Strictly Highways 2026 brought the highways community together at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from 6–8 October for three days of networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and celebration.
Now in its ninth year, LCRIG’s flagship event welcomed hundreds of delegates from across the highways and road infrastructure technology sector – connecting local authorities, the Department for Transport (DfT), and the wider supply chain for three days of learning, collaboration, and celebration.
From insightful conference sessions and conversations across the exhibition to the DfT Special Recognition Awards, there was plenty to celebrate.
Take a look back at some of the highlights from Strictly Highways 2026, captured across three memorable days in Blackpool.
Afternoon Tea & Evening Networking
The event began with a relaxed afternoon tea, followed by an evening of networking, bringing delegates together ahead of two packed days of conference sessions, discussions and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector.
On the Main Stage
Across two days, speakers and panellists shared practical case studies, industry updates and new approaches to some of the biggest challenges facing local highways.
Topics ranged from highways maintenance, funding and network resilience to innovation, digital technology, sustainability, skills and collaboration.
Exhibition Area
The exhibition provided a busy space for delegates to meet suppliers, explore products and services, discover innovations and continue conversations beyond the conference sessions.
Celebrating Excellence: DfT Special Recognition Awards
The DfT Special Recognition Awards were another highlight of Strictly Highways 2026, bringing the highways community together to celebrate the people, projects and organisations making a positive difference across the sector.
The evening began with a drinks reception, giving guests the opportunity to catch up with colleagues before the awards ceremony got underway and the winners were announced.
Read all about the winners here
Thank You for Joining Us
A huge thank you to all our delegates, speakers, panellists, sponsors, exhibitors and partners for helping make Strictly Highways 2026 such a memorable event.
It was fantastic to see the highways community come together once again to share knowledge, build connections and celebrate the work taking place across our sector.
Strictly Highways 2027: Bookings Now Open!
We’re delighted to announce that bookings are now open for Strictly Highways 2027, taking place from 28–30 September 2027 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Join us next year for another opportunity to connect with the highways community, hear the latest industry updates, discover innovations and celebrate achievements from across the sector.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Strictly Highways 2027.
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