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This scheme will provide an improved link between the M54 and the M6. Currently, there's no direct motorway link from the M54 to the M6 north. This means high volumes of both long distance and local traffic use the local roads to travel this route. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 14 August 2025 Survey Work Since the Secretary of State granted our Development Consent Order (DCO) in April 2022, we’ve been finali…

We’re upgrading 11.2 miles of central reservation barrier in Bedfordshire, upgrading it from steel to concrete, to improve the safety and reliability of journeys along this stretch of the M1. We're also installing more CCTV and improving traffic and information signs between the junctions. Start date Winter 2023 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 08 September 2025 We've completed our work We've now completed our work to…

We’ve made improvements on the M4 between junctions 3 and 12 by adding an additional lane for traffic to help increase capacity and reduce congestion. We’ve also put in place new technology to smooth traffic flows and manage incidents along this stretch. Start date 2018 End date 2022 Cost £848 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 05 December 2022 Upgraded motorway between junctions 3 and 8/9 now open The national speed limit has been restored between junctions 4 and…

The bridge near Penrith that carries the M6 over the River Lowther needs extensive repairs. A major renovation project is underway to ensure the longevity of the structure for many years to come. Start date 31 March 2025 End date March 2027 Cost £9 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 09 September 2025 Our recent work We've now completed: repairing the southbound hard shoulder and lane one concrete repairs to the northbound bridge deck and s…

The A38 is an important route from Birmingham to Derby and through to the M1 at junction 28. Where it passes through Derby, long distance traffic interacts with a large volume of vehicles making local journeys causing congestion and delays. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 06 August 2025 Outcome of spending review Following the conclusion of the Government’s Spending Review, funding for the A38 Derby Junctions scheme has now been con…

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 01 August 2025 A47 Wansford - cancellation We recognise this may be disappointing news, but we remain committed to improving and enhancing the A47 corridor through our existing schemes, which will see improved journey times, reduce congestion and boost economic growth within the …

Following an eastbound bridge joint failure in the spring, a contraflow is now in operation on Ouse Bridge Start date April 2022 End date 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 08 July 2025 M62 junction 37 to 36 Ouse Bridge joint issue - update 8 July 2025 We're making good progress replacing  bolts on all joints across the westbound carriageway. This is a precautionary action while we continue to investigate the issue.  30 June to 12 Ju…

From June 2023 we are set to build an additional 12 emergency areas on the M1 between junction 32 (Thurcroft) and junction 35a (Stocksbridge). This is in addition to the existing 8 emergency areas. Start date June 2023 End date Winter 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 23 October 2024 We've completed our work between junctions 34 and 35A We’ve finished ten emergency areas in this section of work, and if you drive it you'll notice we've removed a large amount…

From January 2024 we are set to build an additional 10 emergency areas on the M1 between junction 30 near Barlborough in Derbyshire and junction 31 at Aston in South Yorkshire. This is in addition to the existing six. Start date January 2024 End date January 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 12 December 2024 Progress update - December 2024 We're pleased to let our customers know, that having been delayed by the storm last week, we have now removed the remai…

Proposals to create extra capacity at junction 18 to reduce congestion and support economic growth. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 10 September 2025 M60 Simister Island On 9 September 2025, the Secretary of State for Transport approved our Development Consent Order (DCO) for the M60 junction 18 Simister Island Interchange scheme.  This approval grants us planning permission to move forward with work that will deliver smoother, saf…