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Back Published 29 July 2022 Press Release A new van is being used to trial technology that can detect drivers holding a mobile phone at the wheel and people failing to wear a seatbelt It is being trialled in partnership with Warwickshire Police The van will also be able to detect tailgating vehicles in the future New mobile technology capable of automatically detecting motorists who fail to…

Back Published 26 September 2024 News Press Release The northbound carriageway of the A34 near Oxford will be closed this weekend for continuing resurfacing work to be carried out. The northbound carriageway of the A34 near Oxford will be closed this weekend for continuing resurfacing work to be carried out. The road will be closed from the Hinksey Hill junction to the A44 Peartree intercha…

Back Published 24 February 2025 Press Release A key route linking the East of England with the rest of the country will benefit from a new scheme which will make the road safer for road users and those living nearby. Work started today (Mon 24 Feb) on improvements to the A47 designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously i…

Strategic business plan 2020-2025 We are Highways England People rely on our roads to connect people and drive the economy Since 2015 Since 2015, we have helped customers make safer and more reliable journeys on Carrying 3x more We have reduced the number our roads. Our 4,300 miles of motorways people than the UK rail network of casualties on our roads by and major A-roads help people travel from …

Transforming Manchester's Castlefield Viaduct from a disused railway structure to a green sky park is a story with many twists and turns, including starring roles on the big screen, says engineer Fiona Smith. Share this article Published 02 Aug 2023 I've looked after the viaduct in one form or another for 17 years, from engineer for the north to most recently senior engineer for the Historical…

The Rhondda Tunnel Society is proposing to reopen the tunnel for cycling and walking, allowing current and future generations to enjoy this amazing feat of engineering. Share this article Location: Rhondda and Afan Valleys, South Wales Project managed by: The Rhondda Tunnel Society Open to the public? No Status: Awaiting Welsh Parliament decision on ownership About the structure The Rhondda…

Built for the Halifax High Level Railway, Wheatley Viaduct measures over 180m long with a slight curve. It was mainly used to transport coal, with the last goods train running in 1960. Share this article Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire Contractor: Amco Giffen Open to the public? No Completion: Autumn 2024 History For years, Halifax had been disconnected from the railway network. Both resi…

Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPATS) Framework Lot 1 & Lot 2 Task 1127 Smart Motorway Incident and Infrastructure Investigation – Emergency Area Width Review December 2020 Smart Motorway Incident and Infrastructure Investigation Lot 1 SPATS Framework Executive Summary Highways England are committed to ensuring smart motorways are as safe as they can be and are undertaking 18 meas…

HIGHWAYS AGENCY NETWORK MANAGEMENT MANUAL PART 7 - TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND CONTINGENCY PLANNING CONTENTS Chapter Page No. Incident Management – Introduction & Scope 7.1-1 Background Scope Objectives Audience Structure Roles & Responsibilities 7.3-1 Introduction Highways Agency Service Providers Police Service Fire & Rescue Service The Ambulance Service Local Authorities Other Responders De…

Back Published 03 October 2024 Press Release The first phase of safety improvements on the M1 in West Yorkshire have now been completed, three months ahead of schedule.  The first phase of safety improvements on the M1 in West Yorkshire have now been completed, three months ahead of schedule.  National Highways is replacing the wire rope central barrier with a concrete one …