South Wales: Ken Skates to officially open final stretch of the A465 from Dowlais to Hirwaun
On Thursday 12 June the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford, will visit the A465 Head of Valleys Road to officially open the final section of the A465 Heads of the Valleys project from Dowlais to Hirwaun. The £1.4bn Welsh Government funded […]
Highways improvements completed in Uttoxeter
A highways improvement scheme to resurface a road in Uttoxeter has been completed. This Staffordshire County Council highways project saw crews reconstruct the B5027 Stone Road at its junction with Springfield Road to The Dove Church last week. Crews also carried out repairs to kerbs, drainage, manhole covers, gullies and other ironworks. The scheme, costing £110,000, was […]
ITS UK responds to Chancellor’s Transport for City Regions announcement
Following the announcement of the £15.6 billion of funding for transport across the UK’s City Regions by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman, has issued a response. “It’s great to see City Regions – including a number of ITS UK members – receive funding today for transport projects ahead of […]
Eurovia Surfacing introduces AI human detection and emergency autobraking rollers
Eurovia Surfacing is introducing a new standard on site safety for the construction and highways industry by becoming the first contractor in the UK and Europe to deploy BOMAG 174 rollers equipped with both Safety Shield AI human detection and BOMAG’s Emergency Brake Assist System. Launched during Eurovia’s International Safety Week on a high-profile surfacing […]
North Somerset: A greener commute on the Pier to Pier Way
An initiative to promote the Pier to Pier Way as a valuable commuting option is underway thanks to a partnership between North Somerset Council and Sustrans, the charity dedicated to making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel, and cycle. This increasingly popular active travel route links Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, offering a healthier, quicker, and more […]
Greater Manchester set for £2.5 billion funding boost for fully integrated, zero-emission public transport network
Greater Manchester is set to deliver the UK’s first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport system by 2030 thanks to a £2.5 billion government funding boost. Government ministers announced details of the Transport for the City Regions funding, with Greater Manchester awarded £2.5 billion. Mayor Andy Burnham said that further progress on the next phase of […]
Cumberland Council seeking civils and construction contractors on £210m framework
Cumberland Council has issued a tender notice for its Capital Works (Construction) Framework, covering the period from September 2025 to September 2029. With an anticipated maximum total value of £175M excluding VAT (£210M with VAT), the framework is designed to streamline and effectively manage a diverse range of construction and civil engineering projects across the […]
Labour council ordered to scrap LTN that brought in £1m in fines
A Labour council has been ordered to scrap an “unlawful” low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) after losing a High Court battle. It comes after Mr Justice Smith ruled in May that Lambeth council had ignored residents’ “legitimate concerns” about the zone in West Dulwich, South London. The judge has now rejected an appeal by the authority against the ruling, […]
UK first as Tufflayer SAMI asphalt gains BBA HAPAS approval
Heidelberg Materials UK has become the first asphalt supplier to receive BBA HAPAS1 approval for a stress absorbing membrane interlayer (SAMI) solution. Its Tufflayer product, an alternative to geogrid asphalt, uses a specially designed polymer modified bitumen (PMB) supplied by Shell Bitumen to achieve optimum flexibility and enhance fatigue resistance. It significantly delays the effects […]
Haringey launches free traffic text alerts service
A new service to help drivers and commuters in Haringey beat traffic jams has been launched. Backed by Haringey Council, which manages most of the borough’s roads, the new Traffic Text Alerts service offers real-time updates straight to mobile phones to help residents and visitors plan their journeys more efficiently. The updates include instances where […]