A partnership made in Devon: WSP extends CC contract

WSP has announced the extension of its relationship with Devon County Council to continue the provision of transportation and engineering professional services.  The firm was originally appointed in 2020 for an initial five-year contract due to end in March 2025. Since 2020, WSP’s Exeter-based team has delivered over 500 projects for the Council, including highway […]

Aberdeenshire Council unveils new active travel plans

A range of improvements are set to be introduced between Montgarrie and Alford as Aberdeenshire Council develops a new active travel route.  The existing path will be closed for construction at the end of January to enable the route to be widened, surfaces improved and a new footbridge installed to improve it for walking, wheeling […]

TerrAffix and Kier identify solution to microplastics road runoff challenge

Laboratory testing undertaken by RSK Group company TerrAffix and Kier has demonstrated that a plant-based material used to create a biochar can successfully remove microplastics found in the runoff from our roads. These are believed to be the first laboratory trials in the world to look at the possibility of removing microplastics from road runoff […]

ADEPT awards winners celebrate innovation and resilience in a time of change

At its annual President’s Awards on the 16th of May, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievements of members and partners working across the country. The awards ceremony, which was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference, also marks the end of Anthony Payne’s presidency of the Association – Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport for Leicestershire County Council, […]

Yunex Traffic to reveal new sustainable Actis traffic signal range at Traffex

Yunex Traffic will be exhibiting a range of innovative and intelligent solutions at this year’s Traffex | Parkex | Evex exhibition. With the widest end-to-end portfolio of intelligent traffic solutions, the company will be demonstrating how its intelligent mobility solutions have been developed to help make every journey safer, greener, and less congested, with a […]

A595 Moresby Hall Goes Green: 2,361 Trees for a Greener Future

National Highways, in collaboration with Amey, A E Yates, and AC Landscapes, are celebrating a remarkable achievement after successfully planting 2,361 native trees along the A595 at Moresby. This initiative marked a significant step towards enhancing local biodiversity and mitigating environmental impact. The volunteer day brought together over 70 enthusiastic participants from various stakeholders, including […]

Walsall Council’s continued efforts against fly-tipping show success in 2023/24

Walsall Council has intensified its campaign against fly-tipping in the borough throughout 2023/24, taking firm action against perpetrators and implementing innovative strategies to combat environmental crime. The council’s community safety and enforcement service responded to a total of 787 reports of fly-tipping in the past year, leading to 497 litter fixed penalty notices and 22 […]

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