National Highways’ innovative green mapping project to boost biodiversity on England’s motorways and major A-roads network
National Highways is set to use artificial intelligence and satellite mapping to help track changes in habitats and biodiversity. Using the new state-of-the-art mapping tool will make it easier for National Highways to keep track of its Soft Estate ecosystems bordering the country’s 4,300 miles of motorways and major A-roads. Over the last 10 to […]
Transport safety pilot launched by BCP Council as TSO’s hit the streets
Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers travelling across key routes on the bus network. Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) travelling across key […]
Pupils in Hampshire set to put their best foot forward for Walk to School Week
Parents of children across Hampshire will be leaving the car at home as part of this year’s Walk to School Week (20-24 May), with 352 schools signed up to take part covering approximately 94,000 pupils To help school children put their best foot forward, a special campaign poster has been designed by 11-year-old Charlotte Aston, […]
New images of planned £100m Liverpool Baltic station revealed
New images of the £100m Liverpool Baltic station scheme have been revealed – showing how the new rail link will look in the heart of one of the city region’s fastest growing areas. The new station is one of four planned by recently re-elected Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, who has committed to completing […]
Consultation to start on Leicestershire LTP
Residents of Leicestershire will soon be asked to share their views on a major transport blueprint for the area, aiming to boost greener travel and improve connectivity across the county. The Local Transport Plan (LTP) emphasises the importance of transport in encouraging cleaner, greener and healthier communities. The report will be discussed by Leicestershire County […]
Record number of potholes filled as crews tackle more than 500 each day
Prolonged heavy rain over the last six months has led to a record number of potholes on Cornwall’s roads. Downpours between October and April have had a dramatic impact, with more than 45,000 potholes reported in 2023/24 – double the number for 2022/23, said the council. In response, Cornwall Highways – which manages Cornwall’s 7,300km […]
New West Midlands mayor outlines bus reform plans
The newly elected West Midlands mayor has given more detail on his plans to reform bus services in the region. A pledge to create a franchise system, to regain control over timetables, routes and fares while private contractors own and run the vehicles, was a key element of Richard Parker’s election campaign, reports the BBC. […]
Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road
Transport Secretary Mark Harper visited Kempshott Lane and St Michael’s Road in Basingstoke this week to see how the government’s record funding increase for pothole repairs is creating smoother, quicker journeys for residents as well as supporting the local economy. The Transport Secretary was joined by local councillors and Basingstoke MP Maria Miller to discuss […]
Milestone reached by VolkerFitzpatrick at Ash Road Bridge project in Guildford
The VolkerFitzpatrick team working on the Ash Road Bridge project in Guilford, Surrey, have began installing 19 bridge beams for the £19 million Ash Road Bridge project, undertaken on behalf of Guildford Borough Council. This marks an ‘exciting’ milestone in the construction of the new road bridge. Over the weekend, each beam, stretching an impressive 24 […]
First phase of £1.25m Derby Road project nears completion
Works to reconstruct and resurface the A5121 Derby Road between James Brindley Way and the Pirelli Roundabout in Burton are on track to be completed by 28 June. The £1.25 million scheme includes repairs to drainage systems, kerbing, ironwork and footpaths where required. Derby Road closed for a week at the end of April so […]
