National Highways

Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road in quest for safer drivers

Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – Operation Tramline was born. Since that day, more than 51,500 offences have been recorded by officers from 35 different police forces patrolling across the country in […]

Jenoptik to provide major safety boost for Essex A-road

A key route across north Essex will benefit from a new scheme which aims make the road safer for road users and those living nearby. Work started yesterday on improvements to the A120, designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the […]

M49 link road lighting upgrade completed

CU Phosco, in partnership with Mway Comms, has successfully upgraded the lighting along the M49 link road in Gloucestershire, replacing outdated SON lighting with advanced P862 LED luminaires. This project, initiated by National Highways, is part of a £126m Nationwide Project aimed at significantly improving energy efficiency, safety, and greatly decreasing the CO2 footprint of […]

Transport Secretary announces near-£5 billion National Highways investment

Local highway authorities will receive £500 million to fix potholes and £4.8 billion investment for National Highways to keep the strategic road network working. Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP announced two key measures to boost funding for transport as part of the government’s commitment to renew national infrastructure, improve England’s road network […]

A38 Derby junctions project moves ahead after resolution of legal challenge

National Highways is moving forward with site surveys for the A38 Derby junctions scheme after overcoming a second legal challenge last year. The £250M A38 Derby junctions scheme is advancing to the next stages of the project, following the resolution of a second legal challenge last year. National Highways is proceeding with planning and preparation, […]

David O’Neil joins LCRIG Advisory Board

National Highways Supply Chain Director David O’Neil has joined the LCRIG Advisory Board, bringing what the organisation calls “a wealth of expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate” and marking “an exciting new chapter in our partnership with National Highways, a valued LCRIG Partner Member”. Mr O’Neil joins the Local […]

Motorway closures: M4 joins M25 in shutting this weekend

As the final closure of the M25 in Surrey gets underway this evening (Friday), another full motorway closure also comes into effect near Bristol. The M4 will be closed in both directions between Junction 18 for Bath and 19 for the M32 to demolish the A432 Badminton Road Bridge.  The closure lasts from 7pm on […]

Amey awarded Gold Standard in National Highways Supplier Assessment

Amey has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard in the National Highways Strategic Supplier Procurement Plan (SSPP) assessment for 2024. This recognition reflects Amey’s unwavering commitment to excellence in procurement, supply chain management, and operational performance. The Gold Standard initiative is a rigorous assessment that evaluates various aspects of a company’s operations. Amey’s dedication to […]

DfT publishes report on impact of volumetric concrete mixers on bridges

The Department for Transport recently commissioned a report through National Highways (NH) on the impact on existing bridge structures from higher weight volumetric concrete mixers (VCMs) permitted under the current temporary arrangement to inform future decisions. The final report provides a summary of findings related to the viability of allowing VCMs to continue operating at higher weights. […]