Liverpool: Roads decarbonisation leads to huge reduction in emissions
Liverpool City Council is making impressive strides toward its net zero ambitions through an innovative programme that could save up to 71% of carbon emissions from the city’s roads. ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK is a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport that aims to […]
AA: ‘Major oversight’ if no plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers
The government’s planned overhaul of driving laws in Great Britain has a “major oversight” by not including stronger driving licence rules for new and young motorists, the AA has said. A number of proposed changes to driving laws were set out on Monday, including possible driving bans for over 70s who fail compulsory eye tests, says […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Select Committee’s DRT recommendations
The Transport Select Committee has published its latest report, Buses Connecting Communities, outlining a number of recommendations, including for greater regulatory support for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services. The report calls for the Government, within 18 months, to develop “a dedicated policy and regulatory framework” for DRT, “growing and expanding their role in service poorly […]
Black Cat roundabout project costing £1m a day
A road improvement project is costing about £1m a day as it reaches its midpoint. The National Highways scheme is building a 10-mile dual carriageway between the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire, says the BBC. The aim is to reduce congestion and speed up journey times along the A428, with […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland extends long-term relationship with Staffordshire County Council
Following a successful 5-year contract, SWARCO UK & Ireland, the leading traffic solution and technology business, has been awarded a new long-term maintenance contract with Staffordshire County Council for traffic signals and signage across the region. The new contract, which will run for an initial five years with the option of a three-year extension, follows […]
Historic Staffordshire bridge refurbishment completed ahead of schedule
The first phase of a refurbishment of an 18th century Grade II Listed road bridge in South Staffordshire has been completed – a week ahead of schedule. The £350,000 scheme at Wodehouse Lane Bridge, Gospel End, near Wombourne started on 21 July. It was due to be completed on 15 August, but the project team worked […]
Gloucestershire cracks down on road wrecking utility companies
Gloucestershire County Council is stepping up its crackdown on utility companies that dig up roads and leave behind damage. In a clear warning to those responsible, the council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Joe Harris, has launched a renewed push to hold utility firms to account and demand higher standards. With utility companies responsible for 80% […]
Breedon acquires Tor Multimix
Essential materials provider Breedon has announced the acquisition of Somerset-based Tor Multimix as part of its ongoing investment in the region. The acquisition will strengthen its regional offering, giving construction materials firm Tor Multimix access to the support,logistics and resources of a national brand, while maintaining a strong local presence. Founded in Glastonbury in 2004, […]
National Highways issues £8bn next-generation maintenance programme
A pipeline notice for a major replacement of its Maintenance and Response (M&R) arrangements covering the Strategic Road Network (SRN), valued at £8bn, has been issued by National Highways. The Maintenance and Response 2 (M&R2) programme, will cover the 7200km of the Strategic Roads Network, reports New Civil Engineer, with the successful contractors beinge expected […]
Just Group invests £20m in M6 Toll Road
Just Group plc, the FTSE 250 retirement specialist, has completed a £20 million investment for the M6 Toll Road, supporting the UK’s productive finance agenda. The refinancing is a 22-year loan to the Midland Motorways Group. It directs long-term, institutional capital into the M6 Toll Road project and supports a nationally significant transportation asset that […]