‘Mini Switzerland’ plan for Derbyshire rural transport network
Plans have been published for a new pilot project aiming to create a so-called “Mini Switzerland” transport network in the Peak District. Campaigners said the scheme in the Hope Valley, Derbyshire, could become the “UK’s first real‑world demonstrator” for a fully integrated rural transport system, modelled on Switzerland’s clock-face timetables and connections between buses and […]
EMCCA assumes Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s public transport responsibilities
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is now the official Regional Transport Authority for the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Derby area. EMCCA has taken over responsibility for transport plans and strategies, investment and bus operations (working closely with local bus operators) throughout the region. However, EMCCA is not the Local Highway Authority, so the role of managing traffic […]
Derbyshire seeking pothole machinery and systems supplier
Derbyshire County Council Highways is seeking early market engagement to inform a potential future procurement of a functional machine designed to support reactive defect repairs within the highway network. The Council are initially looking to gather information from suppliers and innovators regarding available or emerging technologies that can enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of […]
£175 million green-lit to improve roads and public transport in the East Midlands
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board has approved nearly £175 million in funding for transport in the region in the next year (2025/26) – with a further £19m also being consider down the line. £88 million of this funding is new to the region and is thanks to the East Midlands having a […]
East Midlands to receive £175m to improve region’s roads and public transport
Nearly £175 million for transport in the region is set to be approved in the next year (2025/26) – with a further £19m also being considered down the line. The funding, £88million of which is new to the region and is thanks to the East Midlands having a regional Mayor and a Combined County Authority. […]
Work on Woodville bypass will get finished by Derbyshire highways team after NMCN collapse
Work on a multi-million pound bypass will be completed by council teams after the collapse of the contractors employed to carry out the work. The £13.4 million congestion-easing bypass for Woodville ground to a halt earlier this month after contractors (NMCN) fell into administration. Work on the road, which is set to benefit residents and commuters […]
Major £10m road resurfacing programme to start in Derbyshire
Work has started on a £10 million resurfacing programem across Derbyshire, the counil has said. Over the next year parts of more than 325 roads will be resurfaced or surface dressed. During March and April this year our highways workers and an external contractor have been busy getting these roads ready to be resurfaced or […]
Further investment in Derbyshire’s roads set to be agreed
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet is to meet today to agree highway maintenance work over £46 million over the next year. Councillors will be considering a report at the meeting which sets out the full extent of the work planned from April this year to March 2022. The council plans to improve the condition of the […]