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 »
Select Committee looking into the issue of potholes – can you help?
Westminster has launched an inquiry into the state of England’s local road network and the Road Haulage Association is urging hauliers to respond. Lilian Greenwood MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, says that poor roads harm local economies, are dangerous for all road users, and the subsequent damage to… Read more »
A23 junction upgrade plans revealed
Plans to relieve congestion at a significant traffic hotspot on the A23 are going on show. Sections of the A23 at Hooley will have an extra lane added, upgraded traffic signals will be installed and new pedestrian and cycling facilities will be introduced. Hooley junction is where the M23 motorway… Read more »
Severn Crossing officially renamed ‘The Prince of Wales Bridge’
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend ceremony to celebrate the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing The Prince of Wales has officially marked the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing at a ceremony in Newport at the beginning of the month (2 July). His Royal Highness… Read more »
Smoother, safer Eden Valley journeys in £5 million A66 repairs
Businesses, commuters and tourists are to get smoother, safer journeys along the A66 through Eden Valley in Cumbria – thanks to a £5 million package of repairs. Major road reconstruction between Kirkby Thore and Low Moor east of Penrith, will start on Friday 7 September. It involves 7 successive weekend… Read more »
Proposed Leeds and Birmingham Clean Air Zones show some progress, says FTA
The plans announced last week (21 June 2018) for Clean Air Zones in Leeds and Birmingham show some steps forward for managing the impacts on business in the cities, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), but the schemes will still produce substantial costs for small businesses. Leeds Council has… Read more »
