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 […]
A32 Farringdon to Chawton set to reopen mid-September after Hampshire County Council’s flood alleviation work completed
Drivers will be able to get back on the road along the Farringdon to Chawton section of the A32 sooner than originally planned when the latest phase of Hampshire County Council’s flood alleviation work ends in mid-September While the scheme is largely complete, some unexpected challenges in terms of ground conditions and resource availability have […]
Revamped £8.3m Toneway junction in Somerset now operational
This week saw the reopening of Bridgwater Road in Taunton as the new Creech Castle/Toneway junction became operational. The multi-million-pound revamp of this crucial intersection is being delivered on time and on budget and will see improved traffic flow through the County Town’s main transport artery as well as vastly improved access for cyclists and […]
National Highways set to invest £280,000 on community projects in Staffordshire
National Highways is to fund £280,000 worth of community projects in a Staffordshire town which will protect schoolchildren and pedestrians, support businesses and ease parking problems. New school crossings are planned and there will be extra parking at a busy community square in Stafford after money was saved on the nearby upgrade of the M6 […]
Fast-track planning route to speed up major infrastructure projects
Major infrastructure projects such road improvements and offshore wind farms will be delivered more quickly through a new fast-track planning route, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up Greg Clark announced today (30 August). New powers will mean shorter deadlines can be set for examinations of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects – speeding up decisions and […]
Unesco urges push for alternative to current Stonehenge Tunnel plans
World heritage organisation Unesco has called for various alternative options for the Stonehenge Tunnel route to be considered before the project is given the go ahead. The report was submitted by Unesco to transport secretary Grant Shapps to be considered as part of the process to look again at the development consent order (DCO) application. […]