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Published 24 Jan 2024 A new National Highways trial explores environmentally friendly ways of reducing carbon footprint and costs Share this article The trial will start shortly at the new Wisley Interchange, under construction as part of the M25 junction 10 improvement scheme. We have contracted AtkinsRéalis to lead the Wisley bridge trial, in collaboration with Connect Plus Services, Balfour Beatty and Laing O’Rourke. We'll be testing if less material can be used in the design, installat…

Implementing the highest safe speed within road works – Overarching safety risk assessment 28 March 2024 Notice This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely as information for National Highways and use in relation to Implementing the highest safe speed within road works. AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture assumes no responsibility to any other party in respect of or arising out of or in connection with this document and/or its contents. This document has 38 pages including the cover. Document history Revision Purpose description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorise…

Explore images showing artists impressions of the proposed new roads and tunnels In this section Proposed route of the Lower Thames Crossing An innovative low-carbon footbridge which will eliminate the need for concrete - a sustainable new design that could shape the future of roads - Designed by Arup and Sean Harrington Architects One of seven green bridges planned for the project, including Europe’s widest, helping wildlife and people stay connected across natural habitats - Image credit: …

We’re cutting carbon emissions in the Midlands by switching to cleaner LED lights, making our motorways and A-roads greener and more energy efficient. Overview Documents We've moved into year 3 of our biggest-ever programme to replace older streetlamps with LED lights that use far less energy to produce the same amount of light. The £132m investment programme aims to reduce carbon emissions by retrofitting existing, older lighting, taking the amount of environmentally friendly LED lights acr…

What is the Lower Thames Crossing? The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation and an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure The A122 Lower Thames Crossing would connect to the A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 in Thurrock and junction 29 of the M25 in the London Borough of Havering. It would be approximately 14.3 miles long, with 2.6 miles of this in two tunnels under the Thames – making them the longest road …

Maintenance schemes taking place in the South West region. Overview Documents The latest maintenance schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information View a maintenance scheme You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the South West below: Ash dieback removal – 22 April 2025 to Spring 2026 Our surveys have revealed large numbers of dead or dying Ash trees. These are a potential safety risk to…

Maintenance schemes taking place in the East Midlands region. Overview Documents The latest schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information View a maintenance scheme You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the East Midlands below: A1 northbound and southbound between South Witham and Harlaxton - maintenance works - 17 March to mid-November 2025 We’ll be carrying out essential maintenance o…

Search Filters Clear all Subject Safety Environment Land, property and compensation Research Transparency Careers Road Projects Document type Corporate Guidance Report Map Campaign materials Form Notice Other Sort Showing 1-10 of 190 results Sort Please wait while your results refresh. Net Zero Highways Plan 2025 Update PDF 3775Kb Environment, Corporate View document Description This file may not be accessible. Request a different format This report, our fourth annua…

Research publications can be found listed below within year order. 2024-25 publications Application of biocementation to improve a well-graded granular material against cyclic loading (external link) Automating construction of road digital twin geometry using context and location aware segmentation (external link) Bayesian dynamic modelling for probabilistic prediction of pavement condition (external link) BG-LoA: A Benchmarking Framework for BIM/GIS Data Integration Based on Meta-Modelling…

Published 23 Sept 2024 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. Share this article 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. The innovation, being trialled as part of one of our regular competitions, also saved an estimated £45,000 by consolidating work an…