£3.5m of road improvements in East Riding to start in April to help protect against potholes
Road improvements worth £3.5m are due to be carried out in the East Riding this spring and summer to help protect against potholes and other damage. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing the money in its annual surface dressing programme, which is due to begin on 16 April and is expected to take 13 […]
Discover the benefits of Re-flow’s Digital ‘Form System’ in revolutionising health and safety compliance
From a health and safety perspective, managing a site can often feel like an uphill battle. You might dream of a day where operatives actually fill out their forms, or at least do them correctly. You might long for a little less heel-dragging. Sure, paper forms can be a lot. But a great digital solution […]
New team in place for highways delivery in Staffordshire
Major investment in the county’s roads planned for the next three years will be backed by a new team at Staffordshire County Council. One Cabinet member will take on the role overseeing the high-quality delivery of highways projects countywide, while two support members will liaise with communities and focus on local issues. Mark Deaville, current […]
Survey reveals that most adults in the UK do not think there is a ‘war on motorists’
A survey of more than 2,000 adults in the UK, has found that most do not believe there is a ‘war on motorists’ due to measures like low-traffic neighbourhoods and revealed broad support for improvements to public transport. Conducted by More in Common and the IPPR think-tank, the survey covered a representative sample of people in terms […]
Micro-asphalt brings big benefits to local roads in Lincolnshire
Over 50 residential roads will benefit from £500,000 of micro-asphalt surface treatment works in April. Residential roads across the county are getting a super-efficient and effective surface dressing designed specifically for suburban areas. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Micro-asphalt surface treatment is a preventative measure that seals in the existing road surface. This […]
Highways News column: Assets. United: A centralised approach for improved highways management
By Steve Harris, Solutions Manager, Brightly Software Many of our customers in the UK – predominantly local councils – use Brightly’s Confirm software solution to manage their highways assets, including carriageways, footways, signs, traffic signals, streetlights – and many other things that both drivers and pedestrians see, and rely upon, when travelling. A key challenge […]
Changing weather patterns worrying bridge engineers, says RAC Foundation
One in every twenty-five council-maintained road bridges in Great Britain is officially deemed as substandard, according to research by the RAC Foundation. In December 2023 the Foundation approached all 208 local highways authorities in England, Scotland and Wales, and based its analysis on Freedom of Information responses from 201 of them. Between them, the 201 […]
Funding secured to progress cycling and walking projects in Reading
Funding of £538,000 has been secured by Reading Council to develop plans to further improve cycling and pedestrian facilities in Reading. The award from the government agency Active Travel England will help the Council develop detailed designs for schemes at Sidmouth Street and Christchurch Green. The funding supports the Council’s aim to encourage cycling and […]
Dorset Road Safe Partnership seeks to reduce springtime motorcycle collisions
Signs are being placed in collision hotspot areas around Dorset this spring to help reduce the number of motorcycle collisions in the county. The road signs have been designed by over 2,400 members of the motorcycling community and have been produced by DocBike and Dorset Council, with support from Dorset Police, BCP Council, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire […]
A595 Moresby Hall Goes Green: 2,361 Trees for a Greener Future
National Highways, in collaboration with Amey, A E Yates, and AC Landscapes, are celebrating a remarkable achievement after successfully planting 2,361 native trees along the A595 at Moresby. This initiative marked a significant step towards enhancing local biodiversity and mitigating environmental impact. The volunteer day brought together over 70 enthusiastic participants from various stakeholders, including […]
