National Highways are set to close roads for longer in a bold new effort to reduce the impact of road works. The new measures will consider increasing the number of full closures on motorways and major A roads.
The organisation wants to complete works quickly compared to months or even years of partial closures of roads. It would mean National Highways would build more structures off site and lift them on to the road.
Other measures include increasing the speed limits past work sites where it is safe to do so as well as clearer messaging for drivers. They will also add more effective diversion routes and declutter the roadside.
