New 500-mile cycle vision for the West Midlands launched
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched the Starley Network, a new 500-mile cycling vision for the West Midlands. The network represents a ‘new era’ for the region’s cycling network, which has been reimagined and re-branded to reflect the West Midlands’ ambitions following a surge in people taking to their bikes since the coronavirus pandemic, […]
TfN launches plans for its Northern Infrastructure Pipeline
Transport for the North (TfN) has set out its initial plans for a Northern Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), a 30-year investment plan of infrastructure projects to underpin greener Northern growth. This £5 billion pipeline includes rail, road, active travel and smart ticketing proposals; some of which could be started over the next 6-18 months to help the economy ‘build back better’ after the COVID-19 pandemic, and help create around 20,000 construction and […]
Final calibration work to take place on the Queensferry Crossing
The Queensferry Crossing will partially close overnight this weekend to allow for the final calibration of structural health monitoring sensors on the bridge. The load verification test is one of the last remaining site activities for contractors FCBC. Traffic management will be put in place during the works which will see one carriageway of Queensferry […]
Velocity look to extend the life of local roads with new highway preservation service
Road repair specialist Velocity has launched a new highway preservation service aimed at the UK’s local road network. Working in partnership with ASI Solutions, Velocity are extending the life of assets currently in a good condition with the application of Rhinophalt, a proven preservative treatment. Developed by ASI, Rhinophalt is a unique product that has […]
Gaist moves to nationwide roll-out of digital mapping service
The provision of high quality roadscape data is set to take a significant step forward with a nationwide roll-out of digital mapping services by Gaist, the highways technology leader. Using 360 degree camera surveys, Gaist will now capture and curate the most up-to-date and highest-definition roadscape datasets in the UK. Covering all ABC and unclassified […]
Somerset County Council to work with four contractors to deliver major works to highways structures
Four contractors have been chosen by Somerset County Council to provide major works to highways structures across the county over the next four years. Centre Great, Dyer & Butler, Walters and R&W Civil Engineering will all cover work that includes; bridge waterproofing, masonry bridge and retaining wall repairs, structural concrete repairs, minor parapet repairs, urgent […]
Devon County Council looks to make temporary more ‘permanent’ as it bids for second round of active travel funding
More permanent schemes that will help create extra space for cyclists and pedestrians to provide alternatives to public transport are among the plans in Devon County Council’s £1.3 million bid from the second round of Emergency Active Travel Funding. It follows the successful bid for all of the £338,000 allocation made available to Devon in […]
Kent County Council looks to ‘retread’ programme to deliver a more economic and environmentally approach
A £1.1 million ‘retread’ programme – where the existing road is used as a base for a new one, has seen 18 kilometres of rural roads reconstructed in ‘an economical and environmentally friendly way’, according to Kent County Council. The work started in May and ran to the end of July. Retread involves planing the […]
Canal & River trust proposes active travel improvements to towpaths
Improvements to several of the UK’s towpaths could be made to help support the country’s cycle and walking revolution. The Canal & River Trust has approached Government with 30 towpath improvement schemes for inner city and urban areas. The proposed improvements include places such as Burnley, Wigan, Sheffield, Bradford, Birmingham, Leicester and London. The waterways […]
Only a collaborative effort will help reduce the number of bridge strikes in the UK, says Coeval MD
It will take a collaborative effort from all those responsible for managing the road and rail networks as well as those who use them, to reduce the amount of bridge strikes that happen across the UK every year. These are the thoughts of Richard Bevins, Managing Director of Coeval, who said continuing the search for […]