Transport Scotland’s Cumbernauld depot plans rejected by North Lanarkshire Council
Planning officers have refused to approve proposals for a transport depot in Cumbernauld. North Lanarkshire Council officials have objected to proposals from Transport Scotland to develop a new roads depot with salt storage barn, wash-bay, solar panels, storage bays, a garage and workshop, office and welfare building and parking for staff vehicles and HGVs, says the Glasgow Times. The location […]
Ecopals accelerates sustainable road construction with recycled plastic asphalt additive
Just months after completing the United Kingdom’s first-ever EcoFlakes project in Motherwell, ecopals has successfully delivered a second project in the area of North Lanarkshire Council. A section in Strathclyde Country Park has now been upgraded with EcoFlakes PRO, the company’s high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastics. The rapid follow-up project reflects the strong […]
Low-carbon roads: North Lanarkshire Council’s Knowledge Bank sets national benchmark
North Lanarkshire Council, supported by Amey, has delivered the CEDR Knowledge Bank, an open‑source digital platform giving local authorities access to carbon data, materials comparison tools and shared learning to help decarbonise road maintenance. The platform marks a key milestone as the ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK programme approaches the […]
Trials see potholes repaired with tyre waste
Sustainable road construction specialists PRG Scotland is carrying out trials of waste tyre-derived pothole repair materials in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council as part of the UK Government-backed Live Labs 2 initiative, which supports innovation focusing on decarbonising local road infrastructure, says Tyre & Rubber Recycling. The additive is made from end-of-life tyres and is designed to improve bitumen performance while lowering […]
Live Labs 2 launches knowledge bank
North Lanarkshire Council and their partners, Amey, announce the launch of their Knowledge Bank, a new open-source digital platform designed to support local authorities in their efforts to decarbonise the local roads network. The platform offers access to peer reviews of public sector materials and enables users to share case studies. By fostering collaboration and transparency, […]
Partners launch innovation sandbox solution in Scotland to decarbonise UK roads
In partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, North Lanarkshire Council has launched the Barriers to Decarbonising Roads Sandbox (BDRS) as part of the ADEPT Live Labs 2 programme’s Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads. ADEPT Live Labs 2 is a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme, funded by the Department for Transport, aimed at decarbonising the […]
Work begins on Motherwell’s active travel links
North Lanarkshire Council has commenced construction of active travel links across Motherwell town centre, beginning today, Monday 13 January, with improvements to the pedestrian and cycling route between Asda and the Civic Centre. This will involve widening and resurfacing paths, a new junction arrangement at Watsonville Park and Oakfield Road to create more space for pedestrians […]
Key stage reached in new link road project in East Airdrie
Plans for the new East Airdrie Link Road have taken a significant step forward with the approval of the Outline Business Case by Glasgow City Region City Deal Cabinet. The 10km single carriageway road will run from north of the M8, at the A723/Newhouse Interchange, to the A73 north of Stand/Riggend with associated active travel […]
HOCHTIEF awarded large contract for infrastructure maintenance in Scotland
HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been awarded a contract by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland for maintenance and investment in road and infrastructure improvements. The contract has a minimum term of eight years and can be extended up to a maximum contract period of twelve years at the discretion of the council. Services are expected […]
New transport hub opens in Motherwell
A new transport hub has opened in Motherwell, including a new access road and path to the railway station, taxi rank, parking for blue badge holders, and drop off spaces. An expanded bus stop next to station has space for four buses, and real time information signs will be installed. Cycle parking is also available. The […]