Costain researches hydrogen roadmap for transport
Costain, in collaboration with the gas networks, has produced a feasibility study that will contribute to the ongoing assessments of the ability to use the existing UK gas transmission and distribution networks to transport hydrogen. The project is the first to bring together all the gas distribution networks, working collaboratively to develop an innovative hydrogen […]
New pedestrian scheme in Salisbury city centre underway
A ‘Low Traffic Zone’ has come into force this weeks in Salisbury, Wiltshire. as part of the city’s People Friendly Streets initiative. The project is aiming to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists by reducing the amount of cars able to pass through. Eight streets will now be closed to non-permitted vehicles and bus gates are going […]
Major new study to TRACK transmission of COVID-19 on public transport
A new research project funded by the UKRI, will work to understand the level of transmission of COVID-19 on public transport The 18-month Leeds Univeristy study-Project TRACK-Transport Risk Assessment for Covid Knowledge, will undertake fieldwork on buses and trains in London, Leeds and Newcastle, including the light-rail system in Tyne and Wear. With support from the Department […]
Swindon Borough Council points to previous highways investment as to why less has been done in recent years
Previous investment in Swindon’s roads means the council needs to repair less of its network than many other authorities, says the cabinet member for highways. Cllr Maureen Penny highlited the millions of pounds worth of maintenance in response to reports the A roads in the borough are not fixed often enough. She said: “Authorities such […]
Highways England begins search for Area 3 Asset Delivery Maintenance and Response Contract
Highways England has started its search for a contractor for its Area 3 Asset Delivery Maintenance and Response (M&R) Contract. A contract noticed published on the OJEU said that work includes routine and reactive maintenance and incident response. The contract, which is daid to be worth between £130m-£190m covers trunk roads and motorways in Hampshire, […]
Gaist joins RSTA
Highway technology company Gasit has joined the Road Surface Treatment Association. The company’s ongoing research means that its surveying and mapping systems are some of the most advanced of their kind in the United Kingdom and overseas. Steve Cobb, Gaist Head of Business Development, said: “We already have a good working relationship with the RSTA […]
Archaeological specialists announced for A303 upgrade near Stonehenge
A £35 million contract has been awarded to Wessex Archaeology Limited to carry out archaeological protection and excavation work ahead of the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down upgrade past Stonehenge. The transformational scheme is still awaiting its Development Consent Order (DCO), and Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps announced earlier in the summer a […]
Stamp It Out official petition reaches 5,000 signatures inside three weeks
Stamp It Out’s official government petition that asks for the law to be changed to help eradicate road worker abuse, has reached its first milestone-5,000 signatures inside just three weeks. This is the first step towards ensuring the industry’s roadworkers are now classified as key workers and afforded the same protection as emergency services. The […]
Air quality improving in South Northamptonshire
Air quality in South Northamptonshire is ‘heading in the right direction’ in 2019 according to an annual report from the district council. Levels of nitrogen dioxide is the only metric that is monitored by South Northamptonshire Council, but the levels indicate a downwards trend within the district, reports the Northampton Chronicle. This came during a […]
Major bypass works in Lincolnshire reach new milestone
The first part of a new bridge over the A1 is now in place as the second phase of the £102m Grantham bypass reaches the halfway point. The 3.5km bypass relief road along the south of Grantham will link the A1 in the west to the A52 at Somerby Hill to the east. The project […]