British public backs further policies to make roads safer, new research shows
New polling carried out by More in Common, on behalf of The Road Safety Trust, shows widespread public support for many of the reported policies being considered by the government in its upcoming Road Safety Strategy – and appetite for further road safety legislation to protect young drivers. Unveiling the findings at the annual UKROEd/NPCC […]
Costain creates tool to ‘design out’ carbon
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has created a tool to identify and ‘design out’ potential carbon hotspots at the earliest possible stage of infrastructure projects. The Carbon Design Tool is used at the design stage to forecast potential carbon hotspots during an infrastructure project. The forecasted emissions are benchmarked in line with the latest RICS guidance, […]
EV cable protection: Evolt Charging partners with CatStrap
Evolt Charging, part of SWARCO Smart Charging, has announced a new agreement to become the exclusive UK distributor for CatStrap – EV Cable Protector, a robust protection system that is specifically designed to prevent EV charger cable theft. Cable theft is a nationwide challenge that continues to affect all UK Charge Point Operators (CPOs), with […]
Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months, says RAC
The number of drivers falling foul of potholes and breaking down rose by 25% between July and September compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from the RAC’s Pothole Index. RAC patrols attended 5,035 pothole-related breakdowns this summer for jobs such as broken suspension springs, distorted wheels and damaged shock absorbers […]
Staffordshire sets out joint commitment to major growth corridor plans to government minister
A long-term commitment by Staffordshire County Council and its partners to unlock major economic growth along a key regional transport corridor has again been put forward to the government. Improvements on the A50/500 to boost growth and investment was the subject of an adjournment debate in the House of Commons this week. As a key partner in […]
Oxfordshire to strengthen existing partnership with bus companies
An existing partnership between bus operators and Oxfordshire County Council will be strengthened even further to improve services across the county. The cabinet approved the development of an Enhanced Partnership Plus (EP+) approach to bus regulation – strengthening the enhanced partnership arrangement between bus operators and the council. One of the alternative options, of bringing Oxfordshire’s buses […]
Essex: New M25/A12 link road opens as minister hails promise of ‘faster journeys’
A new section of road that links the eastbound M25 to the A12 in Essex junction will ease congestion in Brentwood, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, says the government. Thousands of motorists are set to “benefit from faster, smoother and safer journeys following an upgrade to a key junction of the M25” after the opening […]
Queensferry Crossing set for reduced speed limits and carriageway closures
Drivers in Scotland are bracing themselves to face overnight carriageway closures on the Queensferry Crossing from next week. There will be reduced speed limits and overnight carriageway closures implemented, with thee routine maintenance beginning on Monday when Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will start work on the bridge’s stay-cables, says The Scotsman. An overnight […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund celebrates founder on its 75th anniversary
Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and using the occasion to recognise its visionary founder, William Rees Jeffreys. Rees Jeffreys set up the Fund in 1950, just before he died, having dedicated his life to campaigning for and delivering a modern, planned and efficient road network for the UK. Much […]
Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works updated by National Highways
National Highways has updated its Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW). The MCHW is a collection of documents containing the standard specifications, technical details, and guidance that contractors must follow, ensuring consistency and quality across highway projects. Since the mid-1990s the MCHW has been the standard suite of specification documents, underpinning all construction […]