Somerset Council and Kier launch new highways partnership
A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. The new £225m contract started on 1 April and covers key maintenance works on Somerset’s 4,172-mile road network. This includes road repairs, drainage, […]
West Berkshire Council invests £225,000 in thermal sensors to help inform its gritting policy
West Berkshire Council said it has installed “state-of-the-art” sensors on street lighting and on gritting vehicles. By collecting data on which roads need gritting and when, the council says it hopes to reduce the number of road treatments by 40%, reports the BBC. Jon Winstanley from West Berkshire Council said it was an “exciting” scheme […]
Influence local highways policy change in Lincolnshire by completing survey, council asks public
A new survey has launched on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for public views about a number of traffic management-related topics. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We’ve just launched a survey on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for your feedback on a number of topics, including speed limits; speed cameras; school safety zones; blue badge […]
Work towards new Enterprise Zone link road in Blackpool to start in April
The new road will connect Common Edge Road with Blackpool Business Park on Amy Johnson Way, as well as widening Common Edge Road and improving the junction at School Road. The £18.5m project will reduce traffic congestion on the business park, as well as providing a new access for residents to reach Squires Gate Lane. […]
WJ Group expands its sustainability credentials as it achieves PAS 2080
WJ Group has shown its continued commitment to reducing carbon in infrastructure by gaining PAS 2080 certification with the British Standards Institute (BSI). With more than 30% of UK greenhouse gas emissions being attributed to the construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure assets, PAS 2080 certification recognises businesses that have to come together to deliver low […]
DfT launches consultation on adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change. The open consultation, which will run until May 31st, seeks views on the transport adaptation strategy, which includes actions and policies to enhance climate adaptation planning and action across the sector. The transport adaptation […]
£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 […]