Carbon counting tool by Connected Enviro Net and NY Highways progresses
Development of a tool which measures the amount of carbon used in road maintenance works has progressed to the next level, with it being presented to the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC UK), and National Highways, as well as two local authorities’ highways operations teams. The carbon counting […]
Jamie Crumlish joins NY Highways as new Managing Director
NY Highways Ltd has appointed Jamie Crumlish, formerly of Mac Asphalt Ltd, to the position of Managing Director. Jamie will be taking over from Ross Bullerwell, who has been instrumental in establishing the business and its name in the industry. Jamie said: “The NY Highways business model is an exciting opportunity to deliver effective and […]
North Yorkshire trials new tech to stay ahead in winter roads maintenance
State-of-the-art technology is due to be employed to monitor North Yorkshire’s vast network of roads throughout the winter months to help ensure routes can be kept open during severe weather. Artificial intelligence, computer modelling and live data as well as cutting-edge sensors to check road surface temperatures and moisture levels will be used to closely […]
NY Highways’ incident reporting app shortlisted for national award
A pioneering mobile app developed by North Yorkshire’s newly established highways maintenance company has been shortlisted in the Highways Awards 2022. The Connected Safety Net incident reporting mobile app is used by employees to detect and record near-miss incidents, allowing the use of photos and video to quickly add more detail to reports. It includes […]
Extensive maintenance scheme to begin on Sutton Bank
Sutton Bank on the A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk is set to undergo the most extensive maintenance programme in its recent history, according to North Yorkshire Council. NY Highways teams will survey the entire slope, stabilise the south hairpin bend to prevent landslips and carry out essential maintenance on the rock face to prevent any […]
Rennicks OGPS supports NY Highways with its net zero carbon reduction programme
Two Rennicks Off Grid Power Solutions (OGPS) have been installed at NYHighways to help them meet their environmental goals both now and in the future. Sustainability is naturally (and quite rightly) at the top of many agendas – including that of NYHighways, North Yorkshire County Council’s maintenance provider which is wholly owned by the […]
NY Highways test machine designed to speed up pothole repairs
A sophisticated machine that can repair potholes and other road damage in a matter of minutes is being evaluated by North Yorkshire’s highways engineers. NYHighways is the arm’s-length company responsible for maintaining roads on behalf of ourselves. Staff are now trialing a new machine that allows the operator to make effective repairs to potholes and […]
NY Highways reports good start to surface dressing programme
NY Highways has reported a good start to its annual surface dressing programme. This year’s programme, which will cover about 200 miles, will be the first delivered by NY Highways, the roads maintenance company created by the county council last year. NY Highways has employed a new contractor, Kiely Bros. Ross Bullerwell, Managing Director of […]
NYHighways adopt the Connected Safety Net incident reporting becoming the first highways company to do so
NYHighways has become the first highways company to adopt the Connected Safety Net reporting app. With a focus on safety innovations, the app was a perfect fit for NYHighways and allows employees to quickly and easily report incidents, with functionality to upload pictures, videos, CCTV and audio recordings, while reducing the need for typing out […]
Leadership isn’t just about the individual, it’s about the team, says Martin Duffy on this week’s Highways Voices
Forming a team with the best people around them that have different talent is one of the most important attributes of being a good leader, according to LCRIG Chief Executive and NY Highways Chair, Martin Duffy. He has been speaking as part of this week’s Highways Voices podcast. Mr Duffy said that good leaders are […]
