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The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
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Helping your business get its customers, drivers and goods where they should be, on time and stress-free.
Capability Assessment Toolkit 3
Introducing new and challenging indicators in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Efficiency Gains from Collaborative Roads Procurement
Delivering efficiency and best value is central
1. Introduction
1.1 The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport, working to support delivery of the outcomes sought by the Secretary of State for Transport, in accordance with his priorities, in respect of the stewardship and operation of the motorway and trunk road network in England (the "strategic road network").
1.2 The network comprises various types of road from motorways to single carriageway roads. It provides a vital service to commerce, industry and the lives of individuals and communities.
1.3 Up to date details of the Highways Agency's size, location and resources are set out annually in the Agency's business plan.
1.4 This document sets out the roles and responsibilities of:
- the Highways Agency ("the Agency"), including the Chief Executive;
- the Department for Transport ("the Department"), including the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary, and
the framework within which they operate.
It sets out the governance of the relationship between the Department and the Agency.
References to "he" throughout this document should be taken as "he or she" as the case applies.
1.5 This document replaces the previous Framework Document dated July 1999.
1.6 This Framework Document will be reviewed formally by the Department, in consultation with the Agency, within five years of publication. However, amendments may be proposed by the Department or the Agency at any time.
1.7 Copies of this Framework Document and of any subsequent amendments will be published and placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.
