Transport & Infrastructure
Go-Ahead for HS2 Train Station
26 May 20
Planners have been given the go-ahead to begin work on the UK’s largest ever train station, HS2’s West-London super hub, Old Oak Common.
Funding for North Somerset Cycle Scheme
25 May 20
Highways England are investing in a 24-mile coastal cycle way, since 2015 more than £85m nvested into new and upgraded cycle ways
Ground Investigation for Lowestoft Flood Barriers
25 May 20
The £67 million Lowestoft flood risk management project run by Balfour Beatty had moved a step closer to the start of construction.
£2Bn for Fast Track Walking and Cycle Schemes
22 May 20
The UK Transport Minister has pledged to help councils fund a rapid switch of road space over to greater walking and cycle use. Grant Shapps, UK Transport Minister, has announced £2 billion in funding to help local authority highways and streetwork firms with the task of marking pop-up bike lanes,
Building sustainable infrastructure
15 May 20
How can existing infrastructure be retrofiited or changed to help deliver a more sustainable, carbon neutral future.
St. Modwen Secure Gatwick Development
8 May 20
St. Modwen has successfully secured detailed planning permissions for a 64,752 sq ft unit at St. Modwen Park Gatwick
HS2 Hunt for Track and Precast Contractors
7 May 20
HS2 high-speed rail project has begun the search for specialist contractors to design and build 280km of high-speed slab track between London, Birmingham and Crewe. Successful contractors will also get the opportunity to take a lead role in managing and coordinating the complex interfaces between the track and other elements
Kier Secure Surrey CC Highways Contract
7 May 20
Kier Highways have secured another 12-month contract worth c.£40 million to continue to provide highways maintenance works to Surrey County Council.
Active Travel Infrastructure Initiative Launched
6 May 20
The Scottish Government have announced a new fund which will fund a new infrastructure programme to enable more space for social distancing
