A83 reopens via Old Military road following 500-tonne landslide
The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful reopened this morning via the Old Military Road short local diversion, following a safety review by BEAR Scotland. The A83 had been closed due to hillside concerns, with rainfall overnight triggering a 500-tonne landslide. Geotechnical engineers have now assessed the situation and reported that the material has […]
IHE announces new Chief Executive
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Lyle Andrew FIHE as its new Chief Executive. With a strong track record in the industry and with membership bodies, Mr Andrew is poised to lead the IHE’s continued growth and success. Bringing with him extensive experience from roles in the infrastructure […]
Councillors declare ‘roads emergency’ across Staffordshire
Members of Stafford Borough Council said the emergency was due to the condition of the borough’s roads. They also supported calls for Staffordshire County Council, the area’s highways authority, to provide a plan of action to tackle the issues. However, Jeremy Pert, Conservative opposition leader and member of the country council, said challenging weather had […]
RSTA launches Pothole Prevention Week-bringing awareness to the solutions, not just the problem
The Road Surface Treatments Associations (RSTA)’s very first Pothole Prevention Week campaign takes place this week. The aim isn’t to bring awareness about the problem of potholes, because that is already widely understood, but to instead talk exclusively about the solutions that are available to local authorities and other road operators, not only to fix […]
Date Announced for Stamp It Out and Respect our Workforce Week 2025
Next March the industry will come together again for the second Respect our Workforce week, taking place March 10-14th 2025, with the annual Stamp It Out Summit taking place in Manchester on March 11th. The theme for the week will be ‘My Mind Matters’ in response to the growing concern around the effect verbal and […]
Stafford road and transport improvement project moves to next phase
A major road and transport improvement scheme in Stafford is approaching a significant stage. The overall scheme will see improvements from the A34 Weeping Cross to the Queensville island. This phase will see final surfacing to complete works at Weeping Cross. The next phase to Radford Bank will continue in daytime while the overnight work […]
Transport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on ‘biggest overhaul to buses in a generation’
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services has been unveiled today (9 September 2024) by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey to better buses. Legislation is being laid before Parliament today which gives all local transport authorities across England new powers to […]
Revitalised Barnstaple Bus Station hub officially reopens
A newly refurbished bus station in Barnstable, North Devon has been officially opened by North Devon MP Ian Roome and Chair of North Devon Council, Councillor Helen Walker joining those who have worked on the project to cut the ribbon. The station building has a new and improved layout, bringing the building up to date and providing […]
Middlesbrough’s growth ambitions to be matched by resilient transport plan
Middlesbrough’s ambitious plans for growth will be matched by a fit for purpose and resilient transport network, a new report sets out. The Middlesbrough Integrated Transport Plan will be considered by members of the Council’s Executive today. The high-level document outlines how the borough’s road network and transport system will develop up to 2038, alongside […]
New transport hub is set to be a ‘game-changer’ for public transport in Northern Ireland
Belfast Grand Central Station at Weavers Cross will host its first service, a 5am bus to Dublin, on Sunday and it will eventually become the largest integrated transport hub on the island. The plan is for it to open in phases over the next year, with train services to come and public realm works aimed […]