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Eurovia Surfacing introduces AI human detection and emergency autobraking rollers
Eurovia Surfacing is introducing a new standard on site safety for the construction and highways industry by becoming the first...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Solar savings for Dorset’s highways
Dorset Council are feeling the benefit of the sun, after installing solar panels on highways depots in Charminster, Ferndown and...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Hydrogen powered construction a step closer after successful Lower Thames Crossing trial
The Lower Thames Crossing's plan to replace diesel with hydrogen in its heavy construction machinery will help accelerate Britian’s...
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Jun 5, 20254 min read


Major changes coming to West London streets as TfL expands cycle route
Transport for London (TfL) and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham have announced that construction will begin later this month...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Silvertown Tunnel easing congestion, TfL says
Transport for London (TfL) has shared the first insights about the impact on traffic of the new Silvertown Tunnel, as part of...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Leo Quinn appointed Life President of The 5% Club
Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed Life President of The 5% Club, the national charity he founded in...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Holcim acquires Gloucestershire asphalt plant
Holcim UK has acquired an asphalt plant in Sharpness to strengthen its offer in the southwest of England. Holcim UK, formerly Aggregate ...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme development consent given
The M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport....
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


Concrete road barrier to protect school pupils
A temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road safety. The structure...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


Dedicated road marking team mobilised throughout the Highlands
Highland Council’s dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region. Chair of...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Network Plus Overhauls Delivery of UK Field Services
One of the UK’s largest utility contractors, Network Plus, which also helps a number of network operators to deploy full fibre broadband...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


Contractors hit with non-compliant roadworks fines
A county council has issued fines totalling £685,000 in a year for non-compliant roadworks. Norfolk County Council said it issued 44,000...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


UK first as Tufflayer SAMI asphalt gains BBA HAPAS approval
• Heidelberg Materials UK is the first asphalt supplier to gain BBA HAPAS approval for a SAMI (stress absorbing membrane interlayer)...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


M25 named as motorway with the most breakdowns in England
The M25, also known as the London Orbital, is officially the biggest breakdown hotspot of England’s motorways, according to a new study....
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Jun 4, 20252 min read


AtkinsRéalis welcomes £15.6b investment in regional local transport
AtkinsRéalis has welcomed an announcement expected today from the Government regarding the allocation of £15.6 billion in funding for...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read


Record road improvement programme planned for East Sussex
A record number of East Sussex roads will be given a new lease of life with this year’s programme of pothole-preventing work. More than...
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Jun 4, 20252 min read
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