2017 news

Over 10,000 vehicles were checked at various locations around the island

Price increase for 2018 fees and charges from the Department for Infrasturcture are kept in line with States guideline

A policy for dealing with encroachments on the foreshore has been approved by the Minister for Infrastructure

From January 2018 all commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes must have an annual roadworthiness inspection

Some trees are being removed and others are being added in the Charing Cross area

From Tuesday next week, people will be able to use PayByPhone when parking in the various street locations

A property required for the construction of the new hospital has been purchased by the States

Construction of a new path for pedestrians and cyclists to the English Harbour starts on Monday 20 November

The project is due to begin in January and finish in June 2018

From Thursday 2 November 2017 the Energy from Waste plant is having its second annual maintenace outage

New lights and controlling equipment are to be fitted at the junction of Gloucester Street and Esplanade

Drivers will be able to use the PayByPhone app to pay for parking in all States car parks

The final phase of St Saviours Road resurfacing begins on 23 October 2017

An appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the new sewage treatment works at Bellozanne is to be made by the Department for Infrastructure

The final phase of St Peter's valley path from the duck pond to De Quetivel Mill was opened today

A Robinia tree is going to be removed from Bath Street on Sunday 8 October

PayByPhone trial extends to Patriotic street and Les Jardins car parks

Jersey is to accept the same foreign driving licences as the UK for exchange to a Jersey licence

The Department for Infrastructure is hosting an international conference on sea lettuce management

The Department for Infrastructure is asking customers of the household recycling centre to ensure they remove batteries from electrical items

The Department for Infrastructure with the Parish of St Saviour and the community representatives are consulting on road safety improvements to Longueville Road

The trial of the PayByPhone app is extended to Pier Road car park from Monday 25 September 2017

The new road surfacing work on La Route d'Ebenezer in Trinity is now complete

Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Eddie Noel, has agreed to the speed limit changes proposed by the Parish of St Brelade

The Department for Infrastructure is refurbishing First Tower and Minden Place car parks

The new service is being trialled at Green Street car park from 13 September 2017 and gives parkers an alternative to buying pay cards

Consumer research has identified a lack of understanding of the distinction between taxis and cabs and how their fares are applied

A statement from the Department for Infrastructure clarifies the legal situation with Jersey's foreshore

As part of its ongoing programme of road maintenance, the Department for Infrastructure will be applying GripFibre micro asphalt to La Route d'Ebenezer from Monday 14 August

A new crossing and bus shelter are among the improvements for pedestrians that follow a community consultation

The Department for Infrastructure is starting the resurfacing of St Saviour's road on Sunday 23 July

The Parish of St Clement and the Department for Infrastructure are creating safer walking and cycling routes to and around Le Rocquier, St Clement's and St Christopher's schools

The Gunsite sea defence project starts on Monday 3 July and will last for 14 weeks

Detail regarding the lay-out of the new Hospital is part of the plans, which also give an idea of the scale of the building

The Department for Infrastructure has agreed to phase in the introduction of liquid waste charges

The Department for Infrastructure has restored the fountain in the central market, following an extensive refurbishment programme

Repairs to the rock face means there will be fewer parking spaces available at Snow Hill car park for a limited time

The public is being reminded that it is illegal to allow surface water to drain into the foul sewer network at private properties

The sea wall construction will incorporate a curve on the sea side to deflect waves

From Tuesday 6 June 2017 pay cards and parking permits will be needed

Asbestos, which was stored in shipping containers, has now been buried in a specially lined cell at La Collette

The Minister for Infrastructure has expressed his disappointment in the actions taken by the rank taxis to go on a lightning strike today

An auction for short and easy to remember number plates are up for auction

Today the Minister for Infrastructure opened the second phase of the newly constructed pedestrian and cycle path in St Peter's valley

The Minister for Infrastructure and his officers have met with representatives of the taxi-cab industry to bring about a single tariff system for both rank taxis and private hire cabs

Another Future St Helier project gets underway. Following the succesful trial closure of Charing Cross, the Department for Infrastructure has started paving the existing road

The Minister for Infrastructure has approved the acquisition of fields for the new Les Quennevais Secondary School

The Council of Ministers has just lodged an Appointed Day Act for Article 4 to change the Drainage (Jersey) Law 2005

The E bike grant scheme operated by the Department for Infrastructure has reached the limit of its allocated funding

A routine road check conducted at the end of last week found 12 vehicles with faulty lights or tyre defects

The Department for Infrastructure are looking for six new apprentices to start in September

Plans to improve the pedestrian and cycling routes to St Clement schools will be discussed at the session on 20 April 2017

The installation of a further batch of shelters at bus stops around the island is proposed

The Department for Infrastructure has completed the resurfacing on La Route de la Trinite. The road was fullky opened on Friday 7 April.

The Department for Infrastructure has 10 four digit registration numbers available from its Driver and Vehicle Standards office.

The new Household Reuse and Recycling Centre has been shortlisted for the MRW National Recycling Awards 2017

New traffic signals are being installed at the junction of Kensington Place and the Esplanade

The Department for Infrastructure has been preparing the new waste charges for commercial customers (non-household charge scheme)

The Department for Infrastructure and the Parish of St Clement are holding a drop-in session at Le Rocquier School on Wenesday 22 March about safer routes to St Clement schools

The Department for Infrastructure will be starting the next stage of the improvements at Green Street roundabout on Monday 13 March.

The Department for Infrastructure is holding a drop-in session at Bel Royal School on Tuesday 7 March for people to find out more about the proposed pedestrian and bus user improvements

The Department for Infrastructure is holding a drop-in session on Wednesday 1 March for people to find out more about plans to create a boardwalk at the French Harbour.

As part of the next stage of safety improvements new kerb lines are being installed using temporary blocks

The horse chestnut trees in the Royal Square will be pruned on Sunday 26 February

The Department for Infrastructure is introducing an online application process for renewing or replacing a Jersey driving licence once the law has been amended

Deputy Anne Pryke has joined Deputy Richard Rondel as another assistant minister for the Department for Infrastructure

The Department for Infrastructure is launching a pilot scheme to provide bus travel passes for Jersey residents who have a long-term disbility that prevents them from driving

A new zebra crossing is being installed in Green Street, followed by the resurfacing of the Green Street roundabout

The Department for Infrastructure is holding a drop in session to provide information about the development of the new sewage treatment works at Bellozanne

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) now has 10 four digit vehicle registration numbers available to purchase from its Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) office

From 1 February 2017, the cost of parking will increase by 2p per unit / hour, from 76p to 78p

This Future St Helier project will provide much more space for pedestrians on this busy street