National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks

National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of vital work being carried out on the Strategic Road Network. This includes an increase in the use of higher speed limits past work zones where it is safe to do so, clearer messaging for drivers, more effective diversion routes, and a decluttering of the roadside. To save taxpayer money, minimize the impact on drivers and local communities, and minimize the risks to worker safety, National Highways will also consider an increase in the number of full closures of motorways and major A-roads to complete work on the network itself relatively quickly as an alternative to months or even years of partial closures.