New protocol set to help traffic flow during planned and emergency roadworks in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire Council has introduced a protocol bringing together both the legislative responsibilities and local requirements for agencies who carry out roadworks on the road network with the ultimate aim of preventing gridlock in our towns. As the roads authority, the Council have a duty to manage and coordinate all roadworks within the public road […]
South Cambridgeshire District Council starts search for highways contractors for roads and paving work
South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is looking for suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to provide SCDC with road and paving works. The road and paving works include, but not be limited to, car parks, footpaths, unadopted roads, dropped curbs and cycle ways. There could also be the occasional requirement for drainage works to be undertaken. […]
Prioritising safety and wildflower conservation in Essex this grass-cutting season
Essex Highways is conserving wildflower species in verges across 90 locations in Essex. Where safe, certain roadside verges will be left uncut throughout May until late June. They provide sanctuary for nationally scarce wildlife species. These include such as Sulphar Clover, Lesser Calamint, and Crested Cow Wheat. Essex Highways is working with its arboriculture team to […]
Roads and paths improved in Nottingham thanks to Streets for People programme
Over 250 schemes, including resurfacing more than 100km of roads and paths, have been completed as part of the Streets for People programme. With additional funding secured, the programme can now continue later in the year. In 2021, the council successfully bid as part of a competitive process for £18 million from the Government’s Levelling […]
WJ team battle the elements to increase driver visibility on the A2
When improving safety through visibility was identified as a top priority for planned resurfacing work on three sections of the A2, National Highways selected WJ Group to install high performance road studs and markings. The work resulted in the team battling the elements to ensure that drivers could access this vital length of the network. […]
RAC analysis alongside Channel 4’s Dispatches uncovers major disparities in how road defects are actioned by councils
Local authorities are taking wildly differing approaches to deciding whether or not potholes get fixed, meaning many go unrepaired and continue to pose a risk to road users – especially those on two wheels, analysis conducted by the RAC and Channel 4’s Dispatches programme has found. Three-in-10 of the 206 councils in Great Britain with responsibility […]
Public Accounts Committee opens inquiry on the condition and maintenance of local roads in England
The Public Accounts Committee has opened an inquiry into the condition and maintenance of local roads in England. The Committee’s 2014 report on roads concluded that a piecemeal and stop-go approach to funding from the Government for road maintenance in recent decades was making it difficult for highway authorities to maintain roads cost-effectively. It identified that there […]
Public transport in Wales should be free for young people, says new report
Planning for a free public transport scheme for young people should start immediately, to deliver benefits for the environment and create a generation less reliant on cars according to supporters of a public campaign in Wales. The Senedd’s Petition Committee is calling on the Welsh Government to work with the transport industry now to begin […]
New bus gate in Preston city centre set to go live
A new bus gate in Preston city centre is planned to go live, with warnings issued to drivers who use it incorrectly. The section of Corporation Street between Marsh Lane and Heatley Street in Preston city centre, near the university campus, will now give priority to buses in both directions, 24 hours a day. Buses, […]
Staying Safe and Compliant with Re-flow at Rail Live
Whether for isolated lone workers doing track maintenance, monitoring worker fatigue, or avoiding disjointed communication and the subsequent errors, Health and Safety processes in Rail are crucial. These protocols ensure the smooth, secure, and efficient operation of the entire rail network – and make sure that nobody gets hurt. But if companies use a mess […]