Esh Construction appointed to deliver £6.7 million IAMP infrastructure upgrades
Esh Construction has been appointed to provide infrastructure upgrades to widen the existing A1290 at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP). The IAMP is situated to the north of the Nissan Motor Manufacturing plant, adjacent to the A19 with excellent links to the A1(M), and is recognised as a nationally significant project. One of the […]
New statistics show lowest number of people killed on London’s roads outside of pandemic years, as TfL remains committed to further reducing road danger
Transport for London (TfL) has published annual casualty statistics that show the number of people tragically killed or seriously injured on London’s roads in 2023 fell by 6 per cent to the second lowest level on record, from 3,974 to 3,709. Last year was the lowest year on record for fatalities, excluding 2021, which was […]
PACTS issues four life-saving priorities for next government
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has coordinated a groundbreaking manifesto calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. With support, now from more than 60 leading organisations and growing by the day, the manifesto outlines four strategic priorities aimed at revolutionising road […]
Free bus travel for elderly and disabled Concessionary pass holders before 9.30am across North East Lincolnshire
Elderly and disabled Concessionary pass holders travelling on all locally registered bus services in North East Lincolnshire will soon be able to travel for free before 9.30am thanks to a new scheme. Thanks to Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, eligible North East Lincolnshire Concessionary Pass holders will benefit from free […]
Works to get underway as part of major £9.7m investment to improve city’s road network
Road improvements are set to begin as part of a £9.7million programme to enhance, maintain and repair Wolverhampton’s highways. The works including resurfacing and surface treatments aim to tackle potholes and other defects on roads across the city. The first phase of surface treatment works will begin on Tuesday May 28, including Newhampton Road West and […]
North Northamptonshire highways programme starts to repair winter damage
As the weather starts to improve, North Northamptonshire Council has started the spring and summer phase of its extensive highways repair programme. Every year there is a planned programme of works which involves various treatment methods, running alongside the reactive maintenance that addresses issues highlighted by routine inspections and reports via the council’s website. Roads everywhere are […]
Families’ delight as zebra crossing helps children walk more safely to school
Residents in Old Portsmouth now have a safer trip to school after the installation of a new zebra crossing on its High Street. The crossing, which was installed last month, provides safer, more accessible journeys for everyone living and walking and wheeling through the area. Located near the entrance to Peacock Lane, the crossing lies […]
New protocol set to help traffic flow during planned and emergency roadworks in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire Council has introduced a protocol bringing together both the legislative responsibilities and local requirements for agencies who carry out roadworks on the road network with the ultimate aim of preventing gridlock in our towns. As the roads authority, the Council have a duty to manage and coordinate all roadworks within the public road […]
South Cambridgeshire District Council starts search for highways contractors for roads and paving work
South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is looking for suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide SCDC with road and paving works. The road and paving works include, but not be limited to, car parks, footpaths, unadopted roads, dropped curbs and cycle ways. There could also be the occasional requirement for drainage works to be undertaken. […]
Prioritising safety and wildflower conservation in Essex this grass-cutting season
Essex Highways is conserving wildflower species in verges across 90 locations in Essex. Where safe, certain roadside verges will be left uncut throughout May until late June. They provide sanctuary for nationally scarce wildlife species. These include such as Sulphar Clover, Lesser Calamint, and Crested Cow Wheat. Essex Highways is working with its arboriculture team to […]
