AtkinsRéalis appoints new Director of Private Finance
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Tasker as Director of Private Finance for the UK & Ireland. His appointment comes as the Government, local authorities and infrastructure owners are exploring new ways to attract private capital to fund and accelerate major projects. Ian has over 30 years of experience advising central government, local authorities, investors and financial […]
Toward Zero Deaths: Minnesota DOT selects Sensys Gatso for work zone safety pilot
Sensys Gatso Group has announced a partnership agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to support their innovative Work Zone Safety Camera Pilot Program. Budgeted at US$800,000 (SEK 7.6 million/£575,000), the initiative is designed to educate drivers on the dangers of speeding, slow their travel through active highway work zones, and improve safety for […]
Mayor of London criticised for silence on Gallows Corner ‘misery’
City Hall has failed to respond to a series of queries and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests about the further delay to the Gallows Corner roundabout in Romford fully reopening, senior Conservative politicians have claimed. According to My London, Shadow Cabinet Minister Julia Lopez, who is the MP for Hornchurch and Upminster, filed a series of […]
Extreme heat to damaging UK roads, says AA’s King
AA President Edmund Kind has warned the UK’s already deteriorating roads were under strain during the extreme heatwave as temperatures reached the mid-30°Cs for large parts of July and August. Mr Kind said air temperatures in the low-to-mid 30°C range could translate into much higher road surface temperatures as the asphalt absorbs and stores heat, causing some roads to soften and leading highways […]
M8 to close during September bridge jacking works
Drivers in the Glasgow area have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of essential works taking place over a full weekend next month. Amey, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out major bridge jacking works on the M8 Woodside Viaducts between Junctions 18 and 16 as the motorway curves round the city centre, says […]
Caerphilly outlines Rhymney High Street drainage Improvements
Work is scheduled to start next week on a major scheme to improve drainage along Rhymney High Street, in Caerphilly, helping to reduce the risk of surface flooding and improve the local street scene. Caerphilly county borough council has contracted Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited to undertake the project that has an estimated duration of 10 […]
Uber UK President says only hobbyists will be driving in 10 years’ time
Andrew Macdonald, the President of Uber UK, has predicted that driving will go the way of horse riding and that a ‘huge’ labour transition is coming. In an interview with The Times, he said: “I’ve got a six-year-old, a three-year-old and a one and a half-year-old. I don’t think any of them are going to […]
CAM Pathfinder: Government unlocks additional connected vehicle development funding
The Government has announced an investment boost for projects that explore how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK as part of the £150 million CAM Pathfinder programme. Running until 2030, programme is seen as key to realising the industry’s potential, says Computer Weekly. It is aimed at addressing the challenges of bringing […]
AA’s King says “stop Dartford Crossing toll during heavy congestion”
Dartford Crossing tolls should be suspended at times of high congestion caused by roadworks, according to Edmund King, president of the AA. Mr Kind has called for the £3.50-per-crossing charge for using the Thames crossing to be lifted whenever roadworks or accidents caused tailbacks on the bridge or the approaches to its associated tunnels reports the Telegraph. […]
Scottish Borders Council faces ongoing recruitment challenge
Scottish Borders Council’s in-house roads and public works operation is facing an ongoing recruitment challenge, with staff turnover continuing to put pressure on its pothole repair and road maintenance teams. A report due to go before the council’s External Service and Monitoring Group highlights the number of employees leaving SBC Contracts, which is responsible for […]