Marlborough streetworks lead to Thames Water apology

Wiltshire County Council is holding an urgent meeting with Thames Water after commuters experienced long delays due to a set of temporary traffic lights that were installed on Salisbury Road in Marlborough while the water company completes repair works. This has resulted in widespread disruption on nearby roads, including the A346 and A4. Wiltshire Council […]

Galliford Try wins £98m trio of infrastructure contracts

Galliford Try has announced it has won three civils contract wins worth a total £98m. One job, for Calderdale Council, is on the £34m A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre scheme. The redevelopment will see Galliford Try improve transport in the area through pedestrianisation, new cycle routes, new bus stops and upgraded crossing facilities. The […]

Thames Water fined £100,000 for unsafe street work practices

Transport for London (TfL) has successfully prosecuted Thames Water for four safety streetworks related offences committed on the Transport for London Road Network. The works took place on the Purley Way, Eltham Road and West Hill in October and November 2019, with prosecution delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Ensuring that street works are safe for people walking, […]