Lower Thames Crossing launches £1.9m Community Fund
Gravesham and Medway charities and community groups working near the Lower Thames Crossing can apply for cash grants of up to £10,000, as the project launches its new Community Fund. The opportunity for local good causes comes ahead of the start of construction work on the new road and tunnel this year. The project, delivered […]
National Apprenticeship Week: Police officer turned data scientist helping to improve the road network
This National Apprenticeship Week, former trainee detective Ben Harrison is proof that unexpected career changes can open new doors. The 26-year-old from Wakefield never imagined leaving policing would lead to an Apprentice Data Scientist role at National Highways – one he assumed was out of reach without formal qualifications. Ben, who is the featured guest […]
Reports say most smart motorways are not value for money
Many smart motorways are currently failing to offer the value for money expected when they were originally planned, according to newly released reports from National Highways. According to the BBC, Two of the schemes,involving sections of the M25 and the M6, were found to be offering “very poor” value. Just three out of a total […]
Natural England hails “one front door” regulator approach for Lower Thames Crossing
The CEO of the Government’s statutory adviser for the natural environment, Natural England, has published a detailed blog post explaining how partnership working is helping to streamline development of the Lower Thames Crossing, so environmental protections and development goals are aligned rather than in conflict. In the post Marian Spain writes how early collaboration has enabled […]
West Midlands: Development Consent Order approved for A46 at Walsgrave
A multi-million pound roads scheme in the Midlands has been given the green light. Lord Hendy, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander, approved a Development Consent Order (DCO) today for the A46 Walsgrave junction upgrade project, which is part of the crucial Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor between the M5 and Humber Ports. The A46 is one of the UK’s major trade routes, serving millions of people, […]
Newark homeless charity enjoys kitchen makeovers thanks to A46 bypass scheme
Two kitchens at Newark Emmaus Trust’s accommodation have been spruced up thanks to funding from the National Highways team behind the A46 Newark bypass project. More than £8,300 was donated to the charity to renovate two kitchens that had fallen into disrepair, which the charity says will encourage its residents to learn and develop basic […]
National Highways announces departure of CEO Nick Harris
Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, has today announced his decision to step down after five years in the role. He is to remain in post during a short transition period while the Board confirms interim leadership arrangements. Recruitment for a permanent successor will begin in the spring. Reflecting on his decision, Nick Harris said: […]
National Highways offers help for local firms to win Lower Thames Crossing work
National Highways has announced its “giving a helping hand” to businesses across Kent and Essex to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing, as six Supply Chain Roadshows get underway. Work starts on the crossing this year, and with at least £1 in every £3 from the construction budget due to be spent with small […]
Key milestone for new M3 junction 9 roundabout as beams to be lifted into place
An upgrade to the M3 in Hampshire that will improve journeys and boost the economy takes a big step forward this weekend. National Highways is closing the motorway between junction 8 and junction 9 in both directions from 9pm on Friday 30 January to 6am on Monday 2 February so steel beams for the new […]
National Highways to consider feasibility of temporary slip roads at J38 of the M6
A new proposal to change existing plans to partially close an M6 junction for four years is being considered by National Highways. The proposed plans to close junction 38’s northbound side near Penrith, Cumbria, for two years and the southbound section for the same amount of time received criticism from local residents and businesses, says the […]