National Highways

To mark the opening of the Sparkford to Ilchester scheme in Somerset, our Chief Executive Nick Harris and Sarah Dyke MP took part in a planting ceremony. As part of the scheme, we planted 89 individual native trees 🌲 and created over 6 miles of new hedgerow. #NationalTreeWeek

Did you get to see BikerTek at Motorcycle Live last week? Our bespoke and fully functional motorbike was created using medical grade titanium body parts highlighting the very real risks faced by motorcyclists on British Roads. A team of experienced and respected bikers who all have the very same components in their own bodies accompanied the bike. The bikers gave the audience the opportunity to hear their stories, opening important conversations about road safety. #MCL24 #Festival #MotorcycleLive

With varying weather conditions throughout the winter that can change at short notice, it’s essential to inspect your vehicles and plan ahead to stay safe before setting off on a long journey. 🚗 Remember to: ❄️ Top–up: Fuel, oil and screen wash.  ❄️ Rest: Plan your journey in advance with regular stops to prevent driver fatigue.  ❄️ Inspect: Check lights and tyre pressure/ tread.  ❄️ Prepare: Have a plan for severe winter weather conditions. #TRIP #WinterDriving #UKWeather

Congratulations to our Traffic Officer Tony Neve for winning a Police Public Bravery Award at the National Police Chief's Bravery Awards. Tony received the award for heroically rescuing a young woman from the motorway.

Road safety is, and will always be, our number one priority, and our ambition remains that no-one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads. Trucks are essential for our economy and to improve truck safety we are working with Euro NCAP through the introduction of a Truck Safe rating because road safety is a shared responsibility. Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks introduced its new initiative, the first-ever TRUCK SAFE assessment programme, focusing on Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) safety. This new initiative is a significant step towards the Vision Zero goal, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Road safety is a shared responsibility. Working with partners and road users themselves we can collectively achieve our ambition that no one is harmed while travelling or working on our roads. #SaferJourneys#TRUCKSAFE hashtag#EuroNCAP hashtag#VisionZero

📢 We've extended the deadline for you to apply for some graduate programmes and Year in Industry placements! Don't miss this opportunity to join a team that's shaping the future of UK infrastructure. Apply now 👇 ▶️ https://lnkd.in/epXe22iz #GradJobs #Careers #LookingForWork #Hiring

Our Historic Railways Estate (HRE) is a collection of over 3,100 structures and assets which were once part of Britain’s rail network. As part of HRE, work began on the beautiful Riddings Viaduct this autumn, located across the border of England and Scotland. The viaduct was built by the North British Railway as part of its branch from Riddings Junction, a station on the outside of Carlisle, to Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway. The line opened on 18 March 1864. Work being done on the structure includes: 🧱 Repairs to masonry and concrete 🏗️ Repointing of open joints 🔧Restoration to the parapet handrails All repairs are to be undertaken on a like for like basis using materials that match as closely as possible to the existing materials. If you want to learn more about Riddings Viaduct, follow the link in the comments section ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to Maxwell A., who was recently presented with the Mid-Career Professional Award by ISC2 Global Achievement Awards in Las Vegas! This award predominantly comes as a result of his work with our Cyber Futures programme and is an acknowledgment of some significant contributions to the vital sector of cyber security. Some of Maxwell’s work at National Highways that led to the award includes: 🚗 Addressing the critical challenges of trust and privacy concerns associated with connected roads 👨💻 Contributing a much-needed infrastructure view on standards of emerging technology 📄 Formulating a comprehensive Post-Quantum Cryptography roadmap, analysing potential vulnerabilities and opportunities 🔐 Providing a Proof of Concept resilience tool to enhance the overall resilience of digital infrastructure 💻 Bridging the gap between emerging technologies and existing cyber security standards

🌨️The icy weather has arrived which means our gritters fitted with snow ploughs will be back on the road. Here are a few things to remember as we move into icy conditions: ❄️Keep a sensible distance between you and the gritter ❄️ Pass carefully – only when it’s safe to do so ❄️Don’t use a hard shoulder – unless it's open for use as indicated by the overhead signs ❄️Don’t undertake – our gritters need to change lanes at junctions ❄️Reduce your speed and adapt your driving when conditions are severe Head to our website to find more helpful tips for travelling in ice and snow. ❄️

Our BikerTek custom bike is on the road again, next stop Motorcycle Live 2024 in Birmingham, from 16-24 November. The bespoke and fully functional motorbike made using medical grade titanium body parts highlights the very real risks faced by motorcyclists on British roads. 🏍️ Bikes Repair Easier Than Bikers. Let’s bring awareness to road safety for all. Visit us at NEC Hall 3a, Stand 3F58 #MCL24 #Festival #MotorcycleLive