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Requirements and advice documents relating to works on motorway and all-purpose trunk roads in the UK.
View indexDocuments issued historically by National Highways relating to works on motorways and all-purpose trunk roads in England.
Suite of specification documents included in a construction contract relating to works on motorway and all-purpose trunk roads in the UK.
View indexSpecifications for Operational Technology relating to works on motorway and all-purpose trunk roads in the UK. (Formerly TSS Plans Registry).
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