National Highways chats to the public about Stonehenge Tunnel plans
A so-called “chatty van” used by National Highways is being used to engage with people in Wiltshire about plans for a tunnel on the A303 under Stonehenge. Members of the project team were out over the weekend and will be this week to give updates on what’s happening on the scheme, in a bid to […]
Green mapping project delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University set to boost roadside biodiversity
A highly detailed map of the habitats found alongside England’s busiest roads will be produced for the first time under plans to boost biodiversity. Manchester Metropolitan University has been commissioned to develop a new mapping system which will make it easier for National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for motorways and major A roads in England, to […]
National Highways launches revised asset management strategy
National Highways has launched its revised asset management policy and approach with a focus on whole life costing and delivering an even more consistent approach to asset management on its network. The strategy, Our Approach to Asset Management, said that while the organisation has an established approach to whole life cost in line with its […]
National Highways helps bring ‘Capability Brown’ pool back to its former glory
A wildlife haven in Herefordshire managed by the National Trust has been restored to its former glory thanks to funding from National Highways. The restoration work of the 16-acre pool at Berrington Hall, near Leominster in Herefordshire, started in autumn last year and finished in February this year. The conservation work included careful woodland management […]
National Highways to upgrade A12 and A14 road surfaces
The A12 and the A14 in the East of England are set to receive upgrades thanks to a £200million investment from National Highways. The East Anglian Daily Times reports that over the next 12 months, parts of the A14 and the A12 will be resurfaced in an attempt to “create a smoother road surface, reduce noise for […]
National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts announce biodiversity boost across South West
National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to launch a new £6 million Network for Nature programme that will improve habitats across the South West of England benefitting people, nature and wildlife. The projects will help create, restore and connect places for wildflowers, trees and wildlife, where the environment has been impacted by […]
A31 to briefly shut seven times for bridge demolition
The work to widen the A31 near Ringwood in Hampshire to three lanes in each direction is moving on, with a complicated bridge demolition taking place this week. The bridge deck is being cut into pieces and a crane will lift it into tipper trucks that will take it off site. This section of the […]
National Highways welcomes go ahead for major M25 junction revamp
The Transport Secretary has approved an upgrade designed to improve journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers using one of the busiest junctions on the M25. Grant Shapps has given the formal go ahead for improvements to M25 junction 10, the interchange with the A3 at Wisley. The junction is one of the busiest in […]
National Highways releases new images of Lower Thames Crossing as local refinement consultation begins
National Highways has released new images of the Lower Thames Crossing as a further consultation gets underway on some proposed changes to the project. The five-week local refinement consultation opens today (Thursday 12 May) and runs until 23.59 on Monday 20 June 2022. It gives the public the opportunity to have its say on some […]
National Highways launches new driving on motorways campaign
National Highways is running a second wave of its driving on motorways campaign as part of its response to the Smart Motorway Stocktake which reviewed safety on the tech-heavy stretches of road. It aims to help increase driver knowledge and confidence when driving on smart motorways. Similar to the first wave, a three-week digital advertising […]