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 […]
Andrews Tippers Keeps Moving at M25 Junction Works with Podfather Software
Andrews Tipper Hire, a supplier of tipper haulage and aggregate deliveries, is using Podfather’s logistics software to manage the transport of materials to and from Junction 10 on the M25. Working for Balfour Beatty, Andrews is operating a dedicated fleet delivering aggregates and removing waste material from the site. Using the Podfather App, Andrews’ drivers […]
Kent County Council raises concerns about the impact of proposed user charges at Silvertown Tunnel on Kent residents
Kent County Council (KCC) has responded to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation for the proposed user charges for Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, raising concerns regarding the impact on Kent residents and congestion at the Dartford crossing. While KCC supports TfL’s ambition to improve journey reliability and reduce air pollution, the potential impacts on traffic flows […]
Consultation launches to improve active travel around Crossgates
Local residents, schools and businesses are being asked to feedback on proposals to improve walking and cycling routes around the Crossgates area. Plans aim to create safer and healthier streets and make it more convenient to walk, wheel* and cycle shorter journeys to school, local shops and the centre of Crossgates. £1.9m of government funding […]
Stafford road and transport improvement project moves to next phase
A major road and transport improvement scheme in Stafford is approaching a significant stage. The overall scheme will see improvements from the A34 Weeping Cross to the Queensville island. This phase will see final surfacing to complete works at Weeping Cross. The next phase to Radford Bank will continue in daytime while the overnight work […]
Key stage reached in new link road project in East Airdrie
Plans for the new East Airdrie Link Road have taken a significant step forward with the approval of the Outline Business Case by Glasgow City Region City Deal Cabinet. The 10km single carriageway road will run from north of the M8, at the A723/Newhouse Interchange, to the A73 north of Stand/Riggend with associated active travel […]
First phase of transport improvements in Poole starts 2 September
Construction of major bus, walking, cycling and road improvements on Ringwood Road in Poole starts next month. The first phase of work takes place from 2 September 2024 until spring 2025 at two locations on Ringwood Road: between Sea View Road and Balston Road; and between Alderney Roundabout and Mountbatten Roundabout. The following sustainable travel […]
Octavius secures further £11.5 million phase of Ryde Pier improvements
Octavius has secured the important next phase of work to repair and preserve the historic Ryde Pier structure on the Isle of Wight. This project phase will include renewal of the permanent way railway tracks, new GRP fencing, walkways and troughing and associated upgrades to signalling. Octavius Programme Manager Julian Wisbey commented “this award follows […]
Wiltshire Council updates on opening of Melksham Eastern Relief Road
With work to the Spa Road roundabout in Melksham due to be completed in mid-August, Wiltshire Council has updated its residents on the opening of the connecting Melksham Eastern Relief Road (MERR). Following the completion of the roundabout works, these will be subject to inspections by council officers, who will also inspect the two signal-controlled […]
Balfour Beatty VINCI moves new 84 metre Aston Church Road bridge for HS2 into place in Birmingham
In a major construction operation, Balfour Beatty VINCI on behalf of HS2 has moved a 1,600 tonne steel and concrete bridge into place in Saltley, Birmingham in just five hours. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres long and 21 metres wide, was moved over the existing Birmingham to Derby railway line. […]
