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Highways England is currently leading the transformation of the DMRB into a new form, setting the standard for how engineering documents can be drafted, used and maintained in a digital future. 28 October 2019 What is the DMRB? Have you ever wondered why UK motorways have a consistent look and feel? Or, how it is that the UK roads and bridges are among the safest in the world? The answer to these questions and many more can be found in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), a suite o…

Steve Davy, Head of Technical Standards at Highways England, explains more about the new DMRB and the benefits already being delivered across the industry. 28 October 2019  The new Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) suite is already enabling significant efficiencies to be realised, as seen by the reduced number of applications for departures from standards from the new-style documents. So far, the new documents have delivered a drop in the departure rate of over 60% relative to the ol…

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Jump to section Strategy Priorities Roadmap View full strategy Environmental Sustainability Strategy   Our Vision: A connected country. A thriving environment Our 2050 vision is to provide a road network that supports the country’s transport needs but also protects and strengthens the natural environment and community wellbeing. Our economy, livelihoods and wellbeing are dependent on the natural world and we have a moral and economic duty to protect, restore and enhance the environment.…

3/359 Editing Anglo French Publication on Bridge Management TR 3/372 Whole life CostBenefit Analysis for Median Safety Barriers A A Practical Laboratory Tool For Pavement Foundation Design A radical new approach to pavement design ABP treated salt spread rate research ABP Treated Salt Trial Accessibility Accident cluster Analysis optimisation Accumulation and Dispersal of Suspended Solids in Watercourses Acetylene gas, its use and transportation — Phase 2 Achieving best value through …

Cosmic ray technology used to find hidden chambers in the Great Pyramid at Giza is helping us to unlock the secrets of a historic railway tunnel located deep under the streets of Glasgow. Share this article Published 01 Nov 2022 Balgray Tunnel, constructed in 1896, curves for 640 metres under the busy Kelvinside area of Glasgow and although it has been closed since 1964 it still needs regular inspections to ensure it remains safe and in good order. Until now techniques such as ground penetr…

Our Stakeholder Advisory Forum (SAF) includes key stakeholders with an interest in active travel, heritage, ecology and heritage railways. Role and purpose The role of the forum is to provide advice in support of the development of our strategy, policy and activity in the care and upkeep of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Chaired by National Highways, the forum is made up of the following organisations: Department for Transport Sustrans Railway Paths Ltd Railway Heritage Trust The …

This form is for claims made against National Highways for alleged damage or injury incurred while on the SRN. These are known as 'Red Claims'. To be able to process your claim efficiently please get in touch with our customer contact centre (CCC), in the first instance on 0300 123 5000 to obtain a CCC reference number required to complete this form. Details of Claimant Claimant's name Title First name * Last name * Claimant's address Street address * City * County/State/Region * Post…

Future roads In future, roads will still be the most common means of travel for both commercial and personal purposes. Our Strategic Road Network (SRN) plays a crucial part in this future.  From customer service to climate change, demands upon us are growing and we are changing to meet them. Journeys don't just start or end on our roads. It's vital that we connect seamlessly with other transport networks, particularly around urban areas and at ports and airports. We must decarbonise and promo…

Environment We want our roads to work more harmoniously with the communities that live alongside them, and the built, natural and historic environments that surround them. Every aspect of our business has a part to play in improving environmental performance, alongside ensuring we meet our statutory obligations. We'll build on the progress made during the first road period and embed environmental considerations into all our activities, ranging from infrastructure design to scheme delivery. Th…