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Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 01 August 2025 A47 Wansford - cancellation The Government and National Highways remain committed to maintaining a safe and reliable road network, necessary to stimulate economic gr…

Information for those who need to carry out works or divert traffic onto the National Highways strategic road network. Principles of network occupancy Applying for network occupancy Roads we manage and maintain How our regional networks availability teams work Current and planned works Principles of network occupancy The following standards and requirements apply when you're working on, ove…

ESDAL haulier user guide, code of practice for lighting and marking abnormal loads and guidance on moving abnormal loads by water In this section In this section: ESDAL haulier user guide Lighting and marking for abnormal loads Moving abnormal loads by water Preferred routes for high and heavy abnormal load movements Suggest a new route Location of abnormal load laybys More guidance from …

GG 104 Requirements for safety risk assessment Frequently asked questions 18 November 2024 Document history Revision Purpose description Checked Reviewed Authorised Date 1 Created SRR Jo 09/10/2019 Team Goulding 2 Rebrand as National SRR Rob Jo 18/01/2022 Highways Team Mullen Goulding 3 Review, update, and SRR Rob Jo 02/10/2023 addition of questions Team and Mullen Goulding Legal Services 4 Update…

The following policy relates to claims made against National Highways for alleged damage or injury incurred while on the strategic road network (SRN). These are known as 'Red Claims'. Introduction 1.1 A Red Claim is where a third party seeks to claim financial compensation from National Highways for damage or injury incurred whilst on our strategic road network (SRN). 1.2 The Highways Act 1980,…

This tunnel has a rich but fraught history. Constructed in the 1846 it formed part of the Patricroft to Molyneux Junction line. Share this article Location: Swinton, Greater Manchester Status: In progress History Also known as ‘Black Harry Tunnel’ it was operational for passengers and goods traffic when it opened. Following a partial collapse on 13 April 1953 all trains were stopped and inspe…

Guide to SIPOC Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers Project teams can use the SIPOC technique to help them summarise the input and output requirements for key project deliverables / products or services. It will help the collective team define and agree these requirements at the outset and will help to avoid unnecessary work being carried out or incorrect deliverables being produced. Thi…

is an open platform for data-led insight and innovation to better connect the country Our commitment is to improve the journeys of our customers and impact on our communities. We're opening up our data and expertise as a platform for innovation across the mobility ecosystem. Our proposition Digital Lab is delivering services to partners via five labs. The purpose of the labs is to share valuab…

Published 15 Apr 2025 To celebrate National Bat Appreciation Day (17 April), we’re shining a light on how we protect and support these fascinating and important mammals across the Historical Railways Estate. Share this article 1. Maintaining their homes Former railway structures offer ideal roost sites, with stable temperatures and protective crevices. Many of the former tunnel structures are…

A Step by Step Guide to using GG104 Requirements for Safety Risk Assessment Introduction In meeting its obligations under the Infrastructure Act This step by step guide is intended to support National Highways staff, 2015, National Highways and its suppliers carry out a supplier or third party in documenting the SRA process in accordance vast array of activities1 that can have a real impact on wit…