Two National Highways planning decisions delayed
The Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson has confirmed that development consent orders around two improvements to National Highways’ road network have been given revised deadlines. The schemes relate to the applications for the M25 junction 10 / A3 Wisley Interchange and M54 to M6 link road. He writes: I have been asked by my Right Honourable […]
A11 road surface upgrade begins this weekend
Drivers travelling on the A11 in Norfolk are being promised safer and smoother journeys as National Highways begins work on a multi-million pound upgrade to the concrete road surface this weekend. Starting on Sunday 24 October, National Highways will begin work on a scheme to repair and replace the surface of the A11 between Spooner Row and Thickthorn Interchange in Norfolk, as a part of a nationwide […]
Britain’s biggest road project enters final stage as railway station plans outlined and viaduct demolition beings
National Highways has outlined plans for the area around Huntingdon railway station and the demolition of the viaduct as the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme enters its final stage. The plans will transform Huntingdon station into a transport hub for the town, featuring a new car park for train users, better access for buses, […]
National Highways starts consultation on upgrade of A358 in Somerset
National Highways has launched a consultation for the upgrade of the A358 in Somerset. The planned upgrade of the A358, a key route linking the south west and London and south east, will see a single lane stretch of carriageway between the M5 at Taunton and the Southfields roundabout, upgraded to dual carriageway. The proposed […]
Contractors will have to build our roads of the future in a carbon-neutral way and this needs to be demonstrated in next few years, says Nick Harris
Contractors will have to build our roads of the future in a carbon-neutral way and this needs to be demonstrated over the next few years, according to National Highways’ Chief Executive Nick Harris. Speaking at a recent online event, reports Construction News, Mr Harris said this will be the overwhelming focus of its next Roads […]
Commercial partner award completes Lower Thames Crossing integrated client team
National Highways has announced that Turner & Townsend Limited has been awarded the £23.3 million commercial partner contract on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing scheme, the most ambitious roads project for a generation. The award of this contract marks the completion of the Lower Thames Crossing integrated client team, comprised of National Highways, a technical […]
A303 Sparkford to IIchester scheme gets going with official visit
The start on site of Galliford Try Highways’ major new A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme has been marked by a visit to site by local politicians and the National Highways team. Local MPs Marcus Fysh and David Warburton were in attendance alongside representatives from Somerset County Council, South Somerset District Council and the local parish […]
Government takes out another injunction against activists blocking roads
The Government has taken out a fresh injunction to target protesters who cause disruption on any of the Strategic Road Network linked to the M25 in the South East. The new injunction bans activities that obstruct traffic and access to motorways and major A Roads in and around London. It also bans activities which cause damage to the road surface and […]
Amey chosen as design partner for two NH regions
Amey Consulting has been appointed as design partner for two regions of National Highways’ six-year Scheme Delivery Framework, the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme that the government-owned company has ever launched. Amey has secured the South West (Areas 1 and 2) with a duration of 5-and-a-half years and Midlands (Areas 7 and 9) with […]
National Highways get delivery of 120 new gritters to help keep drivers safe
A total of 120 new gritting vehicles will be delivered to National Highways this year helping keep traffic moving this winter. The new vehicles are part of a two-year roll-out of state-of-the-art gritters across the country with a further 132 more to come for winter 2022-23. Regions receiving new gritters this year are: Kent, Surrey, […]