ADEPT launches Digital Academy to transform digital and data skills
A new, fully funded initiative to accelerate digital and data skill development across local authorities has been launched today. The ADEPT Digital Academy is a bespoke learning programme that is fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy, combining hands-on, role-relevant training with expert coaching and community learning. The programme has been launched by Association of Directors […]
Tramway Road to open for walking and cycling as Banbury station improvement work continues
Pedestrians and cyclists travelling from south Banbury can look forward to quicker journeys to the rail station as the newly extended Tramway Road and footpath will open on Wednesday 18 June. Drivers will be able to access the Banbury United football ground and the industrial estate using the new section of road and new roundabout. […]
New bridge investigation technologies could ‘transform maintenance of England’s road network’
A research programme described by National Highways as “world leading” and, it says, capable of transforming traditional approaches to the maintenance of England’s motorways and major A-roads has today announced significant technological advances. The Structures’ Moonshot Project, initiated by National Highways and led by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs, has concluded the initial phases of its investigation […]
SDF2: Commercial and Procurement Strategy webinar provides fascinating updates
In October we reported that National Highways had begun the process of market engagement for its new Scheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2), which will replace its current Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF), which are due to come to an end in 2027. The original £3.6 billion SDF saw 50 suppliers appointed including […]
Gallows Corner junction to close from 23 June until September
TfL will begin the second phase of major strengthening and refurbishment work on Gallows Corner flyover in Romford on 23 June, which will allow the structure to continue providing reliable and safe transport for decades to come. The essential work will require both the flyover and the roundabout to be closed to all traffic, other than emergency […]
Highway Care adds Falcon 75 ACLM to its local roads product range
Highway Care has added a second Falcon Automated Cone Laying Machine (ACLM) model to its product range, responding to feedback from local authorities with the smaller, more agile Falcon 75 ACLM. The award-winning Falcon ACLM was launched by Highway Care in 2022, following National Highways approval. The innovation ushered in a new era for risk […]
TRL Software’s iROADS powers Malta’s new road asset management system roll-out
TRL Software has successfully rolled out a new digital pavement asset management system for Transport Malta called TM Roads, to enhance roadworks coordination and public transparency across the island’s transport network. The new TM Roads system is a customised version of TRL Software’s cloud-based Asset Management software, iROADS,configured specifically for Malta Transport. It is a […]
Econ Engineering partners with Lantra for winter maintenance training programme
Econ Engineering has established a new training programme for the wider industry as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency and compliance in winter maintenance operations. The initiative, launched under Econ’s Skills for Life continuous professional development initiative, includes a series of industry accredited training courses run in partnership with Lantra, the leading […]
Lift-off for drone technology: CAA approves Operational Authority for critical national infrastructure patrols
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Operational Authority for leading independent drone advisors, Drone Major to conduct the UK’s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure, marking a major breakthrough in the drone industry. This is the first time long-distance approved BVLOS drones in non-segregated airspace have been given the green light to fly over […]
Celebratory ride marks completion of two major Manchester cycling schemes
After more than four years of development the Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway and the Deansgate and Whitworth Street West Active Travel Scheme are complete. This means there is now an uninterrupted 6.5km long cycleway from the south of Manchester into the heart of Manchester City Centre. To mark this a group bike ride took place […]