Highways England

Road Safety

Shutting the Gate

In a new effort to reduce tailgating on Britain’s road network, Highways England has been trialling special roadside camera technology…

Technology & Innovation

Highways England breaks new ground with eco drive to bring the country’s verges to life

Highways England is driving a new initiative which will have wide-reaching benefits for the environment and biodiversity – and the answer lies in the soil.
Government Investment

Highways England begins search for partner to build Britain’s longest road tunnel

Highways England is today inviting tenders for its largest ever contract, the £2 billion package to build the longest road tunnel in Britain that sits at the heart of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, the most ambitious roads project for a generation.
Other

Highways England signs BuildForce charter to encourage ex-military personnel into construction

Ex-military personnel wanting to join the construction industry have received a major boost today after Highways England signed the BuildForce Veteran Alliance Charter to support them into the industry.
Road Safety

Highways England airs plan to protect workers with new inflatable barrier

An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s road network.
Technology & Innovation

New gritters take to the road

Ninety-three new state of the art gritters will be patrolling England’s motorways and major A roads this winter as part of a multi-million investment to help keep traffic moving in severe weather.
Cars

Leading the charge on World EV Day!

Highways England is super-charging a green incentive scheme with a multi-million pound investment that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy.
Government Investment

£27billion roads investment to support 64,000 jobs

Highways England has today unveiled the details of plans for £27.4 billion investment in the strategic road network across the country.
Other

Highways England traffic officers prove a real role ‘model’ for 10-year-old Toby

Ten-year-old Toby Mouzouros has a driving ambition to become a Highways England traffic officer when he gets older.

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