Highways

Black Cat junction to go triple deck under £1.4bn scheme

Highways England has announced its delayed £1.4bn plans to improve the Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route, which includes one of the East of England’s most congested junctions.

Lord warns 'deadly' street design is increasing vehicle speeds

The average speed of vehicles using a shared space in London has increased by 5mph over the past six years, new figures have revealed.
'Much needed and long-awaited' AWPR opens at last

The delayed Aberdeen bypass has fully opened, despite an ongoing row between the Scottish Government and the contractors on the project.
Police cuts suspected as drink-drive deaths hit eight-year high

Road deaths involving drink-driving incidents are at their highest level since 2009, according to official estimates.
Solution to £8bn cost of congestion must come from 'in city halls'

Drivers in the UK lost an average of 178 hours a year due to congestion in 2018, costing £7.9bn, according to the latest data from INRIX.
Pothole compensation 'costs councils nearly £3m a year'

Councils paid £2.8m to drivers for damage caused by potholes in 2017/18, according to new figures.
Bus gate signs 'too cluttered' for the brain to process

Essex County Council is refusing to review its operation of a bus gate in Chelmsford despite losing an appeal against being fined by a motorist and pressure from a local MP.
Battery impact considered as part of zero emissions plans

The Government has carried out research into greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and 'the emissions from battery production' as part of its plan to phase out petrol and diesel cars from 2040.
Bidding opens on £20m future roads fund

Entries have now opened on two competitions supported by a £20m fund to find the UK's most innovative ideas in how to 'revolutionise' roads and driving.

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£32,233 to £41,846

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£52,004 to £55,188 per annum

Looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead, manage, and develop the Council’s Development Management team. Newark, Nottinghamshire

Recuriter: Newark & Sherwood District Council

HGV Driver/Loader (Waste Management)

£22,021—£23,836 per annum (FROM 1 APRIL 2019)

Driving & loading a refuse/recycling collection vehicle up to 26 tonne gross weight, collecting recycling or household waste throughout Torridge Bideford, Devon

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Director of Highways and Transport

c£100k

We are looking for a passionate and energetic leader to deliver a range of ambitious and major projects. Lancaster, Lancashire

Recuriter: Lancashire County Council

Director of Growth, Environment & Planning

c£100k

Our new Director will help us to develop a strong corporate vision, strategy and robust operations to service. Lancaster, Lancashire

Recuriter: Lancashire County Council

Head of Highways and Network Operation

£55,537 to £59,663

We are looking for an experienced transport professional with an excellent grounding in Highways and transport operations. Blackburn, Lancashire

Recuriter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council