Junction improvement project in Somerset town wins national award
A multi-million pound scheme to improve the roads in Yeovil, Somerset roads has been recognised with a national award. The Somerset County Council schemes, which faced public criticism, were completed over 18 months and were put in place to upgrade the town’s western corridor, with a number of roundabouts becoming signal-controlled junctions. In total, six […]
Proposals to alleviate congestion in Nuneaton in place
Plans to alleviate congestion around Nuneaton have been released by Warwickshire County Council. The Transforming Nuneaton project will see the biggest investment in infrastructure in the town in decades and will see huge changes including the removal of the iconic ‘Dandelion’ roundabout, as well as the removal of one-way systems. The investment will come from […]
Work on 35 HE schemes in the East of England now complete
Work on 35 strategic road schemes in the East of the country have been completed over the summer period, the organisation has announced. During June, July and August, Highways England carried out 35 improvement schemes in the East at a cost of £13.3 million. This work included the resurfacing of 37 lane miles of road […]
Lancashire adopts changes to winter service plan to help drive efficiencies
Lancashire County Council’s gritting policy is set to change this winter meaning that in some dry conditions, less salt will be spread on routes than has previously been the case at the corresponding temperature. However, wetter weather will often see more grit used compared to the current standard. Up until now, the policy was based […]
Highways England plan to protect workers with new inflatable barrier
A new airbag is being trialled in the Midlands in a bid to reduce the number of motorists that mistakenly drive into work areas putting the drivers and road workers at risk. The trial, being carried out with partners Kier, will initially use the barrier on a slip road at the A45/A46 Stivichall interchange in […]
Highways England prepares 93 new gritters to tackle severe winter weather
Highways England has prepared 93 new ‘state of the art gritters’ as part of a multi-million investment in winter maintenance delivery. HE said the new gritters will improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set up and enhanced visibility. They also treat the roads at a maximum of 50mph, 10mph […]
‘Urgent and continued’ safety improvements needed on London’s roads
Transport for London (TfL) has reinforced its ‘urgent and continued’ action to make the capital’s roads safer, as it released data showing that 125 people were killed on London’s roads in 2019, with 3,780 seriously injured. The latest statistics underline why TfL is continuing to focus on making streets safer for those most at risk, […]
Main road in Swansea being monitored because of risk of ‘imminent collapse’
A main road in Swansea is being urgently assessed by the council after it had to been closed because it was found to be at risk of ‘imminent collapse’. The A4118 south Gower Road was shut at around 12pm yesterday (30th Sep) after the road, near Perriswood Archery Centre, was investigated by engineers. Currently the road […]
Why now more than ever there is a need for a cohesive approach from industry as a whole-Paul Fleetham
Paul Fleetham, Managing Director of Tarmac Construction, gives his views on wide an industry-wide approach to eliminating road worker abuse. Our road workers deserve respect. Our Road teams build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps the Great British public moving. It is their hard work and dedication that keeps the nation connected, enabling the transport of services and goods […]
‘The right technology can lead to better decisions,’ says Clearview’s Simon Waterfall
Clearview Intelligence’s Client Relationship Manager, Simon Waterfall, is trying to take new technology to the next level. Here, he talks to Adrian Tatum about how using the right technology can lead to better decision making and more effective outcomes. Simon Waterfall is a man on a mission. He wants to continue to ensure innovation is […]