Milestone Infrastructure trials cement-free concrete
M Group Services division Milestone Infrastructure has successfully trialled innovative cement-free concrete on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The new low-carbon mixture was successfully used to lay new kerbs on Histon Road, Cambridge, following a carefully considered planning process which involved the adjustment of the mix design to ensure the concrete was delivered at […]
A82 upgrade hailed as “transformational”
The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership has warmly welcomed proposals for a major upgrade of a ten mile stretch of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan, believing they present an opportunity to deliver a transformational improvement for all users. They say national statistics show that accident rates on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan are […]
Humber Bridge going free flow
The Humber Bridge Board is planning on a major upgrade of its tolling system to remove its toll booths. The operators say the upgrade will make crossings quicker and more reliable. It’s thought they’re looking at an ANPR-supported system similar to those used at Dartford and Mersey crossings. Councillor Sean Chaytor, who is Chair of […]
Amey to implement employee-generated carbon reducing initiatives
The winners of Amey’s employee-focused “Springboard to Net Zero” campaign, aimed at generating innovative ideas to help the business reach its net zero ambitions have been announced. The infrastructure services and engineering company wanted to support and encourage its employees to engage with the carbon agenda so pledged to plant a tree for every idea […]
Isle of Wight pauses speed camera programme
The council in the Isle of Wight has decided against introducing two speed camera vans on the island, despite there being £300,000 in its budget to do so. The website HampshireLive reports that councillors decided there was insufficient evidence they would work. There are currently no fixed speed cameras on the Island after those were […]
Easymile becomes first European operator to be “Level 4”
The autonomous driving, technology company EasyMile has become the first driverless solutions provider in Europe authorised to operate at Level 4, without any human attendant onboard, in mixed traffic on a public road. France’s Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Ecological Transition made the authorisation, on advice of the Minister of the Interior and local […]
TfL plans repair work on key route
Major maintenance work is to be carried out on the important A40 Westway between the A40 Northern Roundabout and the Marylebone Road in London. Transport for London says the essential work will take place at weekends from the end of November through to Summer 2022 with the first closure in the eastbound direction to take place […]
Scottish Government approves six mile non motorised route near Aviemore
A preferred route has been chosen for a new non-motorised user route in the Scottish mountains. Transport Scotland says that following further design work, assessment of the route options and public consultation, a segregated six mile (10 km) route for walking, cycling, wheeling and horse riding between the communities of Aviemore and Carrbridge has now […]
NH plans energy storage to support rapid motorway EV charging
National Highways is hopeful the challenge of finding somewhere to rapidly charge electric vehicles on a long journey could become a thing of the past thanks to a multi-million-pound investment. The government-owned organisation plans to invest in Energy Storage Systems – essentially giant battery packs – for service stations where the grid supply is not […]
Smart motorway scheme “put on hold”
It’s reported that Highways England has paused work on the M3 smart motorway project after safety fears from MPs. The website Construction Enquirer reports Balfour Beatty is “the first to be hit with National Highways confirming that its team on the M3 Smart motorway project should be stood down”. The report says civil engineering arm […]