ERIC 2016, the first European Road Infrastructure Congress, has called on the region’s governments to come together and work more imaginatively with the private sector to bring about a safer and more effective highway network.
Speaking at the congress’ opening ceremony, FIA president Jean Todt said that if the EU is serious about improving its road safety record, it is essential to develop a high quality highway infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Todt (who is also the United Nations special envoy
The UK government will hand out to a number of councils in England extra money for pothole repairs, said Chris Grayling, transport secretary.
Around €125 million will be shared out, with the south-west county of Devon getting the lion’s share – nearly €5.2 million.
The funding is in addition to €86 million Pothole Action Fund and the almost €7 billion set aside for improving local roads across the entire UK.
Major developments and next steps in UK local planning and major infrastructure policy will be discussed at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum taking place later this month.
With the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) now in full operation, the Forum will see delegates assess early indications of its impact on the planning system in England.
Other key topics include how to preserve local democracy while coordinating large projects, progress on sustainability, and how to successfu
