How we and our partners across the roads sector are putting new ways of working into practice
New technology trial reduces delays for drivers and cuts cost of roadworks
New technology developed to help ease the pain of roadworks for road users and businesses saw 2,100 fewer journeys being delayed on the M6 in a two-month trial
New carbon-negative road surface could help us on road to net zero
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of our hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce our carbon footprint.
Spot the robot dog could change how we perform surveys
Together with ground engineering specialists Aecom and BAM Ritchies, we're trialling Spot across a number of South West locations.
Finding pioneering ways to take care of bridges
Through our Designated Funds Innovation and Modernisation fund, we’re looking to revolutionise the way we take care of bridges and other structures by hunting out new and innovative ways that would spot potential defects sooner.
New research could transform future bridge construction
Sensors will help us test whether we can use less material to build and maintain integral bridges.
First 3D-printed headwall trialled on our A30 road upgrade
The first-ever 3D-printed concrete headwall is being trialled as part of the construction process on our A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade in Cornwall.
Why embracing innovation is vital to help keep workers safe on our roads
The importance of embracing new autonomous technology has been highlighted by current and former traffic management workers who say the innovations are helping to keep them safe.
Charging the future of electric vehicles
An innovative system that uses ex-service diesel engines and gravel to store electricity has been developed by an entrant in a multi-million-pound competition funded by National Highways.
New research van rolled out to detect dangerous driving
Technology can detect drivers holding a mobile phone at the wheel and people failing to wear a seatbelt
Charging up the future of electric vehicles with flameless combustion
A groundbreaking flameless combustion system which allows green off-grid electric car charging has been created by an entrant in a multi-million-pound competition funded by National Highways.
