Transport Scotland awards £5.5 million contract for A83 ground investigation work
As the design work for the long-term solution to the landslip risks at the Rest and Be Thankful continues, detailed ground investigations are expected to get underway next month. Transport Scotland is confirming the intention appoint Structural Soils Ltd to undertake the £5.5 million contract, subject to the conclusion of a standstill period, with works […]
A two-mile road tunnel past Stonehenge could cost £250,000 per metre of road – as it is revealed costs so far amount to £166m. The scheme, which was approved by the previous Conservative government, has been met with a number of legal challenges from Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS), says the BBC. A Freedom […]
ADEPT: UK heading for gridlock in the face of rapid roadwork growth
New research from Causeway Technologies the digital construction and maintenance technology provider, shows the UK is heading for roadwork gridlock in the face of rapid infrastructure upgrades, increasing road usage and poor cross-industry collaboration. The report has been developed in partnership with The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT). Data from digital road […]
RAC: Cost of dropping off friends and family reaches record high as fees increase at seven UK airports
With airports up and down the UK about to enter the busiest period of the year with the arrival of the summer holidays, new RAC analysis shows that seven of the top 20 by passenger numbers have further increased their prices for drop-off parking since last summer. Four major airports have increased drop-off charges by […]
DfT Special Recognition Awards: nominations now open
LCRIG have announced that entries are now open for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards which form part of October’s Strictly Highways event. If you haven’t yet booked your place, there’s still time! Visit the website and secure your place today. There are a few remaining Award Sponsorship and Table Host opportunities also available. Find out more here.
HERE Technologies launch new integration to enhance SAP Field Service Management
HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, today announced the integration of HERE Matrix Routing with SAP’s AI-enabled Field Service Management solution to power predictive routing functionalities. As a result, enterprises utilizing SAP Field Service Management can benefit from enhanced efficiency, a reduction in costs, a more sustainable way of working, and an improved customer experience in […]
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub goes live
Scotland’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, installed by SSE, has been officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop. The Myrekirk Roundabout site in Dundee will feature a total of 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, the equivalent of 68,311 gallons of petrol. Eight […]
Former Traffic Commissioner joins board of Bus Users UK
Bus passenger champion, Bus Users UK, has appointed Joan Aitken OBE FCILT, to its Board of Trustees. A solicitor by profession, Joan is a staunch advocate for affordable, reliable transport and has dedicated much of her career to promoting transport equality. Joan became the first woman to hold the position of Scotland Traffic Commissioner from […]
Scottish Government to give multi-million-pound boost to EV infrastructure
The Scottish Government has announced a £7m fund to help five Scottish councils adopt greener transport. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council will benefit from the cash boost to enhance their electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The government hopes the fund will encourage further investment from the private sector, which […]
London set to take delivery of 41 next-gen electric buses
Stagecoach will receive 24 Enviro100EV small buses and 17 Enviro400EV double deckers in early 2025 for routes operated by TfL. The next generation of Alexander Dennis electric buses meets the latest iterations of TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard, with the Enviro100EV “big small bus” providing 21 seats that can navigate narrow residential streets thanks to […]