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The Highways Agency, now known as National Highways, is a government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving England's motorways and major A roads. With a history dating back to its founding as an executive agency, it has undergone significant transformations, including its conversion into a government-owned company, Highways England, in 2015. The agency sets highways standards for all four UK administrations through the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and operates information services, including on-road signage and the Traffic England website. As part of its transition, the UK government outlined its vision for the future of the English strategic road network in its Road Investment Strategy, with a second strategy published in 2020, committing £27 billion in investments between 2020 and 2025 to enhance the network. The Highways Agency's work is intertwined with that of other key entities, such as [[department-for-transport|Department for Transport]] and [[transport-for-london|Transport for London]], in shaping the country's transportation infrastructure. The agency's efforts are also influenced by global trends in transportation, including the adoption of [[electric-vehicles|electric vehicles]] and the development of [[smart-highways|smart highways]]. As the UK continues to evolve its transportation network, the role of the Highways Agency, now National Highways, remains pivotal in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of England's roads.