Tarmac calls for new thinking to reduce roadworks disruption as traffic levels rise
Tarmac has called for a new way of thinking in the construction of roads including more use of warm mix asphalt to help reduce disruption from roadworks. The thoughts come after a new survey has shown people believe traffic levels across the UK are almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly two thirds of motorists are […]
Greater Manchester Bike Hire supplier project down to four operators
Greater Manchester’s bike hire scheme has moved one step closer with four operators shortlisted, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) announced today. In partnership with Manchester City Council, Salford City Council and Trafford Council, the scheme is set to launch in Spring 2021 with an initial 1,500 strong fleet, including e-bikes. Once launched, the bike hire […]
WSP is appointed to SPATS2 Framework for technical services by Highways England
WSP, working in partnership with Mott MacDonald, has been appointed by Highways England to a four-year framework for Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPaTS2). The framework will support Highways England’s delivery of the RIS2 programme, guided by the imperatives of: Safety, Customer and Delivery. Successful in ‘Lot 1: Technical Services’ alongside five other suppliers, this […]
Dynniq retains North Yorkshire maintenance contract for traffic signals
Dynniq has successfully retained its traffic signals maintenance with North Yorkshire County Council covering an initial five-year period with possible extensions for a further two years. The project scope includes 292 traffic signal sites, 122 electronic warning signs and Dynniq will be responsible for the fault attendance, planned maintenance and traffic signals upgrades and […]
EV charging project goes ahead in the Highlands
Chargers for electric vehicles (EV) are to be installed in the Highlands & Islands as part of a European initiative aimed at developing best practice for a roll-out in rural areas. The Highlands & Islands Transport Partnership (Hitrans) has secured funding of £1.5m, which will be used to deliver a network of 24 charging points […]
Route for new Arundel bypass announced
Plans for a new bypass for Arundel on the A27 in West Sussex have been announced by Highways England. The new preferred route – the grey option 5BV1, put forward at last year’s further consultation – strikes the right balance between creating vital new road capacity and protecting the special environment and cultural heritage in […]
Commuters are ‘deserting’ public transport, says new research
Commuters are ‘deserting’ public transport, according to new research from the online parking platform-YourParkingSpace.co.uk. The organisation which manages more than 65,000 parking spaces across the UK, has seen a 46% decline in bookings at train stations across the country although spaces in city centres rose by 19% during September compared to pre-lockdown levels in February. […]
Road improvement works continue in 14 locations across Shropshire
Improvements are being made to two more roads in the Whitchurch area of Shropshire as part of plans by Shropshire County Council to carry out work on 14 different locations across the county. This includes work on the A41 and A525. The programme– funded through integrated transport capital funding – includes resurfacing, new speed limits, […]
Consultation on M5 junction 10 upgrade is launched
A £219m plan to upgrade an M5 junction so drivers can join and leave the motorway on both sides is being opened for public consultation. Gloucestershire County Council wants to upgrade junction 10 of the motorway near Cheltenham, to give access to the M5 both northbound and southbound. Currently, drivers can only access the M5 […]
New roads and other infrastructure to be built in Buckinghamshire to support new homes
Buckinghamshire County Council is set to agree a deal worth £172 million to build roads, schools and other infrastructure to support 10,000 new homes that are due to be built in Aylesbury. Speaking at a meeting of the Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet, Leader Martin Tett said: “This is to provide essential infrastructure to enable the delivery […]