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The RRA is a unique collaboration between National Highways, the University of Cambridge and industry partners to drive research in the UK’s road sector. Formed in response to the pressing need for sustainable, efficient and technologically advanced road infrastructure, its vision is a collaborative, cross-sector alliance that guides and improves the effectiveness of roads research. Working together, we aim to address the challenges of the sector, increase impact, drive value and leverage inves…

We’re upgrading the Park Lane junction with A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road to deliver cyclist and pedestrian crossing points on all four of its arms, creating easier and safer journeys for everyone. Start date Saturday 8 November End date Spring 2026 Cost £7million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 09 October 2025 Junction improvements to begin in November We're improving Park Lane junction to make it safer for everyone. We're ready to start work on S…

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic benefits for the region.   We’ve now been instructed to remove the Route Protection in place …

We're doing essential maintenance work on the A14 at Ipswich between junction 52 (Claydon) and junction 55 (Copdock Interchange, where the A14 meets the A12) to extend the life of the road surface, to minimise the need for more extensive repairs in the future. Start date September 2024 End date November 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 24 February 2025 Planned road closures in March We're doing essential bridge joint repairs and resurfacing work on the A14…

The Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey is just under two kilometres long and is one of the longest road tunnels in the UK. It takes the A3 beneath the Devil's Punch Bowl, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 20 March 2025 Overnight closures - March and April We need to close the tunnel overnight for essential maintenance. We'll close the A3 southbound between A31 Hogs Back junction to Hazel Grove junction overnight (9pm to …

Downhill Lane improvement will provide extra capacity on the junction between the A19 and the A1290 in Sunderland, supporting the regional economy and plans for the development of International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP). Start date Started End date March 2022 Cost £51.6 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 March 2022 Ceremony celebrates scheme officially opening to traffic The Downhill Lane £51.6 million upgrade of the A19 near Sunderland is the latest N…

We will build an all-lane running motorway on the M56 between junctions 6 and 8. This will provide increased capacity in a cost-effective way, maximising the use of the existing road Start date Spring 2020 End date June 2023 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 11 July 2024 Essential resurfacing work - spring to summer 2024 We are resurfacing the M56 between junction 5 and 6 in both directions close to Manchester Airport. We are also resurfacing slip roads, replac…

Maintenance schemes taking place in the South East region. Overview Documents The latest maintenance schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information Ash Dieback works in the South East Find out where we're taking action to remove or make safe trees affected by Ash Dieback. Ash die back works at various locations - October to November 2025 We've found large numbers of dead or dying Ash trees. These are a potential safety …

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A12 Chelmsford to A120 scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 01 August 2025 A12 Chelmsford – cancellation We recognise this may be disappointing news and we remain committed to maintaining and renewing the Strategic Road Network (SRN), making sure it works for all road users. The Government and National Highways remain committed to maintaining a safe and reliable road n…

Maintenance schemes taking place in the West Midlands region. Overview Documents The latest schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information View a maintenance scheme You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the West Midlands below: A40 and Old Ross Road fencing repairs - 20 to 31 October 2025 Closures 20 to 31 October - Old Ross Road between the junctions of Llangrove Road and the A4137 C…