East Lothian Council drives changes to climate strategy
East Lothian Council has proposed an increase in its electric vehicle fleets as well as the installation of public EV chargepoints across East Lothian as part of an update to its Climate Change Strategy. Recently, 11 new Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) were added to the council’s fleet, funded by Transport Scotland’s Switched On Fleets […]
Work starts on ‘game changing’ M54 to M6 Link Road
The initial ground investogation and archaeological trial work has started this week to prepare for the construction of the new M54 to M6 Link Road. The surveys will last around eight weeks and will take place between Junction 11 of the M6 and Junction 1 of the M54. They are used as the basis to […]
Interview: Scottish success story driven by the need for ‘out of the box’ thinking
On the cover of the 2016 Transport Scotland Road Safety Strategy is a picture of the Sheriffhall Roundabout on the A720 in Scotland. There perhaps couldn’t be greater recognition for a unique project-the first of its kind in the UK – where use of intelligent road studs had a significant positive impact on collision risk […]
A1 Birtley to Coal House scheme makes progress after obtaining development consent
The A1 Birtley to Coal House Improvement Scheme is set to go ahead after being granted development consent. The project will include the widening of the A1 south of Gateshead to four lanes between junction 65 and 67 on the southbound carriageway and three lanes with lane gain/ drop between junctions on northbound carriageway to […]
Rotherham could get Sheffield City Region funding to increase cycle routes
Key routes across Rotherham town centre could be transformed thanks to regeneration funding. The Sheffield City Region copuld spend up to £11 million on infrastructure to accommodate cyclists in pedestrianised areas, on a new bridge as part of the Forge Island scheme, and on creating walking and cycling routes between Rotherham and Sheffield. The Rotherham […]
AIA calls on local authorities to submit evidence for next ALARM survey
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) is calling on councils to make submissions that will help form the next Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey, dure to be published in the spring. This year will see the publication of the 26th consecutive survey, which investigates the effects of funding and maintenance levels on the condition of […]
Highways England appoints first contractors to help repair and replace concrete roads
Highways England has awarded the first of three contracts to transform concrete road surfaces in a number of regions across the UK. The framework will include a number of companies that will be appointed work on different aspects of the project over the next four years. Consultants Atkins and Aecom will work with Highways England to […]
Government addressess prompt payments for small businesses
An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today. Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged to pay small businesses within 30 days – half the time outlined in the […]
A55 viaduct joint replacement work to start
Work is due to start on the A55 in Wales to replace joints on the Glan Conwy Viaduct at Junction 19. To keep road users and the workforce safe, the Viaduct above Junction 19 could be closed for up to two weeks while the project is being completed. The newly installed traffic signals at junction […]
Commission recommendations endorsed by Welsh Government for south east
The Welsh Government has endorsed the recommendations of the South East Wales Transport Commission that plans to help tackle congestion in the south east of the country. In a line-by-line response to the Commission’s final report, the Welsh Government has accepted in principle all of the recommendations to tackle congestion. It has also outlined the […]