Mayor condemns government’s major road decisions as ‘retrograde’ and ‘baffling’

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow has criticised government proposals to revoke planning consent for the A47 dualling scheme and drop plans for A10 improvements. The post Mayor condemns government’s major road decisions as ‘retrograde’ and ‘baffling’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Electric paver debuts on A47

An Ammann electric paver was used for the first time for upgrade work on the A47, laying asphalt made from recycled materials, and working alongside an electric roller.

‘Real buzz in the sector’: Roads minister discusses RIS3 as A47 Thickthorn Junction progresses

The roads minister told NCE about the excitement in the UK highways sector around Roads Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3), while on a recent visit to the A47 Thickthorn Junction upgrade where work is ramping up. The post ‘Real buzz in the sector’: Roads minister discusses RIS3 as A47 Thickthorn Junction progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

DCO for A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling to be revoked

The government is proposing to revoke planning consent for a long‑planned upgrade of the A47 between Wansford and Sutton after abandoning funding for the scheme. The post DCO for A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling to be revoked appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 | Closures on A47 in Birmingham to start ahead of Saltley Viaduct replacement

Closures of the A47 Heartlands Parkway in east Birmingham will start this weekend as HS2 carries out preparatory works for its major 18-month operation to replace the Saltley Viaduct. The post HS2 | Closures on A47 in Birmingham to start ahead of Saltley Viaduct replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.