National Highways
National Highways, formerly known as Highways England, is a government-owned company responsible for managing and improving the motorways and major roads in England.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
About
National Highways, formerly known as Highways England, is a government-owned company responsible for managing and improving the motorways and major roads in England. Its primary objective is to ensure that the country's road network is safe, efficient, and reliable for all road users. The organization is tasked with a broad range of responsibilities, including the maintenance and modernization of 4,300 miles of motorways and major A roads, which are crucial for travel, transport, and connectivity within the country. Founded in 2015, National Highways operates under the Department for Transport and directly contributes to the economic health of England by facilitating transportation for goods and people. The company's initiatives aim to leverage technology and innovation to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and promote safety on the roads. This includes implementing smart motorway projects that use dynamic lane management to optimize capacity and manage traffic in real-time. National Highways also engages in significant infrastructure projects, such as constructing and upgrading bridges and road segments, to meet the demands of increasing traffic volumes and to support the passenger and freight sectors alike.