Work to start on A2300 improvements in West Sussex
Work is due to start on the A2300 improvements scheme, which will help support the building of new homes and help cut congestion and pollution, according to West Sussex County Council. This will see the widening of around 2.5km of single-lane road to become a dual carriageway and support the provision of more than 3,500 […]
Chesterfield gets investment boost for HS2 development
Chesterfield Borough Council has received funding from the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the DN2N2 LEP, to enable it to invest in HS2 infrastructure. The investment will go towards developing the Chesterfield railway station are to maximise the economic benefits that will be brought to the town by the creation of […]
Electric cars are not just ‘trophy vehicles’
New research has shown that electric cars cover similar distances as conventionally-fuelled vehicles. Analysis by the RAC Foundation found that pure battery-electrics clock up an average of 9,435 miles in each of their first three years on UK roads, equivalent to 26 miles per day. The Foundation said this shows they are ‘not just trophy vehicles’ as […]
What the highways sector can learn from rail….
Did you know innovative technology is playing an increasing role on the railway? Network Rail is researching new technology to help it run a better and more efficient railway for passengers and freight operators all over Britain. In fact, it has a dedicated Accelerated Innovation Programme within its research and development portfolio to develop new […]
Public transport use could fall after COVID restrictions are lifted
There could be a decline in public transport use by 20% after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, according to a report by transport consultants, SYSTRA. Members of the public surveyed, said they would avoid journeys on public transport unless health concerns are taken seriously and other commuters change their traveling habits fir work. Passengers surveyed said […]
Manchester CC on the search for new contractors
Manchester City Council is looking for contractors to bid for a £40m roads framework, to work within the city and wider region. The framework would see four contractors selected for the two-year programme, which is mainly for the resurfacing of carriageways. The works involve the milling off and resurfacing of roads, as well as lining, […]
Transport Scotland announces £10 million support for active travel
The Scottish Government will fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes to help create more effective social distancing. This will be supported by a package of guidance and support to local authorities from Transport Scotland and Sustrans Scotland for improvements such as widening pavements and cycle lanes or other temporary improvements […]
Urban roads the most dangerous in 2018
Urban roads were more dangerous than rural ones in the UK during 2018, according to analysis by car finance broker ChooseMyCar. The latest Department for Transport figures showed that London has seen more crashes than any other region while 60% of crashes happen on roads with a speed limit between 21 and 30mph, also seeing […]
HSC offers new guidance for local roads during pandemic
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has published practical guidance for the local highways sector. The COVID-19 Local Highways Safe Operating Procedures document, developed by the HSC’s COVID-19 focus working group, is designed to address the specific issues faced by local highways maintenance workers against the backdrop of the pandemic. Based on the construction industry guidance […]
Highways England name delivery partners for smart motorways delivery
Highways England has awarded a range of partners with work as part of its £4.5bn smart motorways delivery programme. Costain has won the northern element of the programme with a range of companies making up the SMP alliance, with Bam Nuttall and Morgan Sindall appointed in the Midlands and Balfour Beatty awarded a contract in […]