Freedom of information (FOI) releases from National Highways

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  1. M48 Bridge restrictions

    A 7.5t weight restriction was recently imposed to protect the bridge, and your website makes the following reference: “ We performed our latest assessment and laboratory testing in 2022-23 and finalised our findings 2024.” It also says that the restrictions are implemented to avoid a full closure of the bridge. Please can you share: 1. the outputs of this testing, in the form of Laboratory or inspection reports from 2022-2023, including recommendations arising from those inspections, and the finalised 2024 findings report. 2. The forecast lifespan of the bridge if restrictions were not imposed. 3. The specific report or decision that led to the restriction and the rationale behind it. 4. The forecast lifespan of the bridge with the restrictions imposed. 5. Any assessment on the impact of a full permanent closure of the bridge. 6. Your plans to dispose of the old bridge and replace it should a full closure become necessary. Thank you

    Published: 30 May 2025

  2. Costs and incentives for activating a Red X

    1. A full breakdown of the costs involved in activating a Red X lane closure on the motorway network. This should include, but not be limited to, operational costs, staffing, equipment, technology, and any third-party involvement.

    2. Information on whether there are any bonus schemes, performance incentives, or financial rewards available to National Highways staff or contractors related to the number or frequency of Red X lane closures initiated. If such schemes exist, please provide details of how they operate and to whom they apply.

    Published: 22 May 2025

  3. Severn Bridge Roadworks

    Could you please provide details of the current Resurfacing roadworks that are being carried out on the Prince of Wales bridge.

    I'd like to know:

    A summary of why these roadworks needed to take place.

    Planned Budget for the roadworks

    Planned start and end dates

    Current projected expenditure

    Current projected End date.

    What further roadworks may be planned for the bridge in the next 10 years?

    Published: 22 May 2025

  4. Number of Deaths on M5 Motorway in Somerset

    Please provide the number of deaths recorded on the M5 motorway in Somerset over a 15-year period from 2010 to 2024.

    Additionally, please provide the number of deaths recorded on the motorway so far in 2025.

    Published: 22 May 2025

  5. Spend on Archaeological Programmes of work

    Can you please tell me what the spend of your organisation, and predecessor organisations, on archaelogical progarmmes of work by region and financial year since the beginning of the 2014/15 financial year.

    Published: 22 May 2025

  6. A303 at the Stonehenge Amesbury to Berwick Down spend

    Please provide the following information/documentation:

    The amount of money spent on the following between and including the years 2000 and 2014:

    a) Traffic analysis and modelling

    b) Economic assessments

    c) Social assessments

    d) Distribution impact assessments

    e) Safety assessments

    f) Operational assessments

    g) Technology assessments

    h) Maintenance assessments

    i) Environmental assessments

    j) Archaeological assessments

    k) Architectural assessments for surface and underground roads

    Published: 22 May 2025

  7. National Highways Engagement in Deprived communities

    Please provide the following information: Environmental Impact Assessment:

    a) Any environmental impact assessments conducted by National Highways between 2015-2024 regarding the use of Tyburn Road as a diversion route for M6 traffic.

    b) Air quality and noise pollution data collected by National Highways from monitoring stations on or near Tyburn Road from 2015 to present, including:

    24-hour PM2.5 averages

    Night-time (23:00-05:00) noise measurements

    Coordination with Local Authorities:

    a) Records of communication between National Highways and Birmingham City Council from 2015-2024 regarding the management of Tyburn Road as part of the SRN diversion network.

    b) Any joint assessments or studies conducted with Birmingham City Council on the impact of increased HGV traffic on Tyburn Road post-2015.

    Vibration Impact:

    a) Any vibration assessments or surveys conducted by National Highways on Tyburn Road between 2015-2024, particularly related to HGV traffic diverted from the M6.

    b) Records of any compensation claims received or processed by National Highways for property damage along Tyburn Road potentially linked to increased traffic vibration (2015-2024).

    Policy and Planning:

    a) National Highways' policies or guidelines (current as of 2024) on managing environmental impacts of Motorway diversion routes on local communities.

    b) Any plans or proposals (2020-2024) to mitigate environmental impacts on Gravelly Hill residents due to Tyburn Road's use as an SRN diversion route.

    Published: 22 May 2025

  8. Volume 284 Corwen & Bala Railway

    Do you hold Corwen & Bala Railway volume?

    Published: 22 May 2025

  9. ITEP0610 CEMAR software as a service contract management system tender

    Details in respect to the contract below. ITEP0610 CEMAR software as a service: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ff0fd7-1975-4558-8f9c-557d8cb3ea66

    The details required are:

    1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

    2. What is the actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date?

    3. Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed? If re-tendered, when is the expected publication date for the new tender?

    4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

    5. What were the key evaluation criteria used in the previous tender (e.g., price vs. quality weighting)?

    6. Are there any user satisfaction surveys, feedback reports, or internal reviews on the effectiveness of the current solution?

    Published: 21 May 2025

  10. National Highways Project bank accounts

    I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information from you.

    1. According to an announcement by National Highways in January 2023, project bank accounts will now be the default option for all tier one and tier two contractors working with National Highways (https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/national-highways-makes-project-bank-accounts-default-option-13-01-2023/). Contractors would need to specifically opt out of the scheme. What percentage of you're a) tier one contractors b) tier two contractors have since opted out of the scheme

    2. This should be provided for all contractors working for National Highways, and in a separate dataset focusing on contracts for projects in construction, civils, engineering and anything to do with the built environment.

    Published: 21 May 2025