New M6 Junction 19 now open
The newly-transformed M6 Junction 19 at Knutsford has opened after a week of systems testing, and is now fully-operational. Lead contractor AmeySRM delivered the 20-month project for National Highways as part of the Government’s road investment strategy. Roads Minister Baroness Vere said, “I’m delighted to see these vital improvements to the M6 completed, which will […]
ITS (UK) honours Patey and Ali in annual awards, and acclaims environmental, digital and community innovations
The country’s Intelligent Transport industry association ITS (UK) has given its highest honour, the Rees Hills Award for Personal Contribution and Achievement to Ian Patey, WSP’s ITS Head of Profession, Intelligent Transport. Mr Patey has more than 37 years’ experience in transport design and consultancy, and has played a leading role in many of the […]
National Highways appoints Chief Road Safety Adviser
National Highways has appointed Professor Nick Reed as Chief Road Safety Adviser. In this new role, Professor Reed will work with National Highways’ executive directors and board to help deliver the ambition to achieve zero harm on England’s motorways and major A-roads by 2040. As well as providing independent advice, an important part of Professor […]
Next round of hearings for A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements announced
National Highways has announced the next round of hearings for the proposed A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements, a project which will help to transform one of the regions worst congestion hotspots. The A428 scheme, which proposes a new 10-mile dual carriageway from the Black Cat Roundabout on the A1 through to Caxton Gibbet […]
NH plans energy storage to support rapid motorway EV charging
National Highways is hopeful the challenge of finding somewhere to rapidly charge electric vehicles on a long journey could become a thing of the past thanks to a multi-million-pound investment. The government-owned organisation plans to invest in Energy Storage Systems – essentially giant battery packs – for service stations where the grid supply is not […]
Smart motorway scheme “put on hold”
It’s reported that Highways England has paused work on the M3 smart motorway project after safety fears from MPs. The website Construction Enquirer reports Balfour Beatty is “the first to be hit with National Highways confirming that its team on the M3 Smart motorway project should be stood down”. The report says civil engineering arm […]
New M6 junction 19 roundabout opens to drivers
The new M6 Junction 19 road bridge and roundabout has opened for drivers, easing traffic flow at the intersection. The roundabout allows traffic leaving the M6 northbound at J19 onto the A556 towards Manchester, and from the southbound side to the A556 towards Northwich. New signals switched on on Tuesday 23 November which are designed […]
National Highways publishes eCall explanation video
National Highways has published a YouTube video explaining the emergency service contact system eCall to drivers. With the line “eCall SOS could save your life. Locate the button. Know when to use it,” the video explains what eCall is, how it works and when people should use it. It was produced with support of the […]
NH announces “groundbreaking” new traffic information service
National Highways says it is “reaching for the skies” with a new digital infrastructure that will help keep roads moving and give drivers round-the-clock real-time traffic information. New technology is being introduced into National Highways’ National Traffic Information Service (NTIS) which it says will make sure consistent and reliable information is available on the nation’s […]
LTC plans adapted to future-proof any docks expansion
National Highways has tweaked the plans for the Lower Thames Crossing to allow for any future expansion of the nearby Tilbury Docks. The magazine New Civil Engineer reports that the changes have been made after a request from Thurrock Council. NCE says the project had previously earmarked an area of river frontage that lies between […]