No new smart motorways until five years of safety data available

Government awaits clearer picture of safety before continuing roll-out; invests £900 million in existing schemes

Road update: all lane running motorways

The ORR Quality Assurance of All Lane Running Motorway data report and National Highways response to it have been published.
Drive to improve motorway journeys for people with disabilities across the North

Staycations or day trips can be planned with confidence this summer thanks to Highways England’s access guides for motorway services.
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphalts

Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive toward net zero carbon emissions.
New data reveals Dartford Crossing carrying more food and goods than ever before

The crucial role of the Dartford Crossing in keeping goods and people moving during and after the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic has been revealed in new data released by Highways England today.
Road workers transform school yard into dream playground

A lacklustre school yard has been turned into a dream playground where children’s imaginations can run wild thanks to a team of volunteers from a nearby Highways England road scheme.