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Highways England has outlined key information about its Smart Motorways Alliance (SMA) plans – potentially worth up to £6bn over 10 years – which it says reflects a radical new direction for contractual arrangements on the strategic road network. Prior to publishing the contract notice in late September and following a market engagement exercise in July 2018, Highways England has prepared a supplier […]

The Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy was published on 25 July and is available to download from the Government website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy The Strategy’s core objectives are: Raising awareness of passengers’ rights and ensuring better enforcement of existing legislation; Improving the training that all transport services staff receive; Improving information provision before and during journeys; Planning […]

Highways England launches further consultation on proposed changes to A303 upgrade past Stonehenge. Consultation will run from 17 July to 14 August, with two public information events – at The Manor Barn, High Street, Winterbourne Stoke, SP3 4SZ, on Thursday, 19 July (2pm-8pm) and Antrobus House, 39 Salisbury Road, Amesbury SP4 7HH, on 31 July (2pm-8pm). Further details of the proposed […]

9/7/18 : First amendments now available  http://www.standardsforhighways.co.uk/ha/standards/dmrb/index.htm

UKAS update: 06 July, 2018 The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 was enacted on 26th June, making provision for the transfer of EU law into UK law from the date that the UK leaves the EU and creating powers for the correction of any laws that will no longer operate appropriately. This includes EU Regulation […]

BS EN 12966:2014 Incorporating corrigendum June 2018 We are pleased to advise that BS EN 12966:2014 was published including the National Annex and National Foreword on Tuesday, 12 June 2018.   Well done to everyone who has taken part in this process on behalf of ARTSM. This is now available through Working Group Chairs and the General […]

8.6.18  :  Public views on a proposed permanent solution to avoid the need for Operation Stack will be invited during a six-week listening exercise being launched on Monday 11 June  (for more information go to highwaysindustry.com

Last call for cycle and walking safety responses before DfT consultation closes on 1st June.

Please find Guidance and a checklist for your use in our members area. Don’t forget this comes into force on 25th May 2018.  Further information can be found on the ICO website  

23/4/18  Lincolnshire County Council is planning a bidders day ahead of inviting bids for a £762m highways maintenance framework. This will take place in Lincoln on 18 May. To book your place e-mail the council. (for further information see Highways England press) 20/4/18  Highways Indsutry.com are currently promoting “£270m Area 10 specialist highways works up for grabs”. […]