New guidance released as industry moves to 60mph in roadworks
Highways England has issued new guidance for its supply chain to support them using 60mph more often within roadworks, but only when it is safe to do so. After extensive and innovative research and trials, Highways England confirmed that where it is safe for road users and roadworkers, and where shown on road signs, vehicles […]
Increase in cycling in Dublin takes 60,000 cars off the road every day
An increase in cycling in the Dublin Metropolitan Area takes up to 60,000 cars off the road every day, according to new research in the Bike Life report published in partnership with Sustrans and the National Transport Authority. The report found that improved cycling infrastructure in the area would enable up to 350,000 people to […]
£3.1 million active travel schemes confirmed for Greater Manchester area
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has allocated the first phase of its emergency active travel grant set to prioritise the rapid implementation of emergency protected routes. The schemes across the Greater Manchester districts will provide safe travel options for people without cars and to keep public transport free for those that need it most as […]
A14 upgrade project will play ‘crucial’ role in the UK’s recovery says HE
The new £1.5 billion upgrade of the A14 is playing a ‘crucial role’ in the nation’s economic recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Highways England. It says the upgrade, between the areas of Huntingdon and Cambridge, will bring £2.5 billion of benefits to the UK economy. Almost four million drivers have […]
A500 dualling project takes a major step forward
A highways project that will see the dualling of the A500 in Cheshire has made progress by securing programme entry and an allocation of £53m from the government, subject to final approval. The £68.7m scheme gained planning permission in April 2019, would dual a 3.4km section of the A500 between the M6 at junction 16 […]
Cumbria County Council cabinet approves new highways asset management strategy
Cumbria County Council’s cabinet has approved a new Highways Asset Management Strategy providing a development framework for future maintenance of the county’s road network. The strategy sets out the council’s commitment to; enhancing the customer experience and keeping customers better informed, making it easier for customers to access information online, by phone and email providing […]
Sixteen councils to work together across the South East if TfSE bid is approved
Sixteen councils across the South East, including Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council, to work together to deliver transport schemes if Transport for the South East’s bid for transport devolution gets the go-ahead. All the councils will work with government to decide how and where money is spent across the south-east region. The proposal from […]
Pembrokeshire active travel plans get a boost with £1.2 million grant
Pembrokeshire County Council has received a £1.2 million Active Travel grant from the Welsh Government. The grant will be used to develop new traffic-free paths, improve existing routes and create better connections between networks. Cabinet Member for Infrastructure Councillor Phil Baker welcomed the funding, he said: “The County Council Active Travel Team have once again […]
Double the highways spend in Dudley this year, council reports
Nearly £8.5 million has been set aside to improve the condition of borough roads this year in Dudley, according to the council, almost double what the council spent last year. The council reports that there was £4.3 million laid out on road repairs in 2019/20, with more than 60 streets and 21 pavements resurfaced along […]
Southend Council could expand its highways team
Southend Council is considering recruiting more highway engineers into its team, with a possible expansion from 61 to 76 posts. The move is part of plans to remove a large number of agency and interim staff, to bring on board a raft of graduate engineers needed to help deliver major regeneration and infrastructure projects in […]