Coroner makes safety recommendations after smart motorway death
A Coroner is calling for better public understanding of safety on smart motorways, as a report has been published into the death of a woman on the M1. A Prevention of Future Deaths Report looked at the death of 62 year old Nargis Begum who was in a car which broke down on the M1 […]
Work starts on speed limit cut and extra Jenoptik average speed cameras on A120 in Essex
Work is getting underway on improvements to the A120 aimed at cut road traffic collisions on a road where fatal crashes have taken place over last few years. As part of the improvements, sections of the road will have their speed limit reduced from 60mph to 50mph between Horsley Cross and Parkeston towards the Port […]
McKinsey wins National Highways efficiency contract
McKinsey & Company has been appointed efficiency programme delivery partner of National Highways in a deal worth up to £75 million. Consultancy.uk reports the contract involves supporting the delivery of National Highways’ efficiency programme, during roads investment strategy 3 (RIS3). The programme was supposed to start in April 2025, but was delayed as it is […]
Construction begins on National Highways’ fifth green bridge
As part of the major A417 Missing Link project, National Highways has begun lifting 10 huge steel beams to create the base of an environmental bridge. Once lifted into place, the team will begin installing the bridge deck from the Gloucestershire Way bridge at Shab Hill, which will serve as a multi-purpose crossing over the […]
New bridge investigation technologies could ‘transform maintenance of England’s road network’
A research programme described by National Highways as “world leading” and, it says, capable of transforming traditional approaches to the maintenance of England’s motorways and major A-roads has today announced significant technological advances. The Structures’ Moonshot Project, initiated by National Highways and led by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs, has concluded the initial phases of its investigation […]
Shropshire: Public offered chance to meet A49 resurfacing scheme team
Residents and road users are being invited to meet the team who have developed an intensive programme of works to tackle the deteriorating road surface along a stretch of the A49 in Shropshire. Drivers’ journeys will be smoother and safer once work is completed on the road in Church Stretton. The work, between the A49/B4371 […]
Hydrogen powered construction a step closer after successful Lower Thames Crossing trial
The Lower Thames Crossing project’s plan to replace diesel with hydrogen in its heavy construction machinery, and help accelerate Britian’s transition to clean power, has moved a step closer following the successful conclusion of its first hydrogen trial in partnership with Gallagher Group, JCB and hydrogen supplier Ryze Power. The trial was hosted at the family-run […]
National Highways and Historic England sign agreement to protect and promote the nation’s heritage
National Highways and Historic England have signed a landmark agreement to protect and promote England’s heritage, ensuring delivery of good outcomes for people and communities. The Chief Executives of National Highways and Historic England signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 2 June at the recently restored Upminster Tithe Barn. The agreement lays out how […]
National Highways to share information about Lower Thames Crossing work
National Highways are planning a series of public meetings across Thurrock to talk about the work they will be undertaking in advance of construction of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. The project involvesd a major new road being created through the heart of Thurrock linking Kent and Essex via a new tunell to be built […]
Experts call for urgent action on ageing road barrier anchors
Road infrastructure experts are calling for urgent action to stop the continued reuse of existing road barrier and parapet anchors – many installed over 30 years ago – warning that the practice could be puttinglives at risk. Over the past few decades, National Highways has invested significantly in upgrading barriers across the strategic road network. […]