven to reduce average queue lengths by 50%, potentially saving commuters more than a day a year journey time. Created by SRL Traffic Systems, the leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) […]
Technical faults hits one of London’s most iconic bridges
A technical fault left Tower Bridge stuck open earlier this week with cars and pedestrians left either side of the bridge. The bascules jammed upright after being opened to allow a Jubilee Trust Tall Ship to pass through. The fault brought traffic in part of central London grinding to a halt with people wanting to […]
Milestone Infrastructure secures RoSPA Gold Award for street light operations
Milestone Infrastructure (‘Milestone’), a part of M Group Services, has received a prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for demonstrating the highest standards in health and safety across its Street Lighting activity. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade […]