Cumberland Council reaffirms commitment to Brigham/Broughton junction improvements
Following the Highways and Transport Board Strategic Meeting held on Thursday 29 January, Cumberland Council has reiterated its strong support for much‑needed improvements at the Brigham/Broughton junction. The council remains disappointed by National Highways’ decision in April 2023 to cancel the planned scheme, given ongoing and increasing safety concerns at the site. The council warns […]
£3.5m cash boost for Rochdale approved for highways and safety projects
A £3.5 million cash injection to support new capital projects in Rochdale has been approved by councillors. The Ward Capital Fund will be used for investment in community projects for Heywood, Middleton, Pennines, and Rochdale itself. The funding package will see £175,000 allocated for each of the council’s 20 wards, with decisions on how the […]
Wiltshire: Next phase of Longfield Gyratory improvements begins this week
Wiltshire Council is advising residents, businesses and road users in Trowbridge of upcoming traffic management changes as the Longfield Gyratory improvement works move into a new phase. The next steps of the programme will require two significant closures on County Way, between the junction with Dursley Road and the Longfield Gyratory, beginning on Thursday 22 […]
£55m infrastructure improvement programme for East Lancashire
Work is ramping up on a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire, with residents set to see the first visible changes in the weeks ahead. The programme is one of the largest infrastructure investments ever made in East Lancashire, delivering improvements in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale. Following confirmation of £50 million in […]
A83 Rest and Be Thankful improvement works to restart on Monday
Following the planned pause in traffic management over the festive period, BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will return to continue improvement works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. Temporary traffic signals and a 30mph speed limit will be reinstated on Monday 12 January to ensure the safety of the workforce […]
Lincoln’s Bailgate improvements to start in mid-January
The Bailgate improvement project in Lincoln will get undeeway on Monday 19 January and will continue for up to three months. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “The current stone blocks on the carriageway along Lincoln’s Bailgate have started to shift, break, and lift out of place. This means bumpy rides for drivers […]
Croydon Council announces £9m connected transport plan
£9 million is set to be invested in making Croydon a better-connected borough with more transport links. The council has revealed its plans to utilise this money over the next two years to boost the borough’s connectivity, enhance growth, and improve opportunities for all, says the Croydon Guardian. The plans span various areas, aiming to […]
Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements
Lancashire County Council are tackling the issues of clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time head‑on, with visible improvements showing how getting the basics right makes a big difference. The new administration has big ambitions with roads, street works, and school transport being transformed with faster, smarter repairs, less disruption, and better […]
Bolton earmarks £725,000 for transport improvements
Bolton Council is to spend £725,000 on improving 15 key routes, including the upgrade of dozens of street signs. The council said the purpose of the improvement schemes was to ‘connect neighbourhoods to our town centres and help create a distinctive destination for shoppers, residents and visitors as well as a well-connected environment which generates […]
Suffolk County Council announces £63m A12 highway improvement proposals
Suffolk County Council has unveiled a full planning application for a package of highway improvements worth in the region of £63 million along the A12. The works will be between the A12/A14 Seven Hills Junction and Woods Lane junction north of Woodbridge. They aim to enhance transport connectivity, safety, and accessibility for all users, including […]