Government’s transport decarbonisation plan to be delayed because it ‘lacks ambition’
The Government’s transport decarbonisation plan has been delayed after it ‘lacked the ambition’ to meet targets, including the 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles. Transport Minister Rachel Maclean told MPs in a Westminster debate that she was not happy with the draft plan. She said: “I am not satisfied with the draft because […]
New ‘smart ticket’ launches for travel across the North East public transport network
A new ‘smart’ travel ticket has been launched to allow passengers using public transport across the North East of England. The Network One season ticket has been moved to a digital format and allows travel on bus, Metro, rail, and ferry trips, across all seven North East local authority areas. The new ticket option, called […]
Approval for Highways England’s M2 Junction 5 Stockbury Interchange to go ahead
Highways England has announced that its plans to improve ther M2 junction 5 Stockbury Interchabge have been officially approved by the Secretary of State, following completion of all stages of consultation. Current proposals would see the existing roundabout replaced with a new interchange, which is a flyover, to provide free-flowing movement on the A249. Two […]
Cumbria County Council announces work will start on Kendal’s new Gooseholme Bridge
A £2m project to build a replacement footbridge in Kendal has reached another significant milestone in its delivery. Cumbria County Council has appointed Story Contracting Ltd to carry out the construction of the new bridge across the River Kent at Gooseholme in Kendal. The new footbridge will replace the old structure damaged beyond repair during […]
Berryden Corridor Improvement Project in Aberdeen is given permission to go ahead from Scottish Ministers
A major milestone for the Berryden Corridor Improvement Project has been reached as Scottish Ministers have given their go-ahead for Aberdeen City Council to progress with the compulsory purchase order for the project. The project will be a major upgrade to the city’s roads network as Berryden Road and nearby roads operate beyond capacity leading to significant congestion […]
Oxfordshire County Council goes out to consultation on its highways and transport services
Oxfordshire County Council is asking ist residents to have their on highways and transport issues around the county, including congestion, safety, cycling and the condition of roads and footpaths. The council has launched a number of roads and transport online surveys, which are open to the public to comment on. The council is keen to hear views as soon as possible but people will have the chance […]
Hackney Council and Malborough Highways working towards planting 5,000 new trees by 2022
Marlborough Highways and Hackney Council’s street tree team are working together to plant the 5,000 new street trees which are set to be planted in the borough by 2022, along with 1,000 new trees and 30,000 saplings in parks and green spaces, as part of the Council’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040 […]
Government responds to Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report
The Government has responsed to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report following the reopening of the inquest into the tragic death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in 2013. The response said that ‘immediate action’ will be taken to increase public awareness about air pollution. This will include a comprehensive review of existing sources of information – including UK Air and […]
Highways England drafts updated guidance for The Highway Code
Highways England has drafted updated guidance for The Highway Code with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help road users better understand how motorways and high-speed roads operate. More than 3,200 people and organisations responded to a consultation on the guidance, with their comments directly leading to it being amended and improved. The […]
FM Conway wins contract to refurbish Blackfrairs Bridge
FM Conway has been awarded the contract to refurbish the Blackfriars Bridge across the River Thames. The newly awarded contract will see FM Conway’s Structures team start work in late summer 2021 and is set to run through until 2024.Blackfriars Bridge will remain open to all forms of traffic with no significant interruptions expected during […]