Concerns surrounding the future of the A64 dualling scheme, a vital route in North Yorkshire, were voiced recently at a North Yorkshire Council meeting, emphasising the potential impact of the government on infrastructure developments.
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Severfield’s £20M bridge weld issues impact HS2 and National Highways structures
Severfield has reported non-compliant weld specification requirements on more than 12 bridges across High Speed 2 (HS2) and National Highways projects, which it estimates will cost over £20M in remediation works.
HGV bridge strikes led to over 100 days’ worth of rail delays last year
New statistics from Network Rail reveal that bridge strikes involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) led to over 100 days (150,000 minutes) of delays for rail passengers in Britain last year.
Lessons from cancelled £630M A27 bypass where inefficiencies impacted scheme by 59 weeks
A document released by National Highways has detailed how the construction schedule for its now-cancelled £630M Arundel bypass on the A27 was impacted by 59 weeks through inefficiencies.
HS2 starts foundations work on third A38 overbridge in Staffordshire
Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture (BBV) has started works on the foundations for the Rykneld Street bridge which will take High Speed 2 (HS2) under the A38 near Lichfield in Staffordshire.
National Highways records further increase in all carbon emissions as it vies for net zero
National Highways saw all of its recorded carbon emissions rise in the latest financial year, data obtained by NCE has revealed.
Prep works and subcontractor procurement underway on £210M M3 junction 9 scheme
National Highways and contractor VolkerFitzpatrick have kicked off preparatory activities for the £210M upgrade of junction 9 on the M3, with subcontractors shortlisted for works packages.
National Highways only completed 54% of its planned crash barrier inspections last year
Data analysis conducted by NCE has uncovered that National Highways was only able to complete 54% of its planned vehicles restraint system (VRS) inspections over the 2023/2024 financial year.
16km of new lanes opened on M6 between Warrington and Wigan
Costain, as part of the SMP alliance, and National Highways have marked a significant milestone on the M6 smart motorway upgrade with the opening of new lanes between Warrington and Wigan this week.
How standards are being challenged on HS2’s Delta Junction viaducts
Precast segmental viaduct construction for HS2’s Delta Junction required a challenge to long-established standards and led to the deployment of a UK-first installation method.