Staffordshire: Final repairs to Shobnall Road in Burton start
Tje remaining repairs to a road in Burton are set to begin today. During a Staffordshire County Council highways project to install a new shared footpath and cycleway on Shobnall Road earlier this year, crews uncovered further defects hidden beneath the road surface that required more complex repairs than originally planned. At the time, it […]
Surface dressing playing ‘crucial role’ in road network protection, says RSTA
The recent increase in use of surface dressing by some local authorities announced by the Road Emulsion Association shows the crucial role surface treatments play in protecting our road network, says the Road Surface Treatment Association (RSTA). It is no surprise that preventative treatments such as surface dressing are being more widely used, as not […]
Winvic completes fourth Lincolnshire County Council Highways Framework Project
Winvic Construction Ltd has announced the successful completion of its fourth scheme under the Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) highways framework. The Carholme Road and A46/A57 Roundabout project in Lincoln marks another milestone in Winvic’s ongoing partnership with LCC to deliver essential highways improvements across the county. Valued at £1.9 million, the scheme forms part of a series […]
TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%
Lincolnshire County Council is working with TRT Lighting on a countywide retrofit programme that’s cutting street lighting energy use by more than 65%. The project upgrades existing lanterns with new LED technology, delivering major carbon and cost savings while extending the lifespan of assets across one of England’s largest rural counties. Lincolnshire’s street lighting network […]
Builth Wells businesses ‘struggling’ less than two weeks into four-month roadworks project
Businesses in the Powys town of Builth Wells have reported that they are ‘struggling’ with a drop in trade just 10 days after major roadworks, which are expected to last four months, started. The Shropshire Star says that a number of shops have reported only having one person or even nobody in all day, said […]
Deadline approaches for speakers at 2026 ITS European Congress in Istanbul
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Istanbul are reminding would-be speakers that the call for contributions closes on Monday 24 November. Researchers, industry leaders, transport and mobility professionals, and public and private sector experts from Europe and beyond have been invited to send in submissions for the technical programme for the event […]
Race of Remembrance: Transport professionals take part in charity endurance event
More than 50 cars took part in the annual Race of Remembrance event at Anglesey Circuit last weekend, with one car of particular interest to Highways News readers. Held over the Remembrance weekend, Race of Remembrance was established by Mission Motorsport alongside the wider racing community and the wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women […]
London: £100 on-the-spot fines for Lime and Forest in new crackdown
Westminster Council has begun issuing £100 on-the-spot fines to Lime and Forest for e-bikes left blocking pavements or public spaces. The council says fines are more effective than impounding bikes and help to target hotspot areas such as Soho Square and Berkeley Square, says the Standard. The Labour-run council believes issuing fixed penalty notices will […]
CGI renews National Highways contract to deliver data architecture programme
National Highways has agreed the terms of a new contract with CGI to support the delivery of its data architecture and engineering programme. The agreement, says UK Auuthority, will run for five years and will involve strengthening the agency’s digital platform to meet the changing needs of its frontline teams, stakeholders and road users. CGI […]
Kier Transportation first company to achieve Social Value Quality Mark Platinum
Kier Transportation has become the first company to be awarded the Platinum level accreditation by Social Value Quality Mark CIC (SVQM CIC). This level requires two years of evidence and is currently the highest independent award for social value excellence in the UK. Achieving Platinum has been a three-year process which has seen Kier Transportation […]