Tag: Roads
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In pictures | The best images from December
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Historic Environment Scotland Highlands church ceiling gets a touch-up Painting conservators from Historic Environment Scotland are helping to conserve the unique ceiling at St Mary’s Church in Grandtully, Perthshire. The ceiling was first painted in the 1600s and is divided into roundels and…
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Video | HS2 completes ‘innovative’ M6 bridge slide
Russell Luckhurst, BBV engineer leading the delivery of the works, said: “We’re all feeling a huge sense of pride after sliding a 4,600-tonne viaduct into its final position this weekend. The third and final slide of the east deck viaduct was delivered over a live motorway for the first time in the UK, making this…
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Lower Thames Crossing contractors begin search for TBM
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“By unlocking vital capacity across the Thames, the Lower Thames Crossing will relieve congestion at Dartford and create better connections between our ports, manufacturing centres and communities, but also be a key driver of jobs, growth and opportunity,” Lightwood added. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Highways firm handed £1m fine after worker death
A construction company has been fined £1 million after a road resurfacing project ended in tragedy in May 2022. Robert Morris, who was working on the project in Haringey, north London, was struck and killed by a reversing road-sweeper. Marlborough Highways Ltd, Morris’ employer, was handed the fine earlier this month following a joint investigation…
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HS2 tunnel reaches milestone following ‘serious challenges’
The realigned A361, which runs over one of the longest ‘cut-and-cover’ tunnels on the HS2 project, has been reopened. A short section of the road, which runs from Banbury to Daventry, was closed for 11 days to allow the carriageway to be safely realigned over the top of the first section of the tunnel. Set to…
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How Contractors Can Strengthen Our Roads & Highways
Far more than just physical connections between cities, our nation’s road and bridge systems are the lifelines of our economy and daily life, enduring relentless loads, severe weather, and chemical assault. Despite their robust design, these structures are deteriorating at an alarming rate. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the average age of…
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Suicide prevention guidance released for highways sector
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Elizabeth Pettersen, high risk locations programme manager at Samaritans, added: “Suicide is not inevitable, and together we can help prevent it. The road sector has an important role to play in making sure suicide prevention is considered at every stage, from design through to maintenance. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building More Than Roads: A New Approach to Growth in the Asphalt Industry
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In an industry known for grit, legacy, and tradition, Ali Williams brings something different to the table: perspective. As Business Development Manager for Elite Paving, she doesn’t just help grow the company’s client base — she’s helping to reshape how the asphalt industry presents itself, both to potential customers and future workers. Williams is part…
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Can cities and states keep their roads in good shape?
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A majority of states anticipate a funding shortfall over the next 10 years that could prevent them from properly maintaining their roads and bridges, according to an analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts published July…
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Hydrogen diggers can now use UK roads
JCB chairman, Anthony Bamford, called the news “historic”. He met the Future of Roads minister, Lilian Greenwood MP, who signed the statutory instrument allowing the government to make the changes to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 for this provision. View the original article and our Inspiration here