National Highways

National Highways is the government-owned company responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving England's motorways and major A-roads. It's currently newsworthy due to several recent issues. Firstly, there are calls for the release of safety reports on smart motorways, where the hard shoulder is converted into a live lane, raising concerns about emergency response times. Secondly, the organization is dealing with the impact of severe weather, specifically Storm Goretti, which is expected to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds, potentially disrupting travel. Finally, a "technical issue" with speed cameras has led to the incorrect issuing of speeding fines since 2021, prompting an apology and potential cancellation of thousands of penalties. These events highlight National Highways' critical role in ensuring safe and efficient travel across England's road network and the challenges it faces in balancing capacity, safety, and technological reliability.