Introduction to the Specification for highway works (formerly Series 000 and the Preamble to the specification). Version 1.0.0

MCHW: Specification for Highway Works GC 100

National Highways, 2025
Introduction to the Specification for highway works (formerly Series 000 and the Preamble to the specification). Version 1.0.0 Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

MCHW: Specification for Highway Works

Abstract

Provides guidance for preparing contracts to be used for construction, improvement or maintenance of trunk roads and motorways. Includes the Schedule of Pages and relevant publication dates.

History

General Principles and Scheme Governance. Construction. Date of publication of relevant change September 2025. New introduction to the Specification for highway works as part of the MCHW re-write, replacing Series 000 and the Preamble to the Specification.

Subjects

  • Contracts
  • Roads
  • Contract documents for highway works
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Legal issues and management

Publisher History

National Highways is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport. It has responsibility for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A roads in England. Formerly known as Highways England, between 2015-2021 and Highways Agency, between 1994-2015.

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