Progress continues on potential Lancashire Lane Rental Scheme
Lancashire is taking steps to tackle roadwork disruption on its busiest routes – with a potential Lane Rental Scheme now under serious consideration. Lancashire County Council is exploring the introduction of a Lane Rental Scheme – a government-backed initiative designed to reduce disruption caused by roadworks on the busiest parts of the highway network during […]
Resolution found for BEAR Scotland workers’ pay dispute
A pay dispute involving Inverness-based road maintenance workers at BEAR Scotland has been resolved. The workers voted in favour of strike action last month, a move Unite said could potentially disrupt traffic on the A9 between Perth and Inverness, says the BBC. Unite said it had negotiated a union recognition agreement and pay increases up to […]
Major road improvement scheme in Stafford completes
A major road improvement scheme on one of the key routes into Stafford has been completed – with two-way traffic now restored. The £6 million scheme on the A34 corridor between Weeping Cross and the town centre includes a new road surface including two busy roundabout junctions, strengthening of two bridges, a new controlled pedestrian […]
Gloucester: CU Phosco and M Group Highways complete strategic lighting infrastructure improvements
CU Phosco, working with M Group Highways on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, has successfully completed a lighting replacement scheme on Metz Way, Gloucester. The project involved the removal and replacement of high mast structures and installation of LED street lighting to improve safety, reducemaintenance demands, and support local connectivity on one of the city’s […]
Cumberland Council launches survey to help highways team improve services
Local residents are being invited to help a Cumbrian council’s highways team improve its services by taking part in a survey. Cumberland Council has launched the survey so people can share their views on its highways and transport services. The survey gives people the chance to share their experiences and priorities, helping the council understand […]
Reducing the carbon impact of roadworks: Dorset on course for a greener future
One of Dorset County Council’s aims is to ensure that the roads are in good condition, however, maintaining and fixing roads can cause disruption, such as closures and diversions, and it creates carbon emissions, especially when using hot asphalt. Since 2021, the Council have been working with highways maintenance partners, Heidelberg Materials, to reduce the environmental […]
National Highways urges drivers to check tyre labels
National Highways is reminding drivers to check tyre labels when buying new tyres, as they contain information on the performance of a tyre and can help with making informed decisions around what tyre is right for you. Tyre labels, which have been legally required to be displayed or discussed when buying new tyres since 2012, […]
New CCS agreement supports UK transport technology modernisation and digitalisation
Crown Commercial Service have launched a new transport technology agreement called RM6347 Transport Technology. This agreement replaces RM6099 Transport Technology & Associated Services. This new agreement offers a simple and flexible way for you to buy the technology you need for road, rail, aviation, and urban transport systems across the UK. The Transport Technology agreement goes live […]
Government set to revoke £2bn Stonehenge Tunnel project
The government has moved towards revoking the development consent that granted permission for a controversial tunnel under Stonehenge. Plans to build eight miles of dual carriageway, including the two-mile tunnel, were approved under the Conservative government in July 2023, but Chancellor Rachel Reeves withdrew funding for the £2bn project last summer as part of a series of cutbacks, […]
National Highways provides M27 update and confirms speed limit increase date
National Highways has issued a major update on the M27 resurfacing project and has set a date for when the 50mph speed limit is set to be increased to 60mph. Drivers using the M27 are being urged to remain patient as progress continues on the major resurfacing project between junctions 5 and 7, says the […]