Highway Maintenance
RAC: Desperate state of UK roads highlighte...
Despite a national coronavirus lockdown, RAC patrols went to the aid of a staggering 4,694 drivers who had most likely broken down as a result
Anti-ageing cream for roads!
Highways England is trialing a new type of material for resurfacing roads which aims to help them last ‘significantly’ longer and reduce the need for
‘Up-down’ approach to highways ...
A legacy of inconsistent funding is still preventing local authorities from being able to provide long term, cost effective maintenance improvements for local roads. That’s
Funding to fix potholes allocated to local ...
Councils across England have today been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes across the country. It is the second instalment
Highways England: What a difference a year ...
Fascinating new footage released by Highways England offers a bird’s eye view of progress being made on the £78 million transformation of a busy M6
Potholes a growing concern for drivers
Potholes are perceived by motorists to be a much more significant concern on the road than they were three years ago, overtaking texting and drink
Vanishing act for ghost markings
An end to confusing ‘ghost markings’ on roads could soon be in sight following a competition launched by Highways England to tackle the worldwide issue.
Abseiling, crawling and diving – all in a...
A two-year routine maintenance programme by Highways England on a bridge used by around 23,000 drivers a day has recently completed – with hardly any
Government funds 93 new gritters
The Government has invested over £16m to help Highways England roll out ninety three brand-new gritters for use this winter, ensuring traffic can continue to move smoothly
Robotic ‘pothole police’ innovator to r...
University spin out, Robotiz3d, is to begin developing the world’s first autonomous robot to patrol the streets in search of potholes, following successful private investment.
