£5.6 million road safety boost for two Derbyshire roads
Two of Derbyshire’s roads that were ranked in the top 50 of the highest risk roads in England are to benefit from a £5.6 million of government grant from the Safer Roads Fund. Derbyshire councillors will review plans to undertake public consultation about the proposed safety improvements for the A5004 Long Hill Buxton to Whaley […]
National Highways to invest £196m into Midlands road schemes
National Highways has announced confirmation that it will invest in more than 140 road improvement schemes across the Midlands region with £196 million worth of investment. The work will cover projects on major trunk roads and motorways including M6, M5, M1 and A43. It said pedestrians and cyclists would also see the benefits of the […]
Councillors in Lincolnshire call for greater investment in public transport
Councillors in Lincolnshire have called for greater investment in public transport, roads and ‘green’ travelling. This comes as part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership’s response to National Highways’ ‘Vision for Route Strategies’ consultation and Lincolnshire County Council’s Local Transport Plan consultation. The Partnership, which consists of South Holland District Council, Boston Borough […]
Councils unite in support of A120 upgrade route
Councils have re-stated the importance of upgrading part of the A120 to a dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12. ECC, together with Braintree District Council, is also urging National Highways to press ahead with a widely supported route for the road. Essex County Council has already run a public consultation into proposed routes for the […]
M6 scheme clocks up 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury
The M6 project has reached 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury. Since the scheme hit the ground in summer 2019, there have been no Lost Time Incidents – that’s more than 800 days of keeping workers safe on site. Around 100 people are working on the £78 million transformation of the […]
Funding for £8 million major road improvement scheme in Peterborough recommended for approval
Over £8 million in funding for a major road improvement scheme in Peterborough has been recommended for approval by Peterborough City Council. The report, authored by Lewis Banks, the council’s Transport and Environment Manager recommends granting approval to the award of £8,166,819 to deliver an improvement scheme on the A1260 Nene Parkway Junction 15. The […]
Multi-million pound transport schemes in Somerset get Government funding
Major improvements to the A38 northern corridor heading into Bridgwater are a step closer today after Government approved a £10 million funding bid. Money from the Treasury’s Levelling Up fund will help pay for more than £3.4 million worth of cycling and walking infrastructure along the entire corridor as well as a remodelled Dunball junction […]
North Ayrshire Council to apply for £25 million from Levelling Up Fund for B714 improvements
North Ayrshire Council is looking for £25 million of government funding to help fund the upgrade of a ‘missing link’ road in the region. The council will apply for money through the Levelling Up Fund to make changes to the B714 on top of £3 million of the council’s own money to provide the 10% […]
Highways England confirms £218m investment to improve roads, pavements and bridges in the East of England
Highways England has confirmed a £218 million investment in several roads, pavements and bridges in the East of England over the next year. Motorways and major A roads including the M11, A14, A1, A47 and A12 are all included in the package. The planned works, include road resurfacing, bridge joint replacements, the creation of cycle […]
