Lifting roadworks for the Christmas season

We're removing over 1,100 miles of roadworks from motorways and major A-roads to help minimise disruption during peak travel times.

From 6am on Friday 20 December until midnight on Thursday 2 January, we'll lift more than 95% of roadworks.

We'll lift the majority of roadworks during the Christmas period including:

11 miles in the north west
24.7 miles in Yorkshire and the north east
164.25 miles in the midlands
235.5 miles in the east
743.1 miles in the south east

This will help make sure major routes across the UK are clear for motorists during the busy festive period.

Friday 20 December is expected to be the busiest day on the roads over the festive period. We expect an estimated 7.2 million people to be planning journeys of more than two hours.

Plan ahead - have a safe TRIP this winter

TRIP is an easy way for drivers to remember the four simple steps to take to prepare ahead of using motorways and major A roads this winter:

Top-up

Fuel, oil, and screen wash

Rest

Plan regular stops every two hours to avoid driver fatigue

Inspect

Check tyre pressure and tread

Prepare

Have a plan for severe weather conditions

Learn more about TRIP and preparing to drive in winter weather.