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Less safe, more speed?
Wednesday 16 May 2012
If the movement for higher speed limits does gain pace (pardon the pun!) and is ultimately successful, there will undoubtedly be calls for more anti-skid surfacing on the UK’s roads
Pothole Review recommendations welcomed
Monday 30 Apr 2012
The Pothole Review, undertaken by the Department for Transport’s Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP), has been published under the title ‘Prevention and a better cure’ and its recommendations have received widespread support.
Cold-mix method for high-friction surfacing certified
Monday 16 Apr 2012
Following a long test period, a new type of high-friction surfacing has been certified by BBA-HAPAS (British Board of Agrément’s Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme) for use on the UK’s road network.
Innovative Gumdrop bin
Monday 02 Apr 2012
Over 30,000 pieces of gum get stuck to Oxford Street alone every day and that the government spends £150 million a year trying to clean up gum litter around the UK
Marine anti-fouling secures financial and environmental benefits
Thursday 15 Mar 2012
For ship owners, operators and even leisure sailors who are seeking ways to reduce their expenditure, anti-fouling measures can offer surprisingly short payback periods.
Councils help to solve sticky problem of chewing gum
Wednesday 29 Feb 2012
The 2012 CGAG campaign, which launches in March, is the sixth national campaign and will see no less than 16 local authorities working with their respective communities to encourage a responsible attitude to chewing gum disposal.
Heathrow to face its busiest day ever due to Olympics
Wednesday 22 Feb 2012
The runways will be at capacity during the peak periods and the operational staff at Heathrow will undoubtedly be devoting additional resources to runway services such as refuelling, baggage loading and aviation rubber removal.
Scotland pays out £1.7m in pothole compensation
Friday 06 Jan 2012
Scottish local authorities paid out the princely sum of £1,738,966 in compensation for pothole damage between the years 2006/07 and 2010/11.
Dartford Crossing improvements promised
Tuesday 23 Aug 2011
Plans are underway to tackle congestion at the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing and to invest in major improvements at the site.
Highways Agency feeds data to TomTom
Tuesday 23 Aug 2011
The Highways Agency (HA) has reached an agreement with leading sat nav provider TomTom to feed up-to-date traffic information from England's motorways and major A roads into its sat nav services.