Merseyside: £7m upgrade to A5036 junction delayed
The planned start of works on the A5036 Park Lane junction upgrade in Sefton, Merseyside, originally scheduled for Saturday 8 November, has been postponed. The decision follows feedback received during recent engagement with stakeholders and relates to the potential impact of our work on wider improvement projects in the area. National Highways says it is […]
Smart Motorways protests: National Highways responds
National Highways have issued a response to last week’s protest by the Smart Motorways Kill campaign, amid calls for Department for Transport to release smart motorway impact reports. A National Highways spokesperson said: “Safety is our number one priority, and we’re doing everything in our control to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our network. […]
Recycled road surface project paves way to zero carbon highways
A project to resurface a stretch of road in East Anglia – using recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery – is smashing low carbon targets. National Highways tasked its contractors Heidelberg Materials and WSP to deliver resurfacing of the A47 between Acle and Great Yarmouth, in a low carbon way. The result is a new structural […]
M42 scheme recycling drive benefits local communities
A recycling drive by the team behind National Highways’ M42 junction 6 scheme is seeing local communities benefit in surprising ways from repurposed items from the construction site. Playtime is now a lot more fun for residents at the nearby Birmingham Dogs’ Home while a Solihull school can boast its own forest school thanks to […]
National Highways launches call for innovators to help shape the future of England’s roads
National Highways has launched an Open Call to tackle key challenges that range from improving safety to creating a better customer experience. National Highways is calling on “problem-solvers and creative thinkers” to contribute to the future development of England’s motorways and major A roads. Through National Highways Innovation and Research Designated Fund an Open Call […]
Orwell Bridge project wins Outstanding Achievement Award at National Highways ACE “Better Together” Awards
Winvic Construction Ltd has been recognised for its industry-leading approach to collaboration and project delivery, with the Orwell Bridge Westbound Joint Replacement project winning the Judges’ Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Highways Asset Community East (ACE) “Better Together” Awards. The judges selected the Orwell Bridge project for its exemplary demonstration of collaboration, customer focus, and stakeholder […]
Building the road to talent: Skills for Life discussed on today’s Highways Voices
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is how to attract talent into highways and transport, so today on Highways Voices we discuss that very issue and hear about a solution that’s there for us to use now, as we talk Skills for Life. This is a government-led campaign that promotes and provides access […]
Mott MacDonald hosts Digital Roads Symposium analysing resilience, sustainability and service excellence
The engineering, management, and development consultancy Mott MacDonald is hosting an event next month that will bring national and local government together with the private sector to explore how digital tools and approaches are driving change across the UK’s roads sector. The Digital Roads Symposium will feature interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and insights into the […]
National Highways continues M5 safety investment with barrier renewal scheme
National Highways is continuing its investment in the South West M5 with a scheme to renew one and a half miles of safety barrier in Somerset. The wire rope central reservation barrier along a section of the motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater has reached its end of life and will be replaced with new steel […]
National Highways urges drivers to check tyre labels
National Highways is reminding drivers to check tyre labels when buying new tyres, as they contain information on the performance of a tyre and can help with making informed decisions around what tyre is right for you. Tyre labels, which have been legally required to be displayed or discussed when buying new tyres since 2012, […]