Prince of Wales Bridge reopens after lighting columns replacement
National Highways has successfully removed 35 faulty lighting columns on the Prince of Wales bridge (M4 J23-J22) and have reopened the bridge in both directions. The emergency works saw the agency temporarily switch off lighting on the bridge and a 40mph advisory speed limit was in place on the bridge during the hours of darkness. […]
Clearview Intelligence enhances Milton Keynes with new SolarLite Path Studs to support safer, year-round travel
Milton Keynes is set to benefit from a major upgrade to its walking and cycling routes as Clearview Intelligence begins the installation of more than 4,000 SolarLite Path (P) solar-powered studs across the city. The rollout will take place over the next few months, bringing improved visibility and safety to key sections of the active […]
Brighter nights ahead as Staffordshire invests in LED streetlights
Staffordshire County Council has invested in new LED streetlights to help keep the county’s roads safer and brighter whilst making big cost savings. With the clocks having gone back on Sunday 26 October, the county council is reminding residents of its ongoing commitment to upgrading a further 15,000 streetlights across Staffordshire. This £4.9 million investment […]
Gloucester: CU Phosco and M Group Highways complete strategic lighting infrastructure improvements
CU Phosco, working with M Group Highways on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, has successfully completed a lighting replacement scheme on Metz Way, Gloucester. The project involved the removal and replacement of high mast structures and installation of LED street lighting to improve safety, reducemaintenance demands, and support local connectivity on one of the city’s […]
CU Phosco appoints Stuart Murray as Contracts Director Designate
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established exterior lighting manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Stuart Murray to the role of Contracts Director Designate. Stuart has been with CU Phosco for over 17 years, and he said of his new appointment: “I’ve developed significantly during my time here at CU Phosco, from starting out and learning about […]
Signify’s LED lighting helps Sefton with net zero ambitions
Lighting company Signify is supporting Sefton Council’s climate action by upgrading the borough’s public lighting to energy-efficient LED. The project includes the upgrade of 26,000 light points on traffic routes, roads, streets, and residential areas. The phased program will be completed in 2025 and is expected to reduce annual maintenance by 45%, saving the council […]
North Yorks highways service leads the way in cutting energy consumption
New lighting has been installed at highways depots in North Yorkshire as part of a commitment to reduce energy use and tackle climate change while also protecting the natural environment. In a bid to improve energy efficiency, we have replaced all standard light fittings at our network of highways depots with LED lighting. The new […]
Analysis shows the environmental value of switching to LED street lighting
New analysis of the power usage and therefore environmental impact of streetlighting suggests that councils can reduce their carbon footprint by 13 tonnes of CO2 per mile if they switch from traditional lamps to LEDs. Based on statistics that show an LED uses just 40% of the electricity of a traditional lap of similar effectiveness, […]