Case studies

This page will contain examples of innovation and research projects we're involved with during the current Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) period, 2026-31.

We align our projects with our five innovation themes:

design, construction and maintenance
connected and autonomous vehicles
customer mobility
energy and environment
operations

Our projects are generally cross-cutting, applying to more than one theme.

RIS2 case studies

For older case studies from 2020-25, please visit the RIS2 case study archive.

Design construction and maintenance

Structures Moonshot

The project aims to transform how National Highways manages its ageing structures assets, and in particular, its ‘Priority Risk’ structures, through effective use of existing and emerging technologies.