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Published 10 Oct 2024 We invited military students to visit our M25 junction 28 scheme Share this article Royal Engineers, known as 'Sappers', are well known for organisational, planning and engineering skills. There's no better way for student military engineers to learn than from our industry…

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 a…

England’s motorways and major A-roads are some of the safest in the world, but our ambition remains that no one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads. Everything we do in managing and improving safety on our network is working towards our Road to Zero Harm ambition. Safety strat…

We host a variety of events where you can come and meet us to find out more about what we’re doing In this section Drop in and come and meet us Our events are an opportunity for you to come meet us and find out a bit more about what we are up to. From construction updates to the fascinating archa…

To drive safety on our roads, it’s important to keep a safe and respectful distance between your vehicle and others. Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you – commonly known as ‘tailgating’ – makes it difficult to stop in an emergency, and is a factor in 1 in 8 collisions on our network. …

Too Close for Comfort? Stay Safe, Stay Back Does someone standing too close to you make you feel uneasy? The same feeling applies on the road.   Tailgating can lead to road users feeling anxious and uncomfortable.  Intentional or not, tailgating continues to be a safety issue. It contributes to …

A tool to calculate carbon emissions for operational, construction and maintenance activities undertaken on behalf of National Highways. We’ve published our Net Zero Plans for 2030, 2040 and 2050. To meet the target for 2040 under maintenance and construction, we're dedicated to achieving the targe…

Driving safely: understanding Red X signals Have you noticed the Red X signal when driving on motorways? It’s there for your safety and it’s illegal to ignore it. The Red X sign is key to supporting safety on motorways. It tells you when a lane is closed, helping any drivers and their passenge…

Whatever part of National Highways' network you’re driving on, we want you to stay safe and know what to do if anything goes wrong. Our videos explain the main features of smart motorways, and we provide advice and guidance on safer driving and what to do in an emergency. Know when you're driving o…

Why do we need a Bus and Coach Plan The strategic road network (SRN) – the 4,500 miles of England’s motorways and major A-roads managed by National Highways – is vital for people using the UK’s many bus and coach operations. Operators and passengers need a safe, efficient, integrated and accessibl…