Changing weather patterns worrying bridge engineers, says RAC Foundation
One in every twenty-five council-maintained road bridges in Great Britain is officially deemed as substandard, according to research by the RAC Foundation. In December 2023 the Foundation approached all 208 local highways authorities in England, Scotland and Wales, and based its analysis on Freedom of Information responses from 201 of them. Between them, the 201 […]
Funding secured to progress cycling and walking projects in Reading
Funding of £538,000 has been secured by Reading Council to develop plans to further improve cycling and pedestrian facilities in Reading. The award from the government agency Active Travel England will help the Council develop detailed designs for schemes at Sidmouth Street and Christchurch Green. The funding supports the Council’s aim to encourage cycling and […]
Dorset Road Safe Partnership seeks to reduce springtime motorcycle collisions
Signs are being placed in collision hotspot areas around Dorset this spring to help reduce the number of motorcycle collisions in the county. The road signs have been designed by over 2,400 members of the motorcycling community and have been produced by DocBike and Dorset Council, with support from Dorset Police, BCP Council, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire […]
A595 Moresby Hall Goes Green: 2,361 Trees for a Greener Future
National Highways, in collaboration with Amey, A E Yates, and AC Landscapes, are celebrating a remarkable achievement after successfully planting 2,361 native trees along the A595 at Moresby. This initiative marked a significant step towards enhancing local biodiversity and mitigating environmental impact. The volunteer day brought together over 70 enthusiastic participants from various stakeholders, including […]
Local authorities have cut 90% of bus services in England since 2020, new research shows
More than 90% of council-run bus services have been cut across England since 2010, according to research by the i newspaper. It said a combined 16 million miles of bus routes had vanished up to March 2023 across the 10 worst-affected areas, which are topped by Cumbria and Hull. The other areas which have seen […]
Council agrees funding for the South East Aylesbury Link Road
Following a Cabinet funding decision yesterday, Buckinghamshire Council has taken another step forward in the construction of the South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR). This key infrastructure project is due to open to traffic in 2026. SEALR will see the construction of 1.1 miles of dual carriageway including three new roundabout junctions. SEALR is an […]
Challenges of road worker abuse highlighted on national television as Stamp It Out Campaign features on BBC Breakfast
The Deputy Chair of the Stamp It Out and one of the campaign’s ambassadors appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to highlight the challenges around roadworker abuse. Following a day where Stamp it Out Founder, Kevin Robinson, and Campaign Communications Director, Adrian Tatum, have been interviewed by by multiple BBC local radio stations the Deputy […]
Most city residents would support switching investment away from roads – says Sustrans survey
Most people (56%) in urban areas would support shifting investment from road building to fund active travel and public transport, a new survey suggests. The poll of 21,000 people commissioned by charity Sustrans indicated that just 17% would oppose such a move, reports the Independent. Half (50%) of respondents said they want to walk more, 43% want […]
The road ahead for 2024: Lincolnshire County Council to move forward after 2023 success with highway maintenance
Lincolnshire’s highways team plans to build on its successes from 2023, with an expanded programme in 2024. This year, the council plans to: Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Over the past year, our team has delivered a huge amount of work across the county and we’re seeing a real turn of the corner […]
£7 million highway maintenance programme to begin next month in Oxfordshire
Surface dressing will improve nearly 100 Oxfordshire roads in more than 50 towns and villages to help prevent potholes Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 locations […]
