Missing Link: Kier releases green bridge vision video
Kier Infrastructure has shared a video showcasing the vision behind the Gloucestershire Way Crossing, the environmental bridge at the heart of the A417 Missing Link project that the company are delivering for National Highways. Designed to reconnect habitats and support biodiversity, while blending seamlessly into the surrounding Cotswold landscape, the crossing demonstrates how major infrastructure […]
Ireland: Roadworks company fined €1.2 million after man and two children die
A roadworks company that pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches has been fined €1.2 million at Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court in Ireland following the deaths of a man and two children. Judge Roderick Maguire said the three victims had died due to the failures of Whitemountain Quarries Limited, reports the BBC. John Mullan, 49, […]
The true cost of plant theft on UK construction sites
To help contractors understand the wider commercial impact of site crime, Clearway has produced a new white paper which is free to download. Most contractors know only too well the cost of replacing a stolen machine. Far fewer consider the knock-on effects. A stolen excavator or telehandler doesn’t just create an insurance claim. It can […]
Major Active Travel improvement scheme starts in Nottingham
Work is set to begin on major improvements to walking and cycling routes along a busy road in Nottingham, where the City Council will spend £1.3 million on Gregory Boulevard, between the A60 Mansfield Road and Noel Street. The scheme, funded by the government and East Midlands Combined County Authority, will create 850 metres of […]
Beyond the keynote: ITS Australia’s Global Summit puts transport’s toughest conversations centre stage
Road user charging. Freight transformation. National Harmonisation. Quantum computing. These are no longer future concepts – they are the issues reshaping Australia’s transport system today. As part of the ITS Australia Global Summit, taking place from 22–24 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, industry’s toughest conversations will take centre stage through its signature […]
Harrogate firm helps National Highways cut carbon
A Harrogate-based business is powering a clearer future by helping cut carbon emissions from key infrastructure. Synergize, through its SynZero division, has completed a major decarbonisation programme for National Highways at 16 operational sites says York Press. The project is part of National Highways’ plan to achieve net zero corporate emissions by 2030. The scheme […]
Transport hubs: Fife councillors call for Forgan conclusion
Politicians in Fife have called for a renewed focus on a long-discussed transport hub in the north-east of the county. It follows ongoing discussions about public transport access at Forgan Roundabout, where the Stagecoach 99 service provides an important connection between North East Fife, Dundee and St Andrews, says Fife Today. Councillor Jonny Tepp said the debate surrounding the […]
Associated Asphalt opens Oxfordshire plant following M40 project delivery
Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd has continued its extensive investment in its asphalt operations with the opening of a new asphalt plant to serve Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas, as part of a +£1 million investment. Located at Knightsbridge Farm in Yarnton, the plant was originally established to provide a dedicated supply of asphalt for Associated […]
M48 Severn Bridge: Resurfacing works set to cause two months of disruption
Drivers are facing two months of delays on the M48 Severn Bridge after a major resurfacing trial commenced over the weekend. The work, which runs until 27 September, will see a 200-metre section of the bridge’s western carriageway be resurfaced, forcing the bridge down to a single lane each way with a 30mph limit and occasional full closures, […]
Join the Young Mobility Network for a London Bike Tour
The Young Mobility Network (YMN), a global community connecting and empowering the next generation of mobility professionals, is hosting its Young Mobility Network UK London Bike Tour in partnership with Brompton Bike Hire and ITS UK on Wednesday 2 September. The event is designed to bring together students, young professionals and anyone interested in the […]