H6, V6 and V8 road to get the ‘Golden Grid’ treatment in Milton Keynes
Following work on the H5 Portway and H8 Standing Way schemes earlier in the year, three more grid roads in Milton Keynes will receive intensive repairs and maintenance over the next few months, reports the council. Starting with Whitney Roundabout and Oxley Roundabout on the western side of the city, extensive works are being coordinated […]
Active travel and public realm improvements delivered in North Glasgow
A City Deal project led by the council that is helping to transform an area of North Glasgow into a vibrant neighbourhood by improving its connectivity with the city centre and adjacent communities has recently delivered public realm improvements and enhanced active travel routes. An upgraded pedestrian route linking the city centre with Speirs Wharf and […]
Consultation for Caerphilly Interchange opens as concepts are revealed
The next phase of consultation for the exciting Caerphilly Interchange proposal is now live. This stage of consultation is the first opportunity to view visuals on the potential development of the project. Following an insightful initial consultation period, the next phase of discovery aims to outline the potential ideas for the proposed interchange. Residents are […]
Improved crossings in Oldham will make travelling easier for pedestrians and cyclists
The Oldham Council has secured funding of £652,180 to build 4 cycle and pedestrian crossings in the borough – helping to improve safety for residents and making journeys for pedestrians and cyclists easier. The funding, which will come from the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund, was formally accepted by Oldham Council’s Cabinet […]
Plans to transform the A12 move closer
Transformative plans to improve the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester have moved a step closer after the Planning Inspectorate formally accepted National Highways’ proposal to upgrade the 15-mile section. Following that decision on the 12 September a period of Relevant Representation commenced prior to the Planning Inspectorate starting the full 6-month examination period. When this […]
Final phase of work to begin on new sustainable travel route in Ferndown
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022. The work, being delivered by Dorset Council and funded through the south east Dorset Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), includes: […]
Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet decides on two new major road improvement schemes
Two new major road improvement schemes have been discussed at Worcestershire Council’s Cabinet meeting this week. On the agenda for discussion was the North West Worcestershire Corridor (NWWC) Kidderminster and Hagley scheme and the A44 / A4538 scheme between Evesham and Worcester. The two schemes could bring significant improvements to the county’s major road network, […]
John Sisk & Son appointed to Kex Gill re-alignment project
John Sisk & Son has been selected to carry out the re-alignment of the A59 at Kex Gill. Sisk has a strong local presence in Yorkshire having recently completed the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) City Centre Gateways and are delivering major infrastructure work at York Central. North Yorkshire County Council has awarded preferred […]
West Sussex striding towards longest coastal path in the world
Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world, according to West Sussex County Council. The England Coast Path is being developed by Natural England, in partnership with local access authorities, including West Sussex County Council. The 2,795-mile route is […]
New footbridge leads next step of restoration at Lower Otter
A new footbridge has marked the next phase of the Lower Otter Restoration Project in Devon. Significant progress has been made on preparing and consolidating the new raised and flood-free route of South Farm Road ready for construction, the building of a road bridge under which tidal waters will flow, and the lowering of Big […]
