Proposals for vital transport links to Teesworks to be considered
Proposals for a £11.7 million investment in roads and rail links to the Teesworks will be considered by the Tees Valley Combined Authority cabinet today. The money will be used to part-fund improvements to improve access to and from the UK’s largest Freeport for both freight and people. Work is needed to deliver improvements on […]
Erskine Bridge hits 50
A series of unseen photos is being released to mark the 50th anniversary of the Erskine Bridge. The iconic crossing over the Clyde was opened on the 2nd July 1971 by HRH Princess Anne, becoming the first fixed link between Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire. Construction on the project began in April 1967 at a cost of £10.5m, which […]
Government must recognise the key role of local authorities in tackling climate crisis, says coalition
A coalition of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for urgent powers and resources for local authorities, ahead of the publication of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy, which sets out where carbon emission savings will be made. Recognising local authorities as key partners in the Net Zero Strategy sets out how local authorities […]
Planning application accepted for A417/A419 upgrade between Gloucester and Swindon
Highways England has said The Planning Inspectorate has accepted its planning application for the A417/A419 upgrade between Gloucester and Swindon. The A417/A419 upgrade scheme will be an alternative to the M5/M4 route via Bristol. The ‘missing link’ as it is called, is a 5km stretch of single-lane carriageway on the A417 between the Brockworth bypass […]
New marketing and PR company dedicated to highways and transport sector launched
A new PR & Marketing company dedicated to helping the highways and transport industry to engage and communicate more effectively has been launched this week. Combining the skills, experience and networks of industry media and marketing professionals Helen Blood and Adrian Tatum, the new company, Boundary Marketing & PR, will offer several services that will […]
Highways England launches first concrete roads manual in more than 30 years
Highways England’s Concrete Roads Centre of Excellence has published the first concrete roads handbook in more than 30 years, bringing together the latest updates, advice and guidance from industry experts on how to maintain, survey and repair roads. The new Concrete Pavement Maintenance Manual is a key part of Highways England’s £400m nationwide drive to […]
Enfield Council set to increase School Streets schemes
Enfield Council is set to increase the number of School Streets it will implement in the future. The council aims to roll out two schemes every year and turn some of the 12 temporary projects introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic into long-term initiatives. Speaking at a meeting of the environment forum this week, Enfield Council’s […]
A major bridge upgrade project on M8 completed, ensuring maximum protection for all road users
A major bridge upgrade project on Scotland’s busiest motorway has been completed ensuring maximum protection for all road users. New permanent concrete road safety barriers have been installed on the M8 at Junction 3, in Livingston, to replace an old system which no longer met current standards. Manufacturer and supplier of vehicle restraint systems (VRS), […]
GRAHAM reaches major milestone at new M11 Harlow Junction scheme
GRAHAM, the civil engineering specialist has reached a major milestone on the new M11 Junction 7a project at Harlow, Essex, following the installation of the structural steel beams to create a new overbridge at the junction. The new Mores Overbridge will form an integral part of the infrastructure project, which has been funded through Highways […]
Transport for the North wins CIHT Award for Transport Planning for second year in a row
Transport for the North has won a CIHT Award for the second year in a row. The Sub-national Transport Body’s Future Travel Scenarios work, which offers an innovative approach to understanding and responding to transport uncertainties, picked up the accolade for Transport Planning in the 2021 online awards ceremony this week. Tim Wood, Interim Chief […]