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The OTSL gives requirements for Operational Technology products and services on motorways and all-purpose trunks roads, and related services. The OTSL replaces the historic Traffic Systems and Signing (TSS) Plans Registry and was launched in 2022. It has inherited many of the TSS Plans Registry documents including specifications for equipment, and testing, as well as technical drawings and diagr…

The DMRB has been launched in a new consistent format and with a new website interface. 31 March 2020  The launch has: brought the DMRB up to date made it less ambiguous, more concise and easier to use enabled a digital framework for standards content that will support innovation in digital design, construction and operation of highways infrastructure The DMRB<…

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<…

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 MCHW suite of documents is being rewritten and refreshed in the second roads period (RIS 2). In March 2020, the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) was relaunched in a new consistent format, enabling a digital framework for standards content that will support innovation in digital design, construction and operation of highways infrastructure. Now, in our second roads…

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) DMRB defines the requirements for every aspect of our road infrastructure Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) Our standard suite of specification documents, included within our construction contracts Have you got an idea, query or challenge to one of our standards? …

We want to encourage economic growth while protecting the environment and improving safety and quality of life for current and future generations We'll use our resources more efficiently, minimising demand for materials extracted from the ground and maximising re-use. We'll investigate the origins of our goods and materials, understanding that their production and handling can have local, nation…

Our vision is to improve customers' experience through roadworks by implementing the highest safe speed while maintaining the safety of our roadworkers and users. Speed limits help manage risk around roadworks and are often an essential part of the temporary traffic management to ensure the safety of road users. Various factors may determine whether a speed restriction is required, including: th…

Drones offer a great opportunity to work in a smarter, safer and more efficient way. They make it easier to undertake certain activities while reducing risk to our people, road works and customers. Now that drones are more accessible and widely used, we must make sure we use them safely. Uncontrolled drones can damage our infrastructure assets and distract drivers. They can also disrupt other sa…

What we're doing to stimulate innovation across the highways sector Successful innovation requires implementation across our business from fundamental research to the effective implementation of standards. Research We will actively engage with research institutions and universities to discover new knowledge. Innovation We will use this knowledge to innovate, working with wider stakeh…