State-of-the-art thermal sensors installed across West Berkshire highway network

West Berkshire Council and highway maintenance partner, VolkerHighways are leading on a countywide initiative to invest £225k in state-of-the-art thermal sensors that are fixed to street lighting columns along winter maintenance routes and on winter gritting vehicles. The data from the new sensors will be integrated into the Council’s winter forecast process allowing more informed decisions […]

West Berkshire’s roads could get £38.2m investment over the next five years

West Berkshire Council is planning a significant investment in its infrastructure with a roads budget strategy going before its executive committee for approval today. Projects such as network capacity improvements at the Robin Hood roundabout in Newbury will get £1.5m, and the Kings Road link road another £1m. Money from from local developers, as part […]

Velocity and VolkerHighways use Rhinophalt asphalt preservation to keep Newbury roads in better condition for longer

Local roads in Newbury have received an extension to their lifespan in an initiative to trial innovative treatments by the local authority. Road repair specialist Velocity worked in conjunction with term-maintenance contractor VolkerHighways, initially treating 6,000m2 as part of a 25,000m2 project. As an approved installer of ASI’s Rhinophalt, Velocity are working with local authorities […]

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