South East news

The latest stories from our region

First planned daytime closure of the M25

March 2024 - The M25 will be closed for a full weekend for the first time ever as a major project progresses to make journeys safer and reduce pollution.

Kingsferry Bridge repairs

April 2024 - Network Rail are carrying out repairs to the Kingsferry Bridge in Kent, replacing the 40 steel ropes which lift the bridge for maritime traffic.

Operation Sunrise lights up Hindhead Tunnel after sunset

March 2024 - As the sun set over the Surrey Hills, the A3 Hindhead Tunnel closed for routine maintenance, however there was more about to happen on this wintry Tuesday night.

Abnormal load movements - Tilbury to Millbrook

February 2024 - There will be slow-moving, abnormal loads on our roads in Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire on two further weekends, the next taking place overnight on Saturday 23 March.

News archive

April - Kingsferry Bridge repairs
March - Operation Sunrise lights up Hindhead Tunnel after sunset
March - First Daytime Closure of the M25
February - Abnormal load movements - Tilbury to Millbrook
January - Hold on to your antlers – improvement scheme helps local animal charity

December - Trio of beam lifts round off busy year on improvement scheme
December - Getting in the festive spirit helping local communities
November - Who nose what’s going on at junction 10?
November - M2 junction 5 – more than just a road scheme
November - Two major improvement schemes recognised for considerate construction
November - Communities Week – social success in the South East
October - Un-beam-lievable - another bridge in place for the M25 junction 10 upgrade!
August - Beam me up! - First M25 J10 bridge takes shape
August - Our guide to your journey planning
August - Fin-tastic fish relocation work on the M25 junction 28 scheme
August - Your summer travel plans for the South East
June - New 13km path for walkers, cyclists and horse riders
June - A Sussex nursery is helping to increase tree planting across the network
May - Top marks for two major improvement schemes
May - Digging deep to find out more about site’s link to the skies
March - Upgrade of major Surrey junction ramps up
March - Concrete barrier takes shape

December - New milestone for Winchester junction improvements project
December - Brock contraflow in Kent returns
December - Project team digs deep for charity as road scheme opens
December - Roadside dig on the M25 hopes to reveal the history of aviation in the area
December - Next generation of artists show their skills on M25 bridge competition
November - Major project to widen the A31 in Ringwood, Hampshire now complete
September - Not just a road closure
September - Updated plans for the revamp of major M3 junction
August - Top marks for A31 bridge replacement scheme
July - A2 Bean to Ebbsfleet scheme opens to traffic
July - Hot weather predicted
July - Operation Brock is back for summer
June - Plans for major revamp of busy M25 junction in Surrey
June - Queen Elizabeth II bridge illuminated for Platinum Jubilee
June - M20 Operation Brock contraflow deactivated
May - Half term getaway: Plan ahead if you're crossing the Channel
February - Abnormal load movement on A27 and A259
January - M20’s moveable barrier on the move

December - Work to improve largest junction on England’s motorway network now complete
November - M25 junction 25 improvements rated as ‘excellent’
August - M25 junction 25 improvement gives nature a helping hand
July - Hindhead Tunnel celebrates 10 years of making life better for the environment, community and road users
July - Helping you plan ahead for your staycation
June - M25 junction 25 site team cleans up
June - M2 junction 5 improvements given the green light

November 2020 - New M20 East Street footbridge to be lifted into place

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