en.Wedoany.com Reported - National Highways has selected WSP as the technical lead for its road water quality plan, responsible for addressing water quality issues caused by road runoff on the strategic road network. Rainwater running off roads contains oils, suspended solids from tyres, and metals from brake pads. In its road water quality plan, National Highways has committed to tackling the most impactful discharges on the strategic road network by 2030.

Under the new contract, WSP will be responsible for project leadership, technical assurance and delivery support, with support provided by Mott MacDonald, Ramboll, Arup and AECOM. The road water quality project will identify and deliver design solutions to treat water from the highest-risk outfalls on the strategic road network, with treatment methods including nature-based solutions or mechanical approaches implemented within existing road boundaries. WSP will work closely with National Highways to support the development of an evidence-based, long-term approach to road water quality management, ensuring interventions are targeted, proportionate and aligned with broader environmental objectives. WSP has served as the technical partner for this project since 2024.

Stephen Elderkin, Director of Environmental Sustainability at National Highways, said: "We are committed to addressing the pollution risks from road runoff. In addition to publishing a list of areas requiring mitigation, a new national programme has now been established to improve our road water quality and tackle this important issue. Our ongoing partnership with WSP will help us make significant progress towards achieving the goals of our 2030 Water Quality Plan."

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