Liverpool City Council starts search for highways contractors
Liverpool City Council has started the search for contractors for its Highways Planned Works framework which is used by several local authorities in the region. The framework, which is worth up to £850 million, starts in January 2025 and the council is looking for several contractors to join. The Highways Planned Works Framework will focus […]
‘Forgotten’ asphalt additive could extend road life – says MPA Lime
The durability of UK highway surfaces could be radically improved by adding hydrated lime to asphalt mixes according to European research. And now a panel of experts is being brought together for a special webinar to explain the benefits of hydrated lime in asphalt and encourage its specification on the UK’s road network. MPA Lime, […]
Pothole Prevention Week – talking about the solutions, not just the problem, on this week’s Highways Voices podcast!
This week, the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has launched Pothole Prevention Week as part of its on-going commitment to highlight the benefits of surface treatments that prevent potholes from forming in the first place. Joining us on Highways Voices for this conversation (see below), is Mike Hansford, the new Chief Executive of the RSTA […]
UK’s first HAPAS-certified subsidence solution
Geotechnical contractor Geobear has become the UK’s first geopolymer solutions provider to receive Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS) certification. The HAPAS certificate ensures that Geobear’s solution meets the highest standards for use in UK highways projects. This accreditation is a part of Geobear’s commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, allowing it to reach further […]
Councillors declare ‘roads emergency’ across Staffordshire
Members of Stafford Borough Council said the emergency was due to the condition of the borough’s roads. They also supported calls for Staffordshire County Council, the area’s highways authority, to provide a plan of action to tackle the issues. However, Jeremy Pert, Conservative opposition leader and member of the country council, said challenging weather had […]
RSTA launches Pothole Prevention Week-bringing awareness to the solutions, not just the problem
The Road Surface Treatments Associations (RSTA)’s very first Pothole Prevention Week campaign takes place this week. The aim isn’t to bring awareness about the problem of potholes, because that is already widely understood, but to instead talk exclusively about the solutions that are available to local authorities and other road operators, not only to fix […]
Jet Plant Hire launches groundbreaking ‘Jet School’ to train future generation of road planer operators
Jet Plant Hire, a leading highways and construction industry company, has announced the launch of a dedicated training school based in Evesham, aimed at finding the road planer operators of the future. With a diverse customer base, Jet Plant is already an industry leader, thanks to expertise gained from its seasoned operatives and enthusiasm from […]
Derbyshire launches new road repair material trial
Derbyshire County Council has started a trial of a new pothole repairing material as a possible additional option to improve its local roads. The council is using Roadmender Asphalt which is produced nearby in Sheffield. The repair material has a high recycled rubber content (from old HGV tyres) and is more elastic than traditional asphalt. […]
Wirral Council to spend £8 million on roads in 2024/5
Wirral is to spend more than £8 million on our public highways, to keep its roads in good condition, and safe for everyone who uses them. The total allocated to Wirral this year is more than £8 million, which means the programme is more extensive than usual, with around 450 locations earmarked for improvement. The […]
Huge summer maintenance programme in full swing across Telford and Wrekin
An intensive programme of highways improvements, street cleaning and grass cutting is being undertaken by Telford & Wekin Council over the summer. So far, 2,500 street signs have been cleaned and road resurfacing, to improve driving conditions and safety, will cover the equivalent of more than 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Upcoming road resurfacing is planned […]