ORR beefs up scrutiny of National Highways’ plans for the next 5-year road period
National Highways must provide high quality, detailed plans for how it will operate, maintain, and improve the Strategic Road Network between 2025 and 2030, says its independent monitor the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). ORR considers this will reflect National Highways’ increased maturity as an arms-length government body, entering its third road period. As […]
New Road Expert Panel meets for first time in support of ORR’s work as Highways Monitor
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) – independent monitor of National Highways – has today (24 February) held the first meeting of its new Road Expert Panel to provide advice and challenge to ORR to help improve outcomes for road users. Since 2019, the Road Expert Panel has been supporting ORR by contributing expert […]
ORR drives greater transparency in National Highways’ regional performance
The Office of Rail and Road, independent monitor of National Highways, has ensured steps have been taken by the government-owned company to increase the transparency of its performance at a regional level. As a result of ORR driving the need for greater transparency and data to be published, National Highways has increased the number of […]
ORR increases scrutiny of funding plans for next road period
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is increasing its scrutiny of future road funding for the strategic road network as plans are drawn up for the third road investment strategy (RIS3). As National Highways’ independent monitor, ORR has today (8 December 2021) set out its proposed approach in its consultation on the development of […]
ORR report on All Lane Running finds no errors were made in the calculations and comparisons about relative safety
No errors have been found in the underlying calculations and the comparisons about the relative safety of All Lane Running motorways and these were made in an appropriate way, said an independent report by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The report, commissioned by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, follows a Progress Report […]
Transport watchdog confirms CEO
The Office of Rail and Road has confirmed John Larkinson as Chief Executive Officer, having been interim CEO for more than two years. He was confirmed in the post long-term after a public consultation, and as is protocol for a role at this level, the appointment by the ORR Board has now been endorsed by […]
ORR report shows differences in regional performance on Highways England roads
Highways England’s roads continued to show large differences in regional performance in 2019-20, according to a report by the Office of Rail and Road. User satisfaction and average traffic delays across six regions of England varied significantly, but performance was more aligned in supporting the smooth flow of traffic and the condition of the road […]