Annual road improvement programme gets under way in North Yorkshire
The vast road network across England’s largest county is to receive a multi-million pound boost as its annual surface dressing programme gets under way. North Yorkshire Council’s highways capital programme totals £53 million for this financial year, of which £25.3m has been allocated to road schemes. This includes £5m for the surface dressing programme, running […]
£4m approved of road maintenance works across Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot councillors have given the go ahead for more than £4m of highways engineering, maintenance and other works in all parts of the county borough. It entails bridge strengthening (£300,000), drainage (£300,000), carriageway resurfacing (£1,852,000), footway resurfacing (£143,000), road surface dressing (£260,000), minor works such as traffic signs, barriers, traffic regulation orders (£445,000), […]
Somerset Council and Kier launch new highways partnership
A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. The new £225m contract started on 1 April and covers key maintenance works on Somerset’s 4,172-mile road network. This includes road repairs, drainage, […]
Influence local highways policy change in Lincolnshire by completing survey, council asks public
A new survey has launched on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for public views about a number of traffic management-related topics. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We’ve just launched a survey on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for your feedback on a number of topics, including speed limits; speed cameras; school safety zones; blue badge […]
WJ Group expands its sustainability credentials as it achieves PAS 2080
WJ Group has shown its continued commitment to reducing carbon in infrastructure by gaining PAS 2080 certification with the British Standards Institute (BSI). With more than 30% of UK greenhouse gas emissions being attributed to the construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure assets, PAS 2080 certification recognises businesses that have to come together to deliver low […]
£3.5m of road improvements in East Riding to start in April to help protect against potholes
Road improvements worth £3.5m are due to be carried out in the East Riding this spring and summer to help protect against potholes and other damage. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing the money in its annual surface dressing programme, which is due to begin on 16 April and is expected to take 13 […]
New team in place for highways delivery in Staffordshire
Major investment in the county’s roads planned for the next three years will be backed by a new team at Staffordshire County Council. One Cabinet member will take on the role overseeing the high-quality delivery of highways projects countywide, while two support members will liaise with communities and focus on local issues. Mark Deaville, current […]
Micro-asphalt brings big benefits to local roads in Lincolnshire
Over 50 residential roads will benefit from £500,000 of micro-asphalt surface treatment works in April. Residential roads across the county are getting a super-efficient and effective surface dressing designed specifically for suburban areas. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Micro-asphalt surface treatment is a preventative measure that seals in the existing road surface. This […]
The road ahead for 2024: Lincolnshire County Council to move forward after 2023 success with highway maintenance
Lincolnshire’s highways team plans to build on its successes from 2023, with an expanded programme in 2024. This year, the council plans to: Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Over the past year, our team has delivered a huge amount of work across the county and we’re seeing a real turn of the corner […]
Oxfordshire: April start for £7 million road resurfacing programme
Nearly 100 roads across Oxfordshire will be improved as part of a £7 million highway maintenance programme beginning this spring. Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure Ltd will be visiting more than 50 locations between 8 April and 3 June to carry out surface dressing work. The programme is part-funded by the government, […]