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 […]
CAV testing on motorway network moves to second phase
Galliford Try is working with Loughborough University, Innovate UK and Highways England on the second stage of the new research project investigating the implications for autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on the UK motorway network. The first stage of the project highlighted three main areas of concern for the use of CAVs on the motorway network – […]
New cycle corridor for Stockton is planned
A multi-million pound cycle ‘corridor’ is to be created in Stockton to link outer areas with the town centre. Councillors have been told the £6.2m scheme was expected to receive funding via a second tranche of the Government’s emergency active travel fund. Let’s Go Tees Valley surveyed more than a thousand residents in the Tees […]
First ever hydrogen train to be tested on UK mainline
The first ever hydrogen powered train will run on the mainline today as part of a major project in partnership with the University of Birmingham – signalling a big step forward towards the UK’s net zero targets. Today’s trials of the train, known as HydroFLEX, which have been supported with a £750,000 grant from the […]