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National Highways delivers smart motorway safety upgrade
The installation of new safety equipment on smart motorways without a permanent hard shoulder will be completed within the next five months, it was confirmed today.
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Updated: Thu 12th May 2022, 10:45AM UTCVan driver crashes into National Highways vehicle to evade road closure
Dramatic video footage released by National Highways shows the moment a driver crashed into a patrol vehicle to evade a temporary road closure on the M6.
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Updated: Wed 22nd Jun 2022, 2:41PM UTCFrances shares opportunities for females at Hull STEM careers event
National Highways has supported the next generation of female engineers and manufacturing professionals at a special careers event.
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Updated: Mon 18th Jul 2022, 12:01PM UTCInfluencers invited into National Highways control rooms as part of new safety campaign
National Highways gave a group of disability social media influencers a behind-the-scenes look at two control centres as part of a new safety campaign.
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Updated: Mon 23rd May 2022, 10:45AM UTCNational Highways announces £167m investment to improve roads across South West of England
Millions of road-users in the South West are set to enjoy safer, quicker and easier journeys, as a multi-million-pound package of improvements to roads, pavements and bridges across the region is revealed.
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Updated: Wed 1st Jun 2022, 3:24PM UTCNational Highways helps bring ‘Capability Brown’ pool back to its former glory
A wildlife haven in Herefordshire managed by the National Trust has been restored to its former glory thanks to funding from National Highways.
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Updated: Wed 18th May 2022, 11:21AM UTCIconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50 and shows how to pasta test of time
Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic.
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Updated: Tue 24th May 2022, 7:00AM UTCLook, no hands! Watch as dangerous drivers are caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV
Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they'd been caught on camera by police officers patrolling in one of National Highways’ unmarked HGVs.
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Updated: Fri 10th Jun 2022, 12:00AM UTCNational Highways working to keep fish on the move in Devon
A National Highways funding stream is helping to improve the movement of fish on the River Ashburn alongside the A38 in Devon.
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Updated: Wed 18th May 2022, 10:50AM UTCNational Highways’ bridge schemes shortlisted for South West engineering awards
National Highways’ projects to modify and refurbish three bridges in the South West have been shortlisted for regional engineering awards.
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Updated: Mon 11th Jul 2022, 3:37PM UTCCall to check vehicles before travelling as 41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues
More than 41,500 people broke down on National Highways roads last year because of tyre issues – that is over 20% of all breakdowns.
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Updated: Mon 11th Jul 2022, 9:54AM UTCNew recruit gets personal welcome from National Highways CEO after smashing internship
An intern who saved National Highways thousands of pounds in just three months with his computer know-how has now been given a permanent position – and was welcomed to the business by the Chief Executive Nick Harris himself.
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Updated: Mon 6th Jun 2022, 12:18PM UTCNational Highways signals bold new approach to roadworks
Prolonged disruption through roadworks will be reduced as part of new plans designed to ensure more reliable journeys on England’s busiest roads.
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Updated: Mon 18th Jul 2022, 10:19AM UTCRock fans heading to festival can avoid the Highway To Hell by following National Highways advice
Festival goers looking to Rock and Roll All Nite at the Download Festival this year are advised to follow the signposted routes and not their sat navs for smoother and quicker journeys.
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Updated: Mon 6th Jun 2022, 9:59AM UTCPioneering pipework system helping local wildlife at M5 Oldbury
A pioneering drainage system thought to be the largest of its kind in the country has been installed by National Highways underneath the M5 at Oldbury.
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Updated: Mon 8th Aug 2022, 10:23AM UTCTraffic advice for drivers during rail strikes
National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys and check their vehicles ahead of the planned rail strike this week.
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Updated: Tue 21st Jun 2022, 7:21AM UTCMeet the father and son duo keeping the iconic Spaghetti Junction safe as it turns 50
When it comes to looking after the iconic Spaghetti Junction, Italian father and son duo Michael Del-Giudice and Lewis know the perfect recipe.
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Updated: Tue 24th May 2022, 7:00AM UTCRoad reform continues to deliver for road users and taxpayers, says new report
A major reform of the funding, management and oversight of England’s busiest roads has produced significant benefits, according to a new evaluation.
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Updated: Fri 22nd Jul 2022, 12:45PM UTCPlans for major revamp of busy M25 junction in Surrey to go on show next week
National Highways has confirmed today that plans to upgrade junction 10 on the M25, one of the busiest in the country, are going on show next week.
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Updated: Thu 16th Jun 2022, 11:32AM UTCNew Non-Executive Director appointed at National Highways
Diego Oliva has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of National Highways, the company announced today
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Updated: Thu 23rd Jun 2022, 3:10PM UTC
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