Jun 8, 20222 minRoads as carbon sinksThis week (6 June) saw Shell Bitumen officially launch a new type of bitumen called Shell Bitumen CarbonSink. In essence, it is a mixture...
Jun 1, 20223 minNew ports tracker: connectivity countsTwo weeks ago, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) announced the launch of a new tracker which will combine port...
May 24, 20221 minDecarbonising the asphalt repair industryThermal Road Repairs is DECARBONISING the asphalt repair Industry. Our equipment is now fully BIO-FUEL enabled. So, if you want a high...
May 18, 20222 minBio-propane: big possibilitiesThis month Scottish aerospace company Orbex revealed a prototype of its new Prime rocket, designed to launch small, commercial...
May 11, 20223 minWhen zero carbon isn’t zero carbonIf someone claims they have built a net zero carbon road, do they mean: They have built a road and, in doing so, have emitted no carbon,...
May 4, 20223 minHow good are your roads?Every year since 2016 the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), which keeps its eye on rail operators and National Highways, has reported on the...
Apr 27, 20223 minVive la difference!For an illustration of the gaping cultural chasm between the UK and our French neighbours, look no further than our pothole campaigns....
Apr 20, 20222 minLive Labs to tackle net zero highwaysOn 2 April, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced funding for a second round of Live Labs projects: £30m will go to projects which...
Apr 13, 20222 minWhy councils are planning to miss net zero datesNew research from countryside charity CPRE shows that councils are creating local plans which mean they won’t meet their net zero carbon...
Apr 6, 20223 minHow much does it cost to repair a pothole?It would cost £12.64bn to get through the backlog of carriageway repairs in England and Wales and the average time for maintenance...
Mar 30, 20222 minLower Thames CrossingOn 14 March National Highways announced the shortlist of bidders who can now tender for the two road contracts for the Lower Thames...
Mar 23, 20223 minNo more noise!How would you feel if Metallica rocked up outside your house and started playing? Aside from the metal fans among you, the likelihood is...