VINCI Highways announces the acquisition of remaining 70% stake in TollPlus
VINCI Highways has announced the acquisition of the 70% stake it did not already hold in TollPlus Inc, a software company that specialises in toll road back-office systems and mobility solutions. Holder since 2016 of a strategic stake of 30% in the capital of TollPlus, VINCI Highways has been successfully developing in the free-flow market […]
Government developing monitoring and evaluation strategy for Levelling Up Fund delivery
The Government is developing a monitoring and evaluation strategy for its Levelling Up Fund delivery. It is currently developing the plan for the overarching programme evaluation and we intend to carry out a feasibility study to fully assess the options for impact and value for money evaluations. The following section sets out the aims of […]
Works progressing well ahead of bypass construction
Preparation works for the construction of the much-anticipated £74m Middlewich Eastern Bypass are continuing to progress well, according to Cheshire East Council. A programme of preliminary works is being implemented during 2022. This has seen the recent completion of construction of a railway access point to the site, near Booth Lane and the British Salt […]
M Group Services signs ambitious, science-based emissions reduction commitment
M Group Services has signed a letter of intent to cut down its carbon emissions, supporting the Science Based Targets initiative. Following the announcement of M Group Services’ leading ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) rating in February, we are pleased to report the Board has committed to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), supporting efforts to […]
Costain announced as delivery partner for major transport plans in south Lancaster
Costain will design and deliver a sustainable and innovative road scheme that will transform how people travel around the region, the company has said. Working collaboratively, Costain’s expertise will develop the plans for the Lancashire County Council led project which includes a £100m highways infrastructure programme, a new layout for junction 33 of the M6, […]
Work begins to upgrade safety barriers on motorway
National Highways is starting work on a series of enhancements on more than 60 miles of dynamic hard shoulder motorway across the country by upgrading the central reservation safety barriers. The steel central reservation is being replaced with a more modern, concrete barrier, which is even stronger than the metal ones and helps to significantly […]
Queensferry Crossing now successfully protected from the wind
The Queensferry Crossing has remained open in high winds on more than 100 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge is likely to have closed to some or all traffic. The landmark was reached during storms in early February, which brought winds gusting up to 68mph to the Forth Bridges. The Queensferry Crossing is fitted with […]
Ringway Jacobs starts installation of temporary bridge in Hulcote Mill in Central Bedfordshire
Ringway Jacobs Central Bedfordshire Council Highways team has started a project in Central Bedfordshire where they have been tasked with replacing Hulcote Mill Bridge situated on a cul-de-sac. Efforts were made to find an overland diversion route to allow the road to be closed whilst works were carried out, but, within reason, none were possible. […]
Hull to spend extra £11m on highway maintenance
Hull City Council is to spend an extra £11m on highway maintenance in the next year as part of a strategy that has a strong focus on maintaining existing assets. Labour council leader Councillor Daren Hale said the inclusion of an extra £11m for highways maintenance works within the capital strategy was a statement by […]
New images show over 60km new or improved pathways proposed by the Lower Thames Crossing
New artist impressions and maps released by National Highways show over 60km of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, that will be delivered in Kent, Thurrock, Brentwood and Havering as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project. National Highways is one of the biggest builders of new pathways in the UK, […]
