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National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) are bespoke integrated quality management systems for organisations working on the UK road network. This guide explains the benefits of NHSS certification and the steps involved in achieving it. It also describes the range of schemes available, who they apply …

We require our suppliers to employ fully qualified and registered operatives, whose registration/skills cards show the status and categories of work that they're competent to do. Introduction Skills card schemes Health, safety and environment tests Construction Plant Competence Scheme Further i…

This privacy notice sits beneath our top level privacy notice and provides information about how personal data is used in relation to people applying for work with us (whether as an employee, worker or contractor). What is the purpose of this notice? National Highways Limited is a 'controller' in …

This page sets out how we manage your rights to information, transparency and privacy. Your right to transparency Public access to the information we hold As a Public Authority, National Highways is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Info…

Current road investment plans  (to March 2026) Our current overall funding and delivery requirements are set by the Government’s Department for Transport through the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) process, normally in five-year cycles called Road Investment Periods. For each road period, we produc…

The A66 is a key local, regional and national route for east/west journeys in the north of England providing vital connections for freight, tourism and businesses across the UK. In this section The route  The A66 plays an essential role for journeys across the north of England and provides the mo…

Published 24 Jun 2025 2025 is a special year for all involved in the rail industry – it marks 200 years of the modern railway. Share this article As part of our celebrations, we opened up the recently restored Chelfham Viaduct near Barnstaple to the public. We were delighted to welcome around 2,…

Published 20 Feb 2024 A breathtaking Devon view featuring a historic two-arched bridge has been preserved for years to come thanks to National Highways’ Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Share this article Set in the middle of the stunning Dartmoor landscape, Lustleigh Viaduct - which should in …

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…

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 Princip…