Press releases

The upgrade of the M6 between Warrington and Wigan moved to operation at 70 mph today (Thursday 19 December) helping to improve journey times and reliability for the tens of thousands of drivers who use the route daily.

A brand new A-road and motorway junction were opened up to traffic for the first time by National Highways early today (Wednesday 18 Dec)

Drivers eating at the wheel, swearing at police and typing two-handed at the wheel of an HGV were filmed by officers as part of a collaborative effort to deter and expose dangerous habits on our roads. National Highways worked with five police forces across the region during a month-long crackdown on dangerous driving.

A VIP visit has helped mark the completion of a £4.9 million National Highways project improving safety along sections of the A550 at Two Mills near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

A fundraising drive by the team behind National Highways’ A417 road upgrade is bringing a little joy for children spending Christmas in Gloucestershire’s hospitals.

With the festive season fast approaching and nearly 40% of drivers planning long journeys, National Highways is removing over 1,100 miles of roadworks from motorways and major A-roads to help minimise disruption during peak travel times.

Newly released drone fly-through footage and photography showcase the scale and ambition of National Highways’ largest scheme currently in construction, marking one year since breaking ground.  

National Highways and Natural England have signed a landmark agreement to support the delivery of world-class national infrastructure whilst ensuring better outcomes for the environment.

Drivers are advised the M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Sunday 15 December to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed.