The Missing Link: Solving a 50-year transport challenge on today’s Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices we visit the site of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, and one with a very interesting back story. The A417 Missing Link project in Gloucestershire has been covered quite often on Highways News, so now with construction work at a critical phase, Kevin Borras visited the project office in […]
“A decisive step forward for the highways sector” – Industry reacts to RIS3
The highways sector has reacted to yesterday’s publication of the Government’s long-awaited £27bn Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3). James Birch, managing director for Transportation at Kier Infrastructure said: “We welcome the RIS3 announcement and long-term commitment to renew and strengthen the strategic road network for communities across England, as well as supporting economic growth. “Our […]
Kier Transportation first company to achieve Social Value Quality Mark Platinum
Kier Transportation has become the first company to be awarded the Platinum level accreditation by Social Value Quality Mark CIC (SVQM CIC). This level requires two years of evidence and is currently the highest independent award for social value excellence in the UK. Achieving Platinum has been a three-year process which has seen Kier Transportation […]
Shortlisted contractors named for fifth section of A9 Dualling Programme
The shortlist of contractors for construction of the fifth section of the A9 – from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie – has been confirmed as the dualling programme continues to gather pace. The three contractors participating in the next stage of the competition for the contract to upgrade approximately 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) of the A9 to […]
Award-winning collaborative delivery uses AI-technology innovation
Clearway, in tandem with Kier Transportation, and supply chain partner Core Highways, have successfully addressed potential road safety issues on the A417 Missing Link Scheme’s main access point in the Cotswolds. Concerns were raised about the practicality and safety of this busy junction becoming the main site entrance for the A417 Missing Link major project […]
Driving forward improvements to roads across West Northants
Motorists across West Northamptonshire are seeing an increase in pothole repairs and road resurfacing schemes, enhanced by additional funding as part of the Highway Investment Programme. In July of this year, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) approved an additional £10 million to extend resurfacing, maintenance, and local infrastructure improvements. Since then, a variety of works, have […]
Additional multi-million-pound investment into West Northamptonshire’s roads
West Northamptonshire Council is set to invest up to £10 million additional investment into schemes aimed at improving roads across West Northamptonshire, subject to Cabinet approval next month. The investment will enable West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and its highways partner Kier to carry out works such as an extension to the surface dressing programme, the […]
North Northamptonshire highways programme starts to repair winter damage
As the weather starts to improve, North Northamptonshire Council has started the spring and summer phase of its extensive highways repair programme. Every year there is a planned programme of works which involves various treatment methods, running alongside the reactive maintenance that addresses issues highlighted by routine inspections and reports via the council’s website. Roads everywhere are […]
Summer road maintenance scheme to begin in West Northants
West Northamptonshire’s fleet of highways machinery is preparing to roll out the summer road maintenance programme, focusing on major projects that require warm and dry weather conditions. Like many councils, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) faces the challenge of roads deteriorating during cold and wet winter weather, needing urgent action. Over the years, here as well […]
Somerset Council and Kier launch new highways partnership
A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. The new £225m contract started on 1 April and covers key maintenance works on Somerset’s 4,172-mile road network. This includes road repairs, drainage, […]