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We're improving the 10-mile section of the M6 between junctions 21a and 26, by upgrading it to an all-lane running motorway. This will provide increased capacity in a cost-effective way, maximising the use of the existing road. Start date March 2021 End date Spring 2025 Cost £259 million to £285 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 21 May 2025 Last part of motorway surfacing to begin Work to resurface the remaining section of the M6 between junction 21a and 26 begin…

We'll be carrying out specialist repairs and maintenance on the stretches of the concrete road surface on the A120 between Crown Interchange and Little Bentley roundabout in both directions. Start date October 2024 End date March 2025 Cost £7.2 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 14 March 2025 Work has finished We're delighted to say that we finished our work on 7 March 2025, ahead of schedule. During our scheme, we:  replaced 116 concrete sections ⁠laid 198 met…

The A52 experiences congestion at many junctions, resulting in significant queuing and delays. We've identified several junctions for improvement, to reduce congestion and provide capacity for more traffic from local developments. Start date 2017 End date 2027 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 June 2025 Public Inquiry – July 2025 In November 2024, we submitted our Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order for the scheme to the Secretary of State for Tran…

The A57 Link Roads scheme will relieve the long term issue of congestion in Mottram in Longdendale and help to improve journeys between Manchester and Sheffield. Start date December 2024 End date Road Period 3 (2026 – 2031) Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 14 August 2025 Update on site clearance and Roe Cross Road works We're continuing site clearance around Four Lanes, Old Road, Tollemache Close and Old Hall Lane. In this area, we're also: performing environ…

This scheme will improve the junction between the A47 and the A11 near Norwich by adding two new connections to ease congestion in the area. Start date Q4 2025/2026 End date Q1 2028/2029 Cost Over £200m Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 10 September 2025 Upcoming lane and carriageway closures We're continuing to undertake preparatory works ahead of main works starting on the project.  Closures and Diversions A47 westbound off-slip road Thursday …

The Dartford Crossing, also known as the A282, connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. Carrying over 50 million vehicles a year, the Dartford Crossing is designed to handle 135,000 vehicles a day, but the average is now 150,000 a day – with the busiest days seeing up to 180,000 vehicles using it. We’re carrying out an extensive programme of repairs and maintenance work over the next several years to keep journeys safe and reli…

We’re carrying out essential repairs to the concrete that makes up the base layer of M5 around junction 27 near Willand. Start date Autumn 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 24 April 2025 Upcoming overnight closure To fully complete our works, we need a final overnight closure of the southbound M5.  We'll work overnight to minimise disruption. The closure Friday 25 April The southbound M5 will be closed overnight (from 9pm to 6am) be…

We'll replace and relocate the control system for the pumping station on the A421 at Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire, following severe flooding during 2024. Start date Mid February 2025 End date August 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 July 2025 Closures from late July to early August Our on-going work to replace the control system for the pumping station on the A421 at Marston Moretaine is progressing well, and we’ll begin the final phase this month. …

We’re improving a section of the A63 Castle Street in Hull. Start date March 2020 End date 2026 Cost £355 million Latest updates Overview Documents View our diversions to find out how to get to local businesses. Latest updates 26 August 2025 Update to overnight closures: September and October 2025 With major concrete pours complete, we'll start on roadworks over the coming months.  After an August pause, we're planning overnight closures through September and October. No eastbound c…

Click below to view our library of Freedom of Information requests In this section If you wish to view a previously submitted Freedom of Information request listed below, click on the link or please email us at FOI@nationalhighways.co.uk Lower Thames Crossing cost breakdown (8 April 2025) A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the cost of the Lower Thames Crossing recently granted government approval. Read more. The cost incurred so far, Lower Thames Crossing (26…