First schemes completed in boost to frequency of Thanet Loop bus service
Passengers in part of Kent are to benefit from increased bus frequency as Kent County Council (KCC) moves forward with its measures aimed at improving journey times. As part of the Thanet Loop Improvement Project, new parking restrictions have been installed along main parts of the existing bus route in the borough to ensure journeys […]
Work to start soon to help improve road safety in Maidenhead neighbourhood
Responses to a consultation on proposals to improve road safety at Norfolk Park, a neighbourhood north of Maidenhead town centre and Kidwells Park, have shown that the majority of residents are in support. The work will introduce traffic calming at four of the entry and exit points to the neighbourhood. The specific measures are continuous […]
Better Roads campaign: West Sussex’s commitment to improving road conditions continues
A further package of multi-million-pound road repairs and improvements has started in West Sussex, proactively tackling the council’s current pothole issues and also investing in larger-scale resurfacing across the county’s 4,000km road network. Following additional funds being added to last year’s budget for highways maintenance, West Sussex County Council is committed to tackling the impact […]
Ringway chooses unique fully electric five-star DVS-compliant VOLVO FE for Hounslow
Ringway Hounslow Highways has taken delivery of the UK highways sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6×2 rigid featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab, ensuring the vehicle is fully compliant with London’s five-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements. The Ringway Volvo FE Electric directly replaces a similarly sized diesel vehicle in the […]
47 city roads in Brighton & Hove being resurfaced over next two months
A resurfacing programme will see 47 roads in Brighton & Hove treated between June and the end of July. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improve the condition of its roads and the look and feel of Brighton & Hove, a programme of ‘micro-resurfacing’ will take place on almost 100,000 square metres of […]
First Minister officially opens Levenmouth Railway
Communities in Fife were celebrating this week as they marked the official opening of the Levenmouth railway by First Minister John Swinney. Over 300 guests from the local community and those involved in the project joined the First Minister on a specially wrapped train to travel from Waverley to Leven for a plaque unveiling. Guests […]
Mike Hansford to become next Chief Executive of RSTA
Mike Hansford is to become the new Chief Executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). He will leave his current position as Highway Asset Manager at Dorset Council and start his new role on August 29. Mr Hansford will work alongside current Chief Executive Paul Boss in a hand-over period, before he retires after […]
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister O’Dowd welcomes roll-out of 100 new Battery electric buses on a visit to Wrightbus
Pictured with Minister John O’Dowd is Chris Conway, CEO Translink and Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive of Wrightbus. The zero emission buses will comprise of 79 Double Deck and 21 single deck and will enter the Translink fleet in Belfast, Derry, Limavady, Strabane, Coleraine and Portadown. Welcoming the roll-out of the new zero emission buses on […]
New segregated cycle path in Tullos opens
A new segregated walking, wheeling, and cycling route in Aberdeen which will improve active travel opportunities is open and ready for use. The improvements along Craigshaw Drive between the Shell Path and Wellington Road have extended the cycle network through West Tullos to Wellington Road. Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “The new […]
Staffordshire highways crews focus on fixing roads and drainage for the next 12 months
Highways crews from Staffordshire County Council will be going the extra mile to repair more roads and drainage over the next year, said the council this week. With last winter being one of the wettest and stormiest on record, crews have seen a major increase in reported defects compared to previous years. Now, the county […]
