--- title: "Highways & Roads" url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/highways-roads/" type: markets date_published: 2023-05-09 date_modified: 2026-01-15 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1806 reading_time: 10 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/highways-roads/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/highways-header-1.jpg" --- # Highways & Roads ![SYSTRA specialist in high vis walking along the road at Grovehurst Junction](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/highways-header-1.jpg) #### Building the UK’s local and national road infrastructure **SYSTRA has more than 50 years’ experience in roads and highways feasibility, design, engineering and delivery – helping to create safe, efficient and reliable road networks throughout the UK.** Improving existing highway networks is an ongoing process for local authorities and national highways agencies. Roads need to be designed to connect people and places safely and efficiently, to support economic growth, ease congestion and create a sustainable infrastructure for the future. Similarly, developers of residential, industrial, commercial and retail estates need to provide appropriate access roads, which connect seamlessly with existing highways. #### Key contacts ![A close up headshot photo of Andrew Dugdale. Andrew is wearing a shirt and suit jacket and is smiling at the camera.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/02/andrew-dugdale-2.jpg) **Andrew DUGDALE** Market Director > [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dugdale-b590a330) ![Profile picture of Darren Miller](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/darren-miller-profile-picture.png) **Darren MILLER** Director – Infrastructure Lead (Highways) > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmiller85/) #### Supporting every stage of road building programmes There are many challenges to delivering safe and efficient road networks. There are always financial constraints and time pressures on any road building programme, and the approvals process is complex. Health and safety is a major consideration at all stages, and the routes to procurement can be challenging. To make the process as cost-effective and efficient as possible, SYSTRA highways and roads specialists provide complete planning, design and engineering services, with  [modern methods of construction](https://www.systra.com/uk/services/modern-methods-of-construction/) , to support developers and authorities at every stage of their road building programmes. [connect with our roads and highways specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [Download our Global roads & highways brochure](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/highways-roads/#h-our-roads-and-highways-brochure) #### Related markets - [Streets and placemaking](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/streets-placemaking/) - [Transport for new ](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/rail/)[developments](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/transport-for-new-developments/) - [Bus](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/transport/bus/) - [Active Travel](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/active-travel/) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/06/ev_charging-1024x487.jpg) _markets EV Charging Infrastructure Read more sur EV Charging Infrastructure_ ![strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/strategic-traffic-modelling-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Pedestrian and Cycle Modelling Read more sur Pedestrian and Cycle Modelling_ ![traffic-engineering-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/traffic-engineering-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Read more sur Traffic Engineering and Road Safety_ ![highways-and-drainage-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/highways-and-drainage-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Highways & Drainage Read more sur Highways & Drainage_ **SYSTRA’s multi-disciplinary expertise supports local authorities, developers and highways agencies deliver safer roads and highways at a regional and national level.** #### One-stop shop for highway design and delivery SYSTRA road and highway consultancy services encompass road and drainage design, road safety audits, Construction Design and Management (CDM), geotechnical services, environmental and ecological surveys, highway structural engineering, landscape architecture, traffic signal control, street lighting and project management. Our road and highways capabilities draw on multiple disciplines from across our business, including civil, structural and drainage engineering, noise and air-quality consultancy, environmental services, planning, procurement and regulatory expertise. ![grovehurst-drone](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/06/grovehurst-drone-1024x576.jpg) #### Supporting every stage of road development Our clients rely on SYSTRA to provide a complete cradle-to-grave service, from initial conceptual planning, feasibility studies and funding advice, through preliminary design and detailed design and on to procurement and construction project management and administration. We help schemes to achieve statutory approvals and road construction consent, advise on procurement models, provide contract administration and ongoing site monitoring services. Complementing our industry-leading traffic and transportation services, our engineering capability allows us to provide clients with a balanced, practical, deliverable and cost effective service. Our flexible highways design services for private, local and trunk roads, help clients to gain statutory approvals, such as Section 278, Section 38, Section 106 and Section 104, as well as Road Construction Consents and Section 56 approvals. Our expert team are also well versed to assist clients negotiate Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and other legislative requirements. #### Construction Design and Management (CDM) SYSTRA has the experience to provide the roles of both Designer and Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015 – and we can advise clients in respect of their duties under these regulations. ## Projects in action - ![Kent County Council: Grovehurst A249 Junction Improvement](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/07/grovehurst-junction_2026-header-474x474.jpg) - [ Kent County Council: Grovehurst A249 Junction Improvement ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/kent-county-council-grovehurst-a249-junction-improvement/) - ![A249 Grovehurst Interchange Body Image](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/a249-grovehurst-interchange-body-image-474x474.png) - [ A249 Grovehurst Interchange ](https://www.systra.com/uk/?post_type=projects&p=10497) - ![bardon-quarry-level-crossing](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/bardon-quarry-level-crossing-474x474.jpg) - [ Bardon Quarry Level Crossing Upgrade ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/bardon-quarry-level-crossing-upgrade/) - ![HS2 Marston Box Bridge Slide](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/10/hs2-vl-50976-dji_0084-474x474.jpg) - [ HS2 Marston Box Bridge Slide ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/hs2-marston-box-bridge-slide/) - ![Active Travel Social Prescribing Feasibility Study – City of Doncaster Council](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/12/doncaster_active-travel_thumb-474x474.jpg) - [ Active Travel Social Prescribing Feasibility Study – City of Doncaster Council ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/city-of-doncaster-council-active-travel-feasibility-study/) - ![South Tyneside Council – South Shields Town Centre Redevelopment](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/12/southshields-transport-interchange1-474x474.jpg) - [ South Tyneside Council – South Shields Town Centre Redevelopment ](https://www.systra.com/uk/project/south-tyneside-council-south-shields-town-centre-redevelopment/) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/highways-team-systra-brian-sharpe-1024x683.jpg) ### Highway bridges and structural engineering We have wide-ranging expertise in designing highway structures, including bridges, drainage structures, car parks, retaining walls and foundations for major traffic signs and CCTV masts. Our bridge expertise enables us to provide comprehensive inspection, assessment and design services for new and existing bridges, including road, rail and pedestrian bridges that intersect the highway. #### Road Safety To help create safer road networks, we can provide the full range of Road Safety Auditing services for both local authority roads and the trunk road network. By analysing complex traffic problems and studying traffic accidents, our traffic engineering specialists can also help clients to develop effective road safety schemes. #### Procurement advice and contract management Choosing the right type of procurement contract can have a significant impact on ultimate construction costs for highway schemes. SYSTRA has extensive experience of delivering construction contracts for everything from small-scale developments to multi-million pound projects. We can tailor the procurement route to each client’s needs, whether design-and-build or traditional re-measure contracts. We prepare site-specific contracts, organise the tender process and ultimately administer and supervise the construction contract on site. ### We’d love to support your next road or highways project ![Andrew-Dugdale](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/10/andrew-dugdale.jpg) **Andrew DUGDALE** Market Director ![Profile picture of Darren Miller](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/darren-miller-profile-picture.png) **Darren MILLER** Director – Infrastructure Lead (Highways) [Connect with our Roads and highways specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ![Roads brochure cover block template](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/roads-brochure-cover-block-template.jpg) ### Our Roads and highways brochure SYSTRA offers comprehensive global services to help governments and private industries meet the technical, financial, and contextual challenges of delivering roads and highways. 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