is a free open platform for data-led insight and innovation to better connect the country
Our data services
The developer portal allows software developers to use our free APIs for their own services.
Discover how we’re transforming journeys across England with our new Network Model.
We’ve combined Ordnance Survey’s highway data with our own datasets to produce a detailed, interactive and information-rich view of the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The model shows the characteristics and geography of the SRN, helping everyone to understand our roads better, and make safer and smarter decisions.
Find out more about the Network Model hereOur insights
The developer portal allows software developers to use our free APIs for their own services
Steering Inclusion
Existing technologies and solutions can create safer, more inclusive and accessible journeys for neurodivergent commercial drivers.
Read our latest report about the lived experiences of bus, coach and fleet drivers who have neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, and their impact on mental health and wellbeing.
View the Steering Inclusion report PDF
Navigating Neurodiversity
How does an autistic driver feel when facing an unexpected road closure? How does a dyslexic driver plan their journey?
Read our report which outlines how neurodiverse drivers experience driving on the Strategic Road Network.
Our proposition
Digital Lab is delivering services to partners via five labs.
Their purpose is to share valuable National Highways data, provide insights, create experiences, build connections, stimulate innovation and encourage collaboration across the mobility ecosystem.
Data Lab
Insights Lab
Immersion Lab
Innovation Lab
CoLab
Become a digital partner
Our data is a powerful asset.
To ensure our data is driving improvements for all who use the Strategic Road Network, we want it to be publicly available, readily accessible and easily consumable. That's why we're committed to opening up our data to all partners across the mobility ecosystem.
Wayfinders
Wayfinder applications will have improved data feeds to provide safer, more sustainable, accessible and efficient journeys for their customers.
Wayfinders will be able to combine planned and real-time road data on changes across the SRN i.e. closures or speed restrictions to allow for informed decision making for road users.
Local authorities
Government and local authorities will have better visibility of events on the Strategic Road Network, including where these impact local authority roads. The use of this data will help improve the management of congestion due to closures and diversions, for both road users and the communities who live and work around our roads.
Location technology providers
Our data can help location technology providers to improve the geospatial accuracy of their data, for both software and mapping applications. This will improve the accuracy of information provided to customers and therefore their journey planning experience.
Telecommunications
Access to accurate and real-time geospatial data can enhance telecommunications organisations’ digital infrastructure and roadside traffic management tools, such as signs and signals. This improves the accuracy of information being provided to customers on our Strategic Road Network.
Car manufacturers
Car manufacturers can use our data to ensure that real-time updates on signage, speed restrictions, hazard warnings and road closures are fed directly into in-vehicle navigation systems. This data will improve the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information available to drivers.
Freight, fleet and logistics
Our data on road limits and features, road closures and diversion routes helps freight, fleet and logistics organisations ensure that their drivers are on an appropriate route for their vehicle type. This improves journey efficiency, passenger safety and driver trust in route selection.
Get access to our data labs
This is the place where technology meets collaboration and where developers from all walks of life come together to explore, share ideas and learn.
News and events
Steering Inclusion
Creating safer, more inclusive and accessible journeys for neurodivergent commercial drivers
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- #INCLUSIVITY
- #DIGITALTRANSFORMATION
13 March 2025
Data Partner Forum
Email us if you'd like to attend and learn about the new data services!
5 December 2024
Navigating Neurodiversity
Clearing the way to an inclusive and digital road network
22 November 2024
Improving Customer Journeys
through data and digital partnerships
