AtkinsRéalis appointed to support Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 delivery
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to provide design, consultation and construction management services for Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 (BRT2), a major programme to expand the city’s rapid-transit bus network and improve public transport connectivity across Belfast. The commission expands on AtkinsRéalis involvement with DfI in developing infrastructure across the region. By expanding rapid transit provision […]
Salisbury: National Highways unveils £25m plan to improve key A36 route
Major upgrades have been proposed for a key stretch of the A36 in Wiltshire. National Highways unveiled plans at a Salisbury City Council full council meeting for improvements to the Southampton Road section of the route, which they say carries both significant volumes of strategic and local traffic, says the Salisbury Journal. National Highways Route Manager, Chris […]
FixMyStreet Pro integrates with DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service API
A new API integration between FixMyStreet Pro and the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service (VES) enables reports of abandoned vehicles to be triaged according to whether the vehicle is taxed or not, helping authorities to reduce avoidable contact and process reports more efficiently. Once enabled for an authority’s dedicated version of FixMyStreet Pro, the integration with […]
£28m Huddersfield Bus Station transformation contract won by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has secured another major transport hub contract after being appointed to deliver the £28m transformation of Huddersfield Bus Station, reports Construction Enquirer. Enabling work starts next week on the project for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Kirklees Council, adding to the Hertfordshire-based contractor’s growing portfolio of transport interchange schemes across the UK. […]
West Midlands facing major bus service reductions
Nearly half of West Midlands bus routes at risk as fuel costs rise 50% per litre, with Transport for West Midlands warning that nearly half the region’s bus network could be withdrawn if a critical subsidy scheme expires without extension. Up to 49% of current services face potential cuts as fuel costs have surged from […]
New haul road to support North Hykeham Relief Road construction
A major new haul road is set to play a key role in the construction of the relief road, helping to minimise disruption, reduce construction traffic, and improve safety for nearby communities. As part of the project’s construction methodology, around 8km of purpose-built haul road is being created, running from the A46 to the A15. […]
Wiltshire Council to progress School Streets pilot at three locations
Wiltshire Council is planning to introduce a School Streets pilot at three locations across the county, following a public consultation and engagement with residents, schools, businesses and the wider community. The council originally consulted on five potential pilot locations, put forward by the schools themselves. Based on the consultation feedback, the council intends to progress […]
Bridge works provides boost for Rochdale community groups
Repair work along the M62 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has provided a welcome boost for two community groups in the area. While National Highways is repairing Broad Lane bridge over the motorway between junctions 20 and 21, staff from the project’s contractors have also been spending their own free time and volunteering days to provide […]
UK’s first heathland green bridge opens in Surrey
The UK’s first ever heathland green bridge has now opened to walkers, cyclists and horse riders in Surrey. The Cockcrow Bridge connects Ockham and Wisley Commons on either side of the A3, providing a unique corridor for one of the rarest habitat types in the country – lowland heathland. It acts as a safe crossing […]
First pop-up mobility hub launched in Nottingham
Nottingham residents are being encouraged to leave the car at home and explore alternative ways of getting around following the launch of the city’s first temporary mobility hub. The new facility has opened at Victoria Embankment and will serve as a focal point for a range of activities designed to promote walking, cycling and other […]