National Highways.
government-owned company with responsibility for managing the core road network in England
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 103
What's happening
Active this week
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National Highways is managing an M4 improvement scheme in Wiltshire, directing traffic through Chippenham and Royal Wootton Bassett.Some support2 reports
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National Highways is maintaining the Orwell Bridge, causing disruptions to container port traffic in Felixstowe.Some support1 report
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National Highways manages the core road network in Hampshire and roads leading into Portsmouth.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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National Highways manages the core road network in Wales while the Met Office forecasts breezy conditions.Some support1 report
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Skanska is performing work overseen by National Highways, which is affecting residents in Ketteringham.Some support1 report
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Kier currently holds maintenance contracts with National Highways, which manages the strategic road network of England.Well supported11 reports
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National Highways has developed a new scheme in Salisbury.Some support1 report
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Hyundai is testing the IONIQ 9 model for future operational fleet use in collaboration with National Highways.Some support1 report
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National Highways raised concerns about transport evidence during planning discussions involving Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council.Some support2 reports
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A plant has been located in Yarnton, Oxford, which is connected to the M40 corridor linking the major cities of Birmingham and London.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Lidl bid faces opposition from various authorities regarding site suitability, potential flooding, and infrastructure impacts.Some support1 report
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National Highways is upgrading the A47 road in Norfolk.Some support1 report
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Cumberland Council is securing funding and working with National Highways on local infrastructure and crossings in Whitehaven.Some support1 report
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Infrastructure works are affecting areas in Monmouthshire and South Gloucestershire.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Cabinet approved the widening of NH-22 in Bihar, including a bridge over the Bagmati River, to boost Nepal border connectivity.Some support1 report
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Slough crews attended a fire near the M4 motorway on August 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Early experiences informed current professional focus on resilience.Some support1 report
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A fire has broken out in the New Forest, requiring infrastructure management and public advisories.Some support4 reports
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Government announces resumption of NH and bus service in Manipur.Well supported6 reports
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Major highways are being directed to the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) on priority, with mandates for ITS, cashless toll, and safety standards.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Modi and Gadkari launched the PM-RAHAT scheme for road accident victims in Gujarat.Some support1 report
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National Highways is resurfacing the M5 near Taunton in Somerset, requiring a license for environmental issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Frequent serious incidents are occurring on the M5 motorway, which is located in Somerset.Some support4 reports
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Data on "black corridors" in Jammu and Kashmir was tabled in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting road safety issues.Some support2 reports
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National Highways is undertaking road maintenance on the A66.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Environment Agency raises concerns about effluent discharge capacity and requires traffic data near A66 junction.Some support1 report
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National Highways manages the road network within Derbyshire.Some support1 report
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Strategic road network projects are underway, with M32 projects connecting to the city of Bristol and contracts awarded to Jacobs.Some support1 report
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Lancashire County Council received approval for a Section 73 application regarding a project in Morecambe, which requires ecological review and mitigation due to its impact on the strategic road network.Some support1 report
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A lorry crash occurred near Oxford on the M40.Some support1 report
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Northumberland County Council is seeking design plans from National Highways for a road project between Morpeth and Ellingham.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Infrastructure testing is underway on UK roads as a collaboration forms the Roads Research Alliance (RRA).Some support2 reports
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Defence Investment Plan cuts are affecting road projects managed by National Highways in Ipswich, Suffolk.Some support1 report
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The Lower Thames Crossing project is moving forward with funding confirmation and preparatory work to improve links between Essex and Kent.Some support4 reports
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Kier's £500m road project is adhering to safety warnings regarding heat exposure.Some support1 report
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National Highways is managing bridge repairs on the M48 Motorway, which is located in South Gloucestershire.Some support2 reports
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National Highways is managing various road networks, including the A3 and M25, across Surrey, Stoke, and Compton.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A serious collision incident occurred south of Caterham, managed by National Highways in Surrey.Some support2 reports
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Major works on the A1(M) motorway have caused closures and speed limits since June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A digital payment system has been introduced for paying traffic fines.Some support1 report
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The government is delegating road management to a company as visitor influx pressures policy in the tourist area of Northumberland/Bamburgh.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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A licensing application for a concrete renewal scheme has been pending successful application since May 29, 2026, involving Natural England, National Highways, and Somerset.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching National Highways
Events traced to National Highways, step by step, newest firstAround National Highways this week
News at the entities that move National Highways most-
Ashwini Vaishnaw StructuralA collection of profiles detailing the roles of figures including Ashwini Vaishnaw, David Petraeus, and Andrew Ng.Moves National Highways
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England StructuralAndy Burnham led a resilience summit for England in Liverpool and visited Stourbridge following a blaze.Moves National Highways
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Jacobs StructuralAmentum is designing works for a nuclear plant in Suffolk, subcontracting concrete detailing to Adda and tunnelling support to Jacobs.Moves National Highways
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government StructuralGovernment invests $100M in rural financial counselling programs.Moves National Highways
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Assam OperationalA bill concerning Assam has successfully passed the Assembly and received unanimous approval from the Senate, now awaiting the Governor's signature.Moves National Highways
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Northumberland StructuralSevere congestion and safety risks are reported on the A1 road network in Northumberland.Moves National Highways
Connections
The 40 strongest of 103, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
England Structural
National Highways manages the strategic road network within the jurisdiction of England.
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Jacobs Structural
Jacobs holds strategic, ongoing contracts with National Highways for critical road network projects.
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Jonathan Hill Structural
Jonathan Hill serves as a route manager for National Highways.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Structural
Ashwini Vaishnaw serves as the functional leader and spokesperson for the body, National Highways.
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Motorway Structural
National Highways is functionally responsible for the management and upkeep of the motorway infrastructure, including bridge repairs.
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government Structural
The government has formally delegated the management of the core road network and its upgrades to the company.
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University of Cambridge Operational
The two entities are engaged in a formal collaboration through the Roads Research Alliance (RRA) to accelerate research and innovation.
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Brinkworth Structural
National Highways is responsible for the ongoing refurbishment and maintenance of bridges within the area of Brinkworth.
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Kier Group Structural
Kier Group functions as a contractor executing projects and maintaining roads under the mandate of National Highways.
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Kier Structural
Kier holds contracts and is responsible for construction and maintenance projects on behalf of National Highways.
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Assam Operational
Assam relies on the operational status of National Highways for connectivity, while the infrastructure's functionality is constrained by the state's need for resilience against severe weather and floods.
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Avonmouth Structural
National Highways manages the junction infrastructure located near Avonmouth port.
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Monmouthshire Structural
National Highways operates and manages major road infrastructure that passes through and affects the county of Monmouthshire.
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Northumberland Structural
Northumberland relies on National Highways for the management and improvement of major road infrastructure, including the A1 junctions.
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Norfolk Operational
Norfolk is the geographical area where National Highways operates, specifically regarding the upgrade of the A47 road network.
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Surrey Operational
National Highways operates and manages the core road network within the geographical area of Surrey.
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Lancashire County Council Structural
Lancashire County Council has taken over the management of a road section previously handled by National Highways.
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cabinet Structural
The cabinet provides formal approval and mandates for infrastructure projects managed by National Highways.
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Skanska Structural
Skanska performs ongoing infrastructure work under the formal oversight of National Highways following a new contract.
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Government of Assam Structural
The Government of Assam holds formal responsibility for the review, maintenance, and necessary upgrades of National Highways, particularly in response to flood damage.
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New Forest Operational
Wildfires originating in New Forest damage road surfaces, requiring National Highways to manage and repair the infrastructure.
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State Bank of Pakistan Structural
A functional payment system has been introduced to enable the processing of traffic fines issued under the National Highways' purview.
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Manipur Structural
The National Highways operate within the jurisdiction and context of the state of Manipur, relying on its political and geographic stability.
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University of Nottingham Structural
The university's operational accessibility relies on the infrastructure and road network maintained by National Highways.
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Keir Starmer Structural
National Highways' road projects are functionally dependent on policy decisions regarding defence investment and government budgets.
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Northumberland County Council Structural
The Council relies on National Highways for the provision of necessary design plans related to infrastructure projects.
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Dover Operational
The port operations in Dover rely on the major road network managed by National Highways.
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Derbyshire Operational
National Highways manages the road network within the geographical boundaries of Derbyshire.
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Bristol Shared context
National Highways operates its road network within the Bristol area, and local traffic patterns influence its management.
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Chippenham Shared context
National Highways operates infrastructure projects, such as M4 diversions and bridge refurbishments, within the geographical area of Chippenham.
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Nitin Gadkari Structural
Nitin Gadkari, in his capacity as Minister, reviews and oversees the progress of National Highways projects.
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Tripura Structural
National Highways expansion supports connectivity and growth within Tripura.
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Hazara Operational
The operational status of National Highways impacts movement and conditions within the Hazara region.
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Robert Jenrick Operational
Robert Jenrick publicly challenged National Highways regarding scheme cancellations and operational handling of infrastructure projects.
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Natural England Structural
Natural England regulates National Highways, requiring licenses for environmental issues.
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state Structural
National Highways infrastructure is managed and governed by the state/government.
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Hyundai Operational
Hyundai is testing its IONIQ 9 vehicle for future use in National Highways' operational fleet.
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Abdul Aleem Khan Operational
Abdul Aleem Khan is functionally involved in setting or advising on ITS, tolling, and safety standards for National Highways.
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Cumberland Council Operational
Cumberland Council and National Highways actively collaborate on infrastructure projects, specifically crossings.
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Royal Wootton Bassett Shared context
National Highways directs traffic and implements infrastructure schemes within Royal Wootton Bassett.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- National Highways is managing an M4 improvement scheme in Wiltshire, directing traffic through Chippenham and Royal Wootton Bassett.
- National Highways is maintaining the Orwell Bridge, causing disruptions to container port traffic in Felixstowe.
- National Highways manages the core road network in Hampshire and roads leading into Portsmouth.
- National Highways manages the core road network in Wales while the Met Office forecasts breezy conditions.
- Skanska is performing work overseen by National Highways, which is affecting residents in Ketteringham.
September 2026
6 events- National Highways has developed a new scheme in Salisbury.
- Hyundai is testing the IONIQ 9 model for future operational fleet use in collaboration with National Highways.
- National Highways raised concerns about transport evidence during planning discussions involving Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council.
- A plant has been located in Yarnton, Oxford, which is connected to the M40 corridor linking the major cities of Birmingham and London.
- Lidl bid faces opposition from various authorities regarding site suitability, potential flooding, and infrastructure impacts.
- National Highways is upgrading the A47 road in Norfolk.
August 2026
6 events- Cumberland Council is securing funding and working with National Highways on local infrastructure and crossings in Whitehaven.
- Cabinet approved the widening of NH-22 in Bihar, including a bridge over the Bagmati River, to boost Nepal border connectivity.
- Slough crews attended a fire near the M4 motorway on August 17, 2026.
- Early experiences informed current professional focus on resilience.
- A fire has broken out in the New Forest, requiring infrastructure management and public advisories.
- Government announces resumption of NH and bus service in Manipur.
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July 2026
14 events- Kier currently holds maintenance contracts with National Highways, which manages the strategic road network of England.
- Infrastructure works are affecting areas in Monmouthshire and South Gloucestershire.
- Modi and Gadkari launched the PM-RAHAT scheme for road accident victims in Gujarat.
- Frequent serious incidents are occurring on the M5 motorway, which is located in Somerset.
- Data on "black corridors" in Jammu and Kashmir was tabled in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting road safety issues.
- National Highways is undertaking road maintenance on the A66.
- Environment Agency raises concerns about effluent discharge capacity and requires traffic data near A66 junction.
- National Highways manages the road network within Derbyshire.
- Strategic road network projects are underway, with M32 projects connecting to the city of Bristol and contracts awarded to Jacobs.
- Lancashire County Council received approval for a Section 73 application regarding a project in Morecambe, which requires ecological review and mitigation due to its impact on the strategic road network.
- A lorry crash occurred near Oxford on the M40.
- Infrastructure testing is underway on UK roads as a collaboration forms the Roads Research Alliance (RRA).
- Defence Investment Plan cuts are affecting road projects managed by National Highways in Ipswich, Suffolk.
- The Lower Thames Crossing project is moving forward with funding confirmation and preparatory work to improve links between Essex and Kent.
June 2026
11 events- Major highways are being directed to the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) on priority, with mandates for ITS, cashless toll, and safety standards.
- National Highways is resurfacing the M5 near Taunton in Somerset, requiring a license for environmental issues.
- Northumberland County Council is seeking design plans from National Highways for a road project between Morpeth and Ellingham.
- Kier's £500m road project is adhering to safety warnings regarding heat exposure.
- National Highways is managing bridge repairs on the M48 Motorway, which is located in South Gloucestershire.
- National Highways is managing various road networks, including the A3 and M25, across Surrey, Stoke, and Compton.
- A serious collision incident occurred south of Caterham, managed by National Highways in Surrey.
- Major works on the A1(M) motorway have caused closures and speed limits since June 1, 2026.
- A digital payment system has been introduced for paying traffic fines.
- The government is delegating road management to a company as visitor influx pressures policy in the tourist area of Northumberland/Bamburgh.
- A licensing application for a concrete renewal scheme has been pending successful application since May 29, 2026, involving Natural England, National Highways, and Somerset.