Roadworkers shot at with BB guns in Wiltshire
Highway workers were shot at with BB guns amid a rising number of reports of roadworker abuse, a worker has said. The Milestone Infrastructure employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said the incident happened at about midday on 5 April on Fisherton Street in Salisbury, Wiltshire “It’s disgusting. We’re here to earn a wage and […]
Pilot bid to give free public transport to 1000 people in Glasgow
A pilot scheme in Glasgow could see 1,000 people given free access to public transport for nine weeks. Glasgow City Council has procured support to develop the pilot, which would assess whether a wider, more permanent roll-out should be considered. It is believed providing free public transport could help the city reduce inequality and achieve its net-zero […]
Driving forward with multi-million-pound boosts for West Sussex bus travel
Two new initiatives are underway to further improve bus travel in West Sussex. More than 400 Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) digital displays are being installed countywide in a £3.3million programme and traffic lights are also being upgraded at 24 junctions to give buses priority in a £1.4million scheme. The improvements are all part of West Sussex […]
Bath & NE Somerset Council supports road safety day at primary school
Bath & North East Somerset Council has supported a day of road safety learning and activities at Freshford Church Primary School. Freshford School, the council and VolkerHighways teamed up to deliver road safety assemblies, activities and an outdoor play session in the afternoon. The council provided educational resources, lessons and activities to the school for […]
Essex Highways wraps up winter service
Essex Highways is wrapping up its winter service following the wettest recorded winter in 130 years. High levels of rainfall brought challenges such as frozen conditions and icy roads. This winter crews have: The county’s gritters will return for the 2024/25 winter season later this year. This starts in late October when temperatures begin to […]
Esh Construction appointed to restore 18th Century bridge in East Yorkshire
Esh Construction has been appointed to repair and restore the 300-year-old Stamford Bridge in East Yorkshire. The single-lane 18th Century bridge on the A166 near York has suffered damage to parapets over the years owing to a series of vehicle collisions. Work on the bridge, which spans the River Derwent, is due to commence in […]
HS2 begins foundation works for key A43 bridge
HS2 has begun foundation works for a key bridge that will take a major A road over the new high-speed railway just outside Brackley, after successfully completing the temporarily realignment of both carriageways. The A43 – which links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton – is a vital route, providing access to Silverstone and connections between the […]
Scotland to consider integrated ticketing for public transport
The Scottish Government is considering introducing a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country. Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan said this would be explored as part of a new strategy to reduce car journeys by 20%, as she confirmed reports that the Government was cancelling a key climate target. She told MSPs the Government was […]
Liverpool City Council looking for contractor for highways repair, maintenance and construction works
Liverpool City Council has started the search for a contractor to help deliver highways repair, maintenance and construction works. The works will encompass various aspects of maintenance, repair and installation, including but not limited to: • 24/7/365 Emergency response to incidents on the highway• Reactive highway maintenance, including but not limited to, the following assets: […]
ADEPT Live Labs 2 Expo 2024 celebrates first year of programme achievements and follow up mini Expo announced
The £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme celebrated its first year with a successful live Expo in Birmingham earlier this week – and the event was such a success that organisers have announced a follow up online mini Expo to be held next month. The Live Labs 2 Expo 24, held at the Birmingham […]