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🏆 Roads Academy wins at the ICW Awards! 🏆 David O'Neil and Dr. Ghaith Al-Werikat, MCIOB, CSM accepted the 'Developing the Next Generation of Collaborative Leaders'. David O’Neil's continual efforts and dedication was also acknowledged by the institution and received “The collaborative pioneer leader award”. As the sector wide leadership development programme, Roads Academy is about equipping our current and future leaders with the skills, capabilities and behaviours to meet the needs of our customers and connect the country. Learn more about the Roads Academy, see the link in the comments. #ICWAwards2024 #RoadsAcademy

Ready to drive in the winter weather? 🚗 Here are 3 things you can do to prepare before setting off on your long journey: ❄️Check the weather forecast ❄️Plan your route ❄️ ‘Top up’ your fuel, oil and screen wash #TRIP #WinterDriving #UKWeather #SaferRoads #RoadSafety

🌟 A heartwarming story from our motorway network... 🐾 When Gretl the Weimaraner found herself lost on the M25, quick thinking and collaboration made all the difference. Our control room operators tracked her on CCTV and worked closely with traffic officers to keep her safe while arranging a reunion with her worried family. After four sleepless nights searching for their beloved pet, Gretl's owners received the call they'd been hoping for. "We spotted Gretl in the distance... it was the most amazing moment when she came towards me," says owner Lorraine. "Saturday was the happiest day of our lives." Gretl is now back home and resting her tired paws. ❤️🏠

To mark the opening of the Sparkford to Ilchester scheme in Somerset, our Chief Executive Nick Harris and Sarah Dyke MP took part in a planting ceremony. As part of the scheme, we planted 89 individual native trees 🌲 and created over 6 miles of new hedgerow. #NationalTreeWeek

Did you get to see BikerTek at Motorcycle Live last week? Our bespoke and fully functional motorbike was created using medical grade titanium body parts highlighting the very real risks faced by motorcyclists on British Roads. A team of experienced and respected bikers who all have the very same components in their own bodies accompanied the bike. The bikers gave the audience the opportunity to hear their stories, opening important conversations about road safety. #MCL24 #Festival #MotorcycleLive

With varying weather conditions throughout the winter that can change at short notice, it’s essential to inspect your vehicles and plan ahead to stay safe before setting off on a long journey. 🚗 Remember to: ❄️ Top–up: Fuel, oil and screen wash.  ❄️ Rest: Plan your journey in advance with regular stops to prevent driver fatigue.  ❄️ Inspect: Check lights and tyre pressure/ tread.  ❄️ Prepare: Have a plan for severe winter weather conditions. #TRIP #WinterDriving #UKWeather

Congratulations to our Traffic Officer Tony Neve for winning a Police Public Bravery Award at the National Police Chief's Bravery Awards. Tony received the award for heroically rescuing a young woman from the motorway.

Road safety is, and will always be, our number one priority, and our ambition remains that no-one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads. Trucks are essential for our economy and to improve truck safety we are working with Euro NCAP through the introduction of a Truck Safe rating because road safety is a shared responsibility. Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks introduced its new initiative, the first-ever TRUCK SAFE assessment programme, focusing on Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) safety. This new initiative is a significant step towards the Vision Zero goal, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Road safety is a shared responsibility. Working with partners and road users themselves we can collectively achieve our ambition that no one is harmed while travelling or working on our roads. #SaferJourneys#TRUCKSAFE hashtag#EuroNCAP hashtag#VisionZero

📢 We've extended the deadline for you to apply for some graduate programmes and Year in Industry placements! Don't miss this opportunity to join a team that's shaping the future of UK infrastructure. Apply now 👇 ▶️ https://lnkd.in/epXe22iz #GradJobs #Careers #LookingForWork #Hiring

Our Historic Railways Estate (HRE) is a collection of over 3,100 structures and assets which were once part of Britain’s rail network. As part of HRE, work began on the beautiful Riddings Viaduct this autumn, located across the border of England and Scotland. The viaduct was built by the North British Railway as part of its branch from Riddings Junction, a station on the outside of Carlisle, to Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway. The line opened on 18 March 1864. Work being done on the structure includes: 🧱 Repairs to masonry and concrete 🏗️ Repointing of open joints 🔧Restoration to the parapet handrails All repairs are to be undertaken on a like for like basis using materials that match as closely as possible to the existing materials. If you want to learn more about Riddings Viaduct, follow the link in the comments section ⬇️