Kent launches consultation on Stone Active Travel plans
The residents of Stone, Kent are being invited to have their say on proposed improvements to the A226 London Road, designed to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle while keeping traffic moving. Kent County Council (KCC), working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council and Stone Town Council, is launching a public […]
Oxfordshire: Drivers warned of delays ahead of Abingdon roadworks
Motorists in Oxfordshire are being warned of potential delays and congestion in the Abingdon area next week as work on two major road schemes take place. Roadworks by the housing developer David Wilson Homes at the Peachcroft roundabout are set to coincide with Oxfordshire County Council’s project at the A34 Lodge Hill junction for around […]
Rest and Be Thankful: Work continues but opposition grows
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, both of which are vital to improving the resilience of the route. To ensure the safety of […]
Lancashire sets out its 20 transport spending priorities
Bus service improvements, new cycle paths and more accessible railway stations are amongst a list of 20 priorities that have been set out for how to spend £643m of transport funding in Lancashire. The cash pot is the amount the county will be given by the government over the next four years – and the […]
Highways improvements advisory group set up by West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council has introduced a cross-party advisory group, working with expert officials, to support highways decisions and help ensure local knowledge and community concerns play a stronger role in shaping highways priorities across the district. The Highways Improvements Group group will provide elected member oversight, input and recommendations on the prioritisation and development of […]
Lower Thames Crossing: The first signs of progress
The first visible signs of the Lower Thames Crossing are now emerging in Kent and Essex, as early construction and environmental works get under way on the £10.6bn road project. The BBC has been given exclusive access to some of the preparatory work taking place along the route, including the creation of a new wetland […]
Warwickshire publishes Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report
Warwickshire County Council has published its newly updated Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report, providing residents and businesses with a comprehensive look at how the county’s vast transport network is maintained, managed, and funded. The report highlights the scale of the maintenance work required across the county, outlining the council’s ongoing strategy to ensure roads, footways, […]
US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain restrictions on Chinese carmakers
More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers have called on US President Donald Trump to maintain existing restrictions on Chinese carmakers and vehicle technology ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump is due to meet Xi on Thursday in Washington, with discussions expected to cover the countries’ trade agreement, artificial intelligence, the […]
Confirm adoption enables Croydon to deliver safer roads and greater transparency with funding confidence
When the London Borough of Croydon adopted the Confirm asset management system in 2018 as part of a major transformation of its highways and infrastructure services, it coincided with a new highway maintenance contract with FM Conway and formed a key pillar of Croydon’s strategy to simplify operations, reduce system fragmentation and improve transparency across […]
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust receives multi-year National Cycle Network funding boost
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has welcomed the announcement of £104 million from Active Travel England to improve and maintain Active Travel routes in England. Until now, funding for the National Cycle Network has generally been awarded annually, which creates a level of uncertainty and makes it challenging to plan for the long term. This new […]