Call for Comprehensive Spending Review to invest in highways and transportation
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport (CIHT) has said that this weeks Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) must deliver investment in highways and transportation. Investment in transport infrastructure and the services it delivers is the key to the UK reaching net zero. Sue Percy, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “Planned and consistent investment in highways and […]
Highways News theme weeks: Marking the way to a greener future
The safety benefits of road markings are well documented. They are the most cost-effective measure to improve and maintain safety standards on the road at any given time, at a fraction of the cost of any other road infrastructure alteration. What is less well documented is the environmental benefits road markings provide when they are […]
Devon County Council starts the search for contractors for its Minor Engineering Works Framework 2022-2026
Devon County Council has started the search for contractors for its Minor Engineering Works Framework 2022-2026. This is for carrying out works mostly for Devon County Council but also for its partner organisations. The contract notice says that the type of works expected include the development and maintenance of highways, highway structures, foot/cycleways, waste management […]
VolkerHighways launches new business-specific sustainability framework
Following the launch of its UK’s People-Planet-Purpose sustainability framework last year, VolkerHighways is delighted to share its business-specific framework, which sets its own targets and goals, to help reduce the business’ environmental impact. People-Planet-Purpose builds on excellent foundations and unlocks VolkerHighways’ desire to take bold action, to balance the needs of the environment and society, […]
Verging on perfection in West Sussex
This stunning West Sussex road verge, with its flourishing flora and fauna, has received a rave report from consultant ecologist and butterfly expert Neil Hulme. Mr Hulme, who works closely with the county council, South Downs National Park Authority and many landowners to help habitats for the benefit of butterflies and a wealth of other […]
Wrexham set to change its approach to fixing potholes to drive up efficiency
Changes to how potholes are to be filled in Wrexham could lead to longer lasting repairs, a senior councillor has claimed. Wrexham Council has invested in new vehicles and equipment to allow road defects to be fixed using hot tar. It follows criticism from residents and community leaders over the state of the area’s road […]
Highways apprentices on road to success in Leicester
Five trainees in Leicester City Council’s highways team have successfully completed their Level 2 Apprenticeship qualifications in highways maintenance. Ash Walker, Gavin Carter, Josh King, Adam Warwick and Brandon Moore have gained the qualifications after more than two years of hard work, and have now all gone on to full-time employment in highways works with […]
Equal distance of Kent to Bristol covered in county surface treatment works
Highways officers in Kent have completed an annual round of road repairs using methods which will make road conditions last longer, for less cost and achieving significant carbon reductions, according to the council. Kent County Council’s highways department has treated the equivalent of 127 miles of road, an equal distance from the county to Bristol, […]
£59m six-year National Highways SDF renewal works secured for McCann
Highway maintenance specialists McCann has announced that it has been named as one of the companies on the National Highways Supplier Delivery Framework. The company has secured works across two lots and six asset delivery areas over the next six years. National Highways recently launched the SDF in order to continue with its delivery of […]
Liverpool City Council to resolve stalled highways schemes
Liverpool City Council is set to appoint a number of highways contractors to complete five schemes which had delayed, following the appointment of administrators for its original contractor VIAM. After issuing a termination notice to VIAM, which went into administration on 1 June, the city council has gained permission to appoint Siemens to complete the […]
