Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are not a one-size-fits-all solution to improving air quality, as illustrated by Nottingham City Council and DEFRA, which this week agreed the city does not require a charging low emission zone to meet its air quality targets. This landmark move has been welcomed by the Freight… Read more »
Survey reveals driver dissatisfaction with roads
Thirty-five percent of road users in a poll have said they’re not satisfied with Highways England’s management of roadworks. Watchdog Transport Focus asked more than 8,000 road users how they felt about motorways and major ‘A’ roads managed by Highways England in their Strategic Roads User Survey. The picture is… Read more »
New gritters take to the road
A fleet of new look gritters, using state-of-the-art technology, are on the road this winter following a multi-million pound investment. The first delivery of the new gritters took place in October and will improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles improved technology, ergonomics and enhanced visibility. Despite… Read more »
Road improvements must start now says RHA
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news that Mr Hammond has announced that Government will halve the amount smaller firms have to pay to hire an apprentice from 10% to 5%. Also welcomed is his recognition that the UK road network is in desperate need of a cash injection and intention to earmark… Read more »
A1 congestion cutting plans go on show
Chance for local residents to attend public information events to discuss improvements between the A1 Scotswood and North Brunton. Highways England will be taking to the road to show how plans to tackle congestion on the A1 between Scotswood and North Brunton will help improve journey times and safety along… Read more »
Government must urgently push ahead with Lower Thames Crossing, says FTA
As the next phase of statutory consultation for the Lower Thames Crossing today, the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the only business group representing all of logistics, has urged government to proceed with construction of its approved route across the Thames to increase capacity and connectivity on this vital road network…. Read more »
Road networks in heart of england to receive connectivity boost, says FTA
Following years of inadequate infrastructure, the UK economy is set to benefit from vastly improved road connectivity, according to leading business organisation the Freight Transport Association (FTA), thanks to two new schemes – the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway and the proposed reclassification of an A14 section to a motorway. However, FTA, which… Read more »
Nottingham’s clean air proposals come with no cost to road users
The Road Haulage Association welcomes Nottingham City Council’s proposals to reduce emissions without charging road users. The city was ordered by the Government to submit proposals to bring in measures to comply with legal emissions levels. Nottingham is set to meet its targets thanks to its investment in low emission… Read more »
Plans for part of A14 upgrade to become a motorway
Highways England is proposing for an 18-mile section of the A14 in Cambridgeshire to be classified as a motorway once upgrade work is complete. Highways England is proposing for an 18-mile section of the A14 in Cambridgeshire to be classified as a motorway once upgrade work is complete, bringing economic… Read more »
Innovative technique to install two bridges in one weekend on A14 upgrade
Building two 1,000 tonne bridges while keeping a very busy road running. How do you build two 1,000 tonne bridges over a very busy road while (nearly) keeping the road open throughout? You build them at the side of the road and wheel them into place at the end! This… Read more »
