DfT announces £160m road and bridge upgrades
The Government has announced four schemes in Newcastle, Cornwall, Greater Manchester and Southampton, which it estimates will generate £659.3 million in economic benefits for the regions through improved investment, new housing and employment opportunities. In a statement, the Department for Transport says the road and bridge schemes will level up infrastructure across the country, helping […]
National Highways funding gives the ‘green’ light to Cornwall eco improvements
National Highways has invested £785,000 to work with Cornwall Wildlife Trust to deliver environmental and biodiversity schemes bordering the A30 in mid-Cornwall. As part of its Designated Funding programme, National Highways has confirmed the investment from its Environment and wellbeing fund for the Trust to restore and recreate 16.8 hectares of woodland, orchard, grassland and […]
Jenoptik’s new spot speed technology catches nearly 700 dangerous drivers in a week
A new spot speed camera installed which can monitor both directions of traffic at once has caught 681 speeding motorists in its first full week of operation on the A394 in Cornwall. The VECTOR SR installation, funded by the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership, went live on the 30 mph road at Longdowns […]
