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Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair

26 Feb 2024

The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has announced that Sir Gareth Rhys Williams will be taking up the position of Chair of National Highways, following a competitive selection process.

Gareth joins the organisation as National Highways completes its delivery of the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) and prepares for the third Road Investment Strategy.

In his role, Gareth will oversee the delivery of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads, which will bring improved journeys, ease congestion, create jobs and grow the economy across the country.

Further information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transport-secretary-announces-sir-gareth-rhys-williams-as-new-national-highways-chair?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=116f273d-5c2b-4fdd-aad2-e549c024a282&utm_content=daily