Harper suggests 20mph limits could make roads less safe
The Transport Secretary is warning that a blanket 20mph speed limit could put children at more risk on the roads. The Sun reports Mark Harper as saying that widespread use of a 20mph limit “damages the ability” for the zones to have an impact on roads where a lower speed is required for safety reasons […]
Investment firm buying Q-Free
The tolling company Q-Free is being purchased by Juniper Holdco AS, who are buying Rieber & Søn AS’s 62.8% shareholding in the company. Subject to completion of the Transaction, Juniper will make an offer at NOK 12.00 (around 92p) per share to the remaining shareholders as specified in Chapter 6 of the Norwegian Securities Act […]
National Highways switches to winter operations
National Highways has officially switches to autumn and winter operations, with meteorological experts from the Met Office and MetDesk closely monitoring weather forecasts “and are prepared for whatever conditions the autumn and winter season may bring”. The Government-owned company says that, based on current weather forecasts, you are unlikely to see gritters spreading salt on […]
£2m slope and ground stabilisation works continue for A465
A two million pound slope and ground stabilisation project has entered its 20th month as part of the largest ongoing infrastructure project for the Welsh Government – the A465 trunk road dualling scheme in South Wales. Quantum Geotechnic and Spencer ECA, part of the RSK Group, are delivering the project. Spencer Quantum Managing Director Ross […]
Four miles of vertical abseils ensure Orwell Bridge remains sound
UK specialist access company Up and Under has abseiled the equivalent vertical distance of four miles at Ipswich’s Orwell Bridge as part of an inspection project which took place across day and night shifts to complete vital inspection work while avoiding disruption to motorists and pedestrians. The bridge, built in 1982, carries the dual two-lane A14 […]
Grid Smarter Cities wins “monumental” Westminster kerbside management contract
Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has signed a deal to deliver an innovative new project with Westminster City Council to better manage the access and dwell times of freight operators. The London council and technology based solutions provider will deploy two Electric Vehicle bookable loading bays in central London. The bays will be situated […]
Sunak “to block” more 20mph limits as Wales opposition grows
The Prime Minister could block councils from introducing new 20mph zones as part of a “plan for motorists”. The Daily Telegraph reports Rishi Sunak will use his party’s conference in Manchester at the weekend to announce that he will scale back low-traffic neighbourhoods and make it easier for drivers to challenge parking fines as well […]
Fatal road collisions caused by distraction, impairment and speed at ten-year high
Latest road casualty statistics show that road casualties showed signs of a return to pre-pandemic trend last year, increasing compared to 2020 and 2021 when casualty numbers were low, largely as a result of periods of lockdown leading to a reduction in road traffic. In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2022, the final […]
Government details plan for zero emission vehicles by 2035
The Government has announced 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain must be zero emission by 2030 as it details how many new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030. It says the path will support manufacturers and families in making the […]
Costain appointed to deliver major London road upgrade
Transport for London has commissioned infrastructure solutions company, Costain, to provide detailed design and construction services for the second phase of improvements to the A40, one of London’s key east-west arteries. The upgrades are being designed improve the safety and quality of customer journeys through this section of the road, which is used by 96,000 […]