First major gritting run of winter on national network as temperatures drop
Gritters went out for the first time in many areas over the weekend as temperatures dropped across England. Gritters went out over the weekend for the first significant operation of this autumn and winter season on motorways and major A-roads as temperatures dipped across the country. Leading-edge technology, in-depth forecasting, and work with partners such […]
Four firms reach final stage of low carbon programme
Four companies have reached the final stage of a programme seeking low carbon solutions on National Highways’ network. Fully circular, low carbon fencing materials and smart fibre reinforced plastic bridge beams are among projects by companies participating in a programme seeking low carbon solutions on National Highways’ network. Four firms have made it through to […]
National Highways selects Kainos-Arup as Data Science Partner for Digital Lab
National Highways, the UK government company responsible for the strategic road network, has announced its selection of Kainos-Arup as a Data Science Partner for its Digital Lab. Under the contract, Kainos and Arup have formed a unique partnership bringing together Kainos’ national scale end-to-end digital expertise with Arup’s deep transport domain and advanced data analytics […]
National Highways sponsors Purple Tuesday
National Highways has sponsored Purple Tuesday this week to help, together with its suppliers, to improve access and inclusion on its network. Purple Tuesday is a global social movement working to improve customer experience for disabled people and their families. The initiative helps organisations improve their relationship with disabled people, raising awareness of accessible issues and […]
National Highways launches inaugural social value report
National Highways has published a report detailing the work it does to deliver social value. Last year National Highways launched a social value plan which set out a number of targets for 2022-24 besides maintaining and improving the roads. These included making sure that at least 5% of its workforce is enrolled on formal aprpenticeships […]
Work comes to an end on A38 maintenance scheme
A comprehensive maintenance scheme which will mean safer and more reliable journeys using the A38 through Staffordshire is coming to an end. The final cones will be removed from the busy dual carriageway this week marking the conclusion of the essential works between Fradley and Barton under Needwood. National Highways has carried out a programme […]
National Highways recognised for geospatial innovation
National Highways has been announced as the only UK winner of an Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award, having won the accolade for its innovative use of geospatial technology, enabling a quicker response to incidents on the road network. National Highways is using Esri enterprise GIS to support its Digital Roads strategy by consolidating all […]
A14 reconstruction reaches half way stage
National Highways’ £37m concrete road reconstruction scheme on the A14 between Haughley and Tothill has reached its midway point. In mid-April, National Highways began main construction on a project to completely remove the concrete road surface of the section between junctions 47a and 49 and some of the foundations, before rebuilding the road with recycled […]
Driver banned after being caught on CCTV crashing through closed-off road as workers flee for safety
A motorist has been banned from driving after smashing through a barrier on a closed-off section of carriageway and sending road workers running for cover. CCTV footage shows a silver BMW breaking through a temporary and illuminated barrier as contractors are forced to jump out of the way as the male driver ignores warnings to […]
New weather stations to help get England’s motorways and A-roads ready for winter
With winter approaching, National Highways is investing £15.4m in new state-of-the-art network of weather stations, including supporting infrastructure, that will provide real-time data of road conditions. As the clocks go back this weekend, the organisation is ready for the winter season with more than 530 gritters to call upon in adverse conditions and around 280,000 […]