New Non-Executive Director appointed to National Highways Board
Rob Whiteman CBE will be joining National Highways as a Non-Executive Director and chair of its Audit and Risk Committee, starting 1 January 2025, after what the organisation calls “a fair and open competition”. He replaces Kathryn Cearns OBE who will leave the Board in December, having been Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee […]
National Highways improving A38 safety with drainage scheme in Cornwall
National Highways is progressing with a scheme which will improve safety for motorists on the A38 in Cornwall. In recent years, the A38 at Notter Bridge has been identified as a designated flooding hot spot, creating a significant hazard for road users. Following safety studies, a £1.3 million drainage improvement scheme is being carried out […]
A fresh opportunity for National Highways to drive economic growth and accelerated housing delivery
National Highways has a unique opportunity to step into a proactive role in supporting the UK’s growth ambitions, according to new analysis from planning and economic development consultancy Lichfields. The Road Ahead: The Future Role of National Highways in Economic Growth and Housing Delivery analysis emphasises how National Highways can complement its core goals of delivering a […]
Telent appointed by National Highways to manage mission-critical nationwide network
Mission-critical infrastructure specialist Telent has been appointed by National Highways to operate and maintain its Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN), enabling collaboration and digital security across the company’s facilities. As well as providing the WiFi infrastructure for all National Highways staff, the Corporate Network Service connects and supports crucial operational systems across over 130 National […]
National Highways partners with The Tree Council to support up to 40 community projects with tree donations
National Highways is partnering with The Tree Council to support multiple community projects by donating thousands of trees to charities, local communities and heritage and wildlife sites across the UK to benefit biodiversity. Up to 40 tree planting projects are being delivered this year to help meet the target of growing and planting three million […]
Views sought on cutting A-road’s 60mph speed limit
Views are being sought on plans to cut the speed limit along stretches of a major road through Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for safety reasons. National Highways wants to reduce the speed limit on the A47 from 60mph to 50mph on single carriageway sections due to the number of collisions in which people were hurt or […]
National Highways asked for LTC clarification regarding DCO
The Department for Transport’s Transport Infrastructure Planning Unit has written to National Highways asking for comments regarding three questions to do with the granting of the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing. Last month it was announced a decision on whether to go ahead with building the Lower Thames Crossing east of the […]
National Highways’ James Corden named IED Rising Star of the Year
James Corden, Economic Development Planning Manager at National Highways, is the winner of the IED’s Rising Star of the Year award. The award, sponsored by AtkinsRéalis, recognises younger economic development team members aged 30 or under who have demonstrated excellence, commitment and gone above and beyond in their early career. It was presented at the IED […]
National Highways re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
National Highways has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to provide a supportive route into a civilian career for ex-services personnel. We appreciate the unique set of skills and expertise they can bring to our work, and we work with them to make sure they can make an immediate contribution. The Government-owned company’s Chief Digital […]
More than £4m fines rescinded at Dartford Crossing
It’s emerged National Highways cancelled 59,007 penalty charge notices in the year after it switched to a different provider to manage payments for the crossing. London’s Standard newspaper quotes Freedom of Information figures obtained by the PA news agency that show a huge rise after Conduent took over from emovis, compared to 3,595 during the […]