National Highways may “rethink” roadworks
National Highways says it will reconsider how it manages roadworks on a stretch of the M6 near Lancaster after drivers reported being stuck in queues for 12 hours over the weekend. Lancs Live reports a spokesperson told it bosses “might consider” changing the way the roadworks are being implemented and the diversion route after the […]
National Highways’ trial to treat carriageway spillages enters next phase of project
A trial to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways is entering the next phase after a range of products were put through their paces. Forensic evidence such as tyre marks and debris – usually found on the road following a major incident – were placed on the 200-metre trial area at Santa Pod […]
National Highways supports campaign to boost recruitment in logistics sector
National Highways is supporting a recruitment campaign to boost applications for roles in the logistics sector. The industry has long had difficulties in attracting and retaining staff, but now Generation Logistics has been launched to help attract, identify and develop a new and diverse generation of talent to fill vacancies industry-wide and future-proof the sector. […]
National Highways set to invest £280,000 on community projects in Staffordshire
National Highways is to fund £280,000 worth of community projects in a Staffordshire town which will protect schoolchildren and pedestrians, support businesses and ease parking problems. New school crossings are planned and there will be extra parking at a busy community square in Stafford after money was saved on the nearby upgrade of the M6 […]
National Highways starts search for innovations that will help reduce the impact of roadworks
A new innovation competition intended to reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers, local businesses and communities has been launched by National Highways in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult. The competition will look for innovations that make a difference for road users, communities and businesses impacted by roadworks National Highways is seeking new technology, products […]
National Highways publishes road safety review
National Highways has published its latest casualty figures for the Strategic Road Network covering the year 2020. The figures show that in 2020, the number of those killed or seriously injured onthe SRN fell notably following fluctuations since 2012. This can in part be attributed to lower traffic flows during Covid lockdowns. This pattern has […]
National Highways enhances safety on M1 and M6 smart motorways
A review of incidents on the M1 and M6 has led to a range of safety measures being undertaken by National Highways, including a promise of stopped vehicle detection being installed by the end of the month. In March 2020, the Secretary of State for Transport published the Smart motorway evidence stocktake and action plan. The […]
Skanska wins A46 Newark Bypass contract
National Highways has awarded Skanska the contract to upgrade a 6.6km stretch of the A46 Newark Bypass in the Midlands, including the construction of new bridge over the A1. The project will deliver a dual carriageway A46 Bypass, providing two lanes in each direction, between the Farndon and Winthorpe junctions. Skanska will now begin design […]
National Highways to invest £196m into Midlands road schemes
National Highways has announced confirmation that it will invest in more than 140 road improvement schemes across the Midlands region with £196 million worth of investment. The work will cover projects on major trunk roads and motorways including M6, M5, M1 and A43. It said pedestrians and cyclists would also see the benefits of the […]
Connect Plus starts next stage in search for contractors for framework agreement that will help upgrade M25
Connect Plus, which undertakes maintenance and upgrade work on the M25 for National Highways, is looking for contractors to join a framework agreement for a range highway improvement works. Connect Plus published the contract notice for the call off framework agreement earlier this month. It is now valued at £167M, a jump from its value of £150M […]