Construction works start early on important Cambridgeshire level crossing project
Work on an important highways scheme in Cambridgeshire has started five months early. Groundworks have been started by contractor, Jones Bros Civil Engineering at the King’s Dyke level crossing project on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council. Work on the project will include building a new road and bridge over the Ely to Peterborough railway line, […]
New collaborative group formed to tackle the issue of roadworker abuse
A new industry-wide group has been set up to tackle the issue of roadworker abuse across the network. Formed in response to the growing issue of tackling the widespread abuse of workers, which happens at ‘alarming’ regularity, the group is focussed on three main objectives: *A change in the law to reflect the recent announcement […]
TfWM on the search for partner to design, build and install sensors for its Key Route Network
Transport for West Midlands and West Midlands 5G are looking for a partner to design, build and install a sensor network for the West Midlands Key Route Network. The procurement will see a partner work with the two organisations with the aim is to improve our modelling and real time management capability but also look […]
Tackling IPV strikes and Traffic Management incursions
By James Haluch, Managing Director, Amey Highways and Chair of the IPV and Incursions Working Group As a senior leader within the highways industry, I’ve spent much of my career questioning how we protect our people in Impact Protection Vehicles (IPVs) and prevent errant drivers driving into temporary traffic management. Two challenging issues which can […]
Exactrak and Yotta sign partnership agreement
Hi-tech weighing and vehicle telematics provider, Exactrak (part of Avery Weigh-Tronix) has signed a partnership agreement with asset management provider, Yotta. The two companies will work together to deliver enhanced vehicle tracking for local authorities, initially in the UK, and later, more widely across Europe. With Exactrak hardware fitted to waste collection or maintenance vehicles, […]
Asphalt preservation can double the surface life of roads, says ASI MD
Asphalt preservation treatment could double the asphalt road surface service life for half the cost compared to resurfacing, if two treatments are made in 10 years, according to Howard Robinson, Managing Director of ASI Solutions. This is based on treating roads in a green to light amber condition, and in particular Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) […]
DfT funding sees improvements to bus links in West Lancashire
A £750,000 fund secured by Lancashire County Council will mean improvements to bus links in West Lancashire will go ahead. The money will help pay for a string of improvements across Lancashire, with specific measures to be introduced for Ormskirk and Skelmersdale bus commuters. This includes a daytime service to be restored a Sunday and […]
Autonomous technology company Mobileye gets permit to test its AV’s on open roads in Germany
Autonomous technology company Mobileye has received an automated vehicle (AV) testing permit recommendation from the independent technical service provider, TUV SUD, which will allow the company to perform AV testing anywhere in Germany, including urban and rural areas as well as the Autobahn. As one of the leading companies in the field of safe and […]
Transport Scotland considering further £8.6m funding for active travel
Transport Scotland is considering repurposing a final amount of funding from its active travel budget for additional bids amounting to just over £8.6 million, after the previous £30 million it provided through the Spaces for People initiative has now been fully allocated. On July 10th, Sustrans Scotland had awarded a total of £29,603,681 to local […]
Dorset Council to increase monitoring of coastal road after geological report
Dorset Council will increase its monitoring and work to direct the flow of rainwater on old Castle Road in Weymouth, following a specialist geotechnical report after a landslide earlier this year. The report has identified the contributory factors associated with a landslide near Old Castle Road and has set out recommendations for the monitoring of […]