S30094 NH iRAP Survey Reporting Phase

This work is critical for NH to understand how safe the strategic road network currently is and to meet firm commitments made to government regulators. The 2025 iRAP survey provides an objective star rating of road safety, showing where the risk of serious collisions is highest across the network. Because the methods used in 2025 differ from those used in 2020, specialist analysis is urgently required to ensure the results are accurate, comparable and credible. Without this work, NH would be unable to report required safety metrics to DfT and ORR, would lose the ability to demonstrate progress on national road safety targets, and would lack the evidence needed to prioritise future safety investment. The project also strengthens NH's internal capability to manage critical datasets, supporting long term decision making and contributing directly to the ambition that no one is harmed while travelling or working on the SRN.