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AXA welcomes UK government's road infrastructure funding
The planned investment will help reduce insurance claims. AXA Retail has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to invest £24 billion in...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20252 min read
Gateshead Council Issues Highway flyover update
Detailed preparations are being made for the demolition programme to take down the Gateshead Highway flyover, which has now been closed...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20252 min read
Preferred option for A494 River Dee Bridge replacement announced
The plans for a replacement for the A494 River Dee Bridge, a key part of North Wales’ road infrastructure, have taken another step...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20252 min read
Car carrying mattress and fridge on its roof stopped on M11
And finally… a driver in Essex was stopped by police on the M11 for transporting a fridge, mattress and foldable table on the roof of...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20251 min read
Lorry drivers seen flouting Severn Bridge weight restriction
Weight restrictions on the Severn Bridge have once again come under scrutiny after pictures were taken of Heavy Goods Vehicles flouting...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20251 min read
Peak District viaduct to get £7.5m renewal
A rail viaduct crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a facelift. Network Rail has contracted Amco Giffen to carry...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20251 min read
Balfour Beatty names next MD to lead regional construction services business
Nick Rowan (credit: Balfour Beatty). Balfour Beatty has named the next managing director (MD) to lead its UK Construction Services...
Safer Highways
Jun 16, 20251 min read
TLS Group – TLS Showcases Capability with new Company Video release
TLS Group is proud to unveil its brand-new video, offering a dynamic snapshot of the scale, expertise, and operational reach behind one...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20251 min read
Inside the world's biggest crash test: Cranfield University and Channel 4 stage a groundbreaking motorway pile-up
In 2020, nearly 20% of all motorists killed in the UK died in crashes involving three or more vehicles…also known as a pile up.(1)...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20256 min read
Gallows Corner junction to close from 23 June until September as part of next phase
Gallows Corner flyover will be completely replaced using existing foundations Built in the 1970s, the flyover requires major...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Scottish council launches SME testbed for low-carbon road materials
North Lanarkshire Council has launched a new initiative to help small businesses overcome barriers to deploying low-carbon road materials...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20252 min read
£37.7 million plan to bring smoother journeys across Westmorland and Furness
Thousands of highways and transport improvements will bring smoother journeys to Westmorland and Furness as a part of a £37.7 million...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Reigate MP launches cross-party Campaign for Better Roads
Reigate MP Rebecca Paul has launched a new cross-party group in Parliament dedicated to improving the state of the UK’s roads. The...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20252 min read
SWARCO VMS used to inform drivers planning their route across new Renfrew Bridge
A series of highly versatile and reliable Variable Messaging Signs supplied and installed by SWARCO UK & Ireland is helping to advise...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Labour could mandate 20mph speed limits on all school streets as thousands call for safer roads
Labour could introduce more 20mph speed limits along major residential streets to help protect vulnerable road users and pedestrians,...
Safer Highways
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Four roads in picturesque tight-knit Kent village set for 20mph speed limits
A consultation on the 20mph speed limit proposals has been launched by Kent County Council. Four roads in a beautiful village in Kent ...
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Jun 12, 20252 min read
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