Roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators can now apply for permission to use red flashing lamps – RAC reaction
Reacting to the news that road assistance and recovery operators can now apply for permission to use red flashing lamps on their vehicles, RAC chief operating officer Dom Shorrocks said: “This is a landmark day for the roadside assistance industry as being able to use red flashing lamps will unequivocally improve the visibility of roadside […]
New traffic restrictions to be introduced on Wrexham city centre roads after excessive speeding increases
One-way traffic and speeding restrictions could be put in place on Wrexham city centre roads following excessive speeding up and down the high street. Senior councillors said urgent action was needed to improve safety in the main shopping area after it was claimed drivers had been seen speeding down the High Street at up to […]
GRAHAM Achieves Gold Standard recognition from National Highways
GRAHAM Group is delighted to announce it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways. This recognition signifies GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. National Highways Gold Standard is a rigorous initiative designed to elevate the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers are evaluated on nine key criteria encompassing areas like […]
Teletrac Navman chosen as sole telematics partner to the UK’s premier specialist road/rail vehicle and infrastructure services provider
Teletrac Navman, the global connected mobility platform, has increased its existing contract to secure sole telematics partner status to Readypower Group in the UK, delivering a suite of innovative solutions across its entire fleet of over 750 vehicles. Readypower Group provides specialised on-track plant equipment as well as civil engineering, drainage, haulage and operating services. […]
UK’s first HAPAS-certified subsidence solution
Geotechnical contractor Geobear has become the UK’s first geopolymer solutions provider to receive Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS) certification. The HAPAS certificate ensures that Geobear’s solution meets the highest standards for use in UK highways projects. This accreditation is a part of Geobear’s commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, allowing it to reach further […]
Date and venue announced for 2025 Stamp It Out Summit
The 2025 Stamp It Out Summit will take place on March 11th at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The themes for the summit will be mental health and using technology to eliminate risk, which is central to the new Stamp It Out Strategy and phase 2 of the campaign. The summit will form […]
Andrews Tippers Keeps Moving at M25 Junction Works with Podfather Software
Andrews Tipper Hire, a supplier of tipper haulage and aggregate deliveries, is using Podfather’s logistics software to manage the transport of materials to and from Junction 10 on the M25. Working for Balfour Beatty, Andrews is operating a dedicated fleet delivering aggregates and removing waste material from the site. Using the Podfather App, Andrews’ drivers […]
Future back on an even Keele for 50-year-old road sign rescued from scrap heap
When a tired old road sign disappeared from the spot where it had sat for almost 50 years on the M6 it sparked a social media buzz. Despite the many thousands of signs that National Highways has on its road network, the information sign for Keele Services in north Staffordshire was unusual in that it […]
Active travel and Air Quality Action Plan refresh in Medway
Residents are being invited to have their say on Medway Council’s updated Air Quality Action Plan. An Air Quality Action Plan looks the current air quality, as well as what measures and policies can be put in place to continue to improve it. We want to hear from everyone who lives, works, visits or studies […]
Nottingham once again ranked among best in the England at active travel provision
Nottingham City Council has been ranked as one the highest performing local authorities in a Government review of active travel infrastructure and support. Active Travel England – the government’s executive agency tasked with making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyday trips – last week published its updated active travel capability ratings for local authorities. […]