Roads
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Studies for Trans-Pennine tunnel and Oxford-Cambridge link lead road vision.
Five year investment strategy includes cash for “bold thinking” to solve some of the nation’s major transport problems. -
Long-awaited Stonehenge tunnel at heart of new £2bn Expressway route to South West
DfT’s first five year Road Investment Strategy reveals £15bn spending plans across the nation -
Autumn Statement could bring roads investment above £15bn promised by Cameron
Long term roads thinking essential - with funding to match, explains transport minister John Hayes -
Rethink on use of liquid brine to prevent ice on roads
If trials this winter prove liquid brine is effective at preventing ice forming on roads, this approach is likely to be more widespread for UK winter service says Justin Ward. -
The road ahead is concrete
Whole life cost benefits mean the Highways Agency “wants to see concrete solutions on the strategic road network”. Our latest report from Britpave’s Steve Elliott. -
Cameron flags 100 road schemes as HA reveals £5bn delivery frameworks plan
Prime Minster backs new roads investment - faster, cheaper safer delivery targeted, says Dalton -
Interview: Graham Dalton - Why Lean stays core to the Agency’s efficiency toolkit.
Targeting efficiency down the supply chain is critical for Agency’s future, says Dalton -
Interview: Drive to the future of roads
Antony Oliver meets new Highways Agency chairman Colin Matthews. Full interview. -
Stop-go road maintenance funding is not cost effective say MPs.
Planned routine maintenance should be properly budgeted for says Public Accounts Committee. -
Fresh thinking and lastest technology must drive efficiency, says new HA chair
Business as usual will not meet the road traffic growth challenge, Colin Matthews says.