New footbridge to be installed over A5
Highways England is replacing a reinforced concrete bridge that crosses the A5 at Atherstone, north Warwickshire, with a new steel one. The new wider bridge can be safely used by both pedestrians and cyclists and the gradient of the new access ramps will meet modern standards. The headroom clearance of the bridge over traffic using […]
Woodland near M6 gets Highway England makeover
Burton Woods, near Burton-in-Kendal, a 2.5 hectare copse alongside the southbound M6 just south of junction 36, has been transformed after a investmemnt by Highways England to help encourage more wildlife and biodiversity. The woods were planted when the motorway was built between 1957 and 1960 to provide a screen for local villages but the […]
20mph speed limit to become a reality on Welsh roads from this summer
Eight pilot 20mph speed limit trials have been confirmed to take place on Welsh roads The pilot areas will have a phased start from this summer until the end of the year. They come ahead of the planned national rollout of 20mph limits for April 2023, and will help develop enforcement arrangements and overcome unforeseen […]
Midlands’ oyster-style’ smart ticketing system ‘essential part of levelling-up agenda’ say MPs
MPs have urged the Government to invest in a Midlands-wide ‘tap and cap’ smart ticketing system for public transport, to boost passenger numbers, convenience and safety post-COVID-19. New research by transport body Midlands Connect, which helped to develop the plans, showed that nine out of ten people surveyed supported the scheme, while 61% of respondents […]
National funding for road repairs is not sufficient, says Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council has warned that the reduced funding provided by the Government for local councils in 2021/22 to look after local roads will mean already overstretched maintenance services will struggle to pay for much needed repairs next year and many planned improvement works will not now go ahead The total capital funding allocated to […]
New sustainable depot to be built for Sunderland City Council
Sunderland City Council is to build a new depot as part of a £9.1m redevelopment project will help a council achieve carbon neutral status by 2040. The plan for a vehicle workshop and depot in Washington will support Sunderland City Council towards meeting their target for Sunderland, which spans over the course of 19 years. […]
Eurovia UK signs MOU with charging company to provide wireless infrastructure across UK cities
Highway contractor Eurovia UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, meaning the two companies will collaborate to develop wireless EV charging solutions for UK cities and fleets. The MOU heralds the beginning of a long-term partnership that will deliver a cable-free […]
Cheshire West and Chester to change its approach to maintenance delivery
Cheshire West and Chester Council will adopt a new approach to its highways maintenance delivery after October 2022, with the authority set to work with a ‘techical partner’ and do some works in-house. In October 2012, the Council entered into a contract with Ringway Infrastructure Services Limited to carry out maintenance operations on the road […]
City of Edinburgh launches ten-year mobility plan
A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system, a healthier environment and a thriving, inclusive Capital has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council. The City Mobility Plan has been inspired by forward-thinking cities around the world embracing challenges posed by climate change, poverty and inequality. Subject to approval […]
South West region receives the largest allocation from Potholes Fund
Councils in the South West of the country are to receive the largest amount of funding from the recently announced Pothole Fund. South West councils have been allocated £90,031,000 of the £500million funding, with Devon receiving over £23 million. This is the second instalment from the £2.5billion Potholes Fund, providing £500million a year between 2020/21 and 2024/25, announced by the […]