Press releases

National Highways will be starting a scheme later this month to tackle flooding issues and improve safety for motorists on the M5 in Somerset.

National Highways traffic officer Gemmanesse Plant has found a fun and engaging way to share her road safety messages at events thanks to a fleet of mini traffic vehicles she’s created in her spare time.

‘Kill your speed not one of our roadworkers’ was the message from National Highways today (Tuesday 7 October) after Gloucestershire Police revealed more than 13,000 drivers have been prosecuted for speeding through the A417 Missing Link roadworks.

National Highways announced today (2 October 2025) that the Lower Thames Crossing will be the first major infrastructure programme in Britain to be carbon neutral in construction.

As colder temperatures and darker evenings set in, National Highways is urging drivers to check their tyres as part of its seasonal T.R.I.P. campaign, encouraging everyone to Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare before setting off.

A major plan by National Highways to relieve congestion and improve safety along the A46 in Newark has today been given the go-ahead.  

A key bridge that spans the M6 in Cumbria will remain fully open when major motorway upgrade work begins, following engagement with the local community.

Talented youngster Spencer Jones is helping to keep fellow pupils a little safer thanks to his artistic safety message which is now on road signs outside his Shropshire school.

National Highways is warning road users that the date the M4 north of Bristol will be closed is changing.

Fun times are on the way for children in one Shropshire town after National Highways donated almost £10,000 towards the cost of new playground equipment.