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These are the rules that govern how suppliers should handle data and information on National Highways' behalf In this section What National Highways expects from the Supplier The IMS is to be read in conjunction with the relevant National Highways contractual requirements with the Supplier.  For the purpose of the IMS the Supplier is equivalent to the terms Contractor or Consultant found in different contract forms with National Highways. The term Supplier includes any sub-suppliers at any …

Stay in the know on the Historical Railways Estate. Celebrating 200 years of rail with our first-ever viaduct open day As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, we opened up the recently restored Chelfham Viaduct near Barnstaple to the public Read all about the event Latest makeover Petersfield Road Bridge The works to be carried out will address the worst areas of degradation throughout the arch. In the headlines Castlefield Viaduct We're committing £2.4 million for phase 2 of the Castl…

Published 15 Feb 2024 Together with ground engineering specialists BAM Ritchies and Aecom , we're trialling Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot across a number of South West locations. Share this article We're using Spot's dog’s eye view to capture information in difficult-to-get-to locations on our network, such as: steep banks culverts under bridges and other structures The innovative tool gives us a safer, cost-effective alternative to human inspectors in areas that are hard or dangerous …

We’re looking at ways to carry out essential maintenance on seven bridges spanning the M6 in Cumbria. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 30 September 2025 Lawtland House bridge deferred  We’ve decided to defer our work on Lawtland House bridge, which carries the A685 over the M6. The structure’s condition is less critical than the other structures in the scheme. We’ve also listened to local community concerns ab…

Jump to section Strategy Priorities Roadmap View full strategy Environmental Sustainability Strategy   Our Vision: A connected country. A thriving environment Our 2050 vision is to provide a road network that supports the country’s transport needs but also protects and strengthens the natural environment and community wellbeing. Our economy, livelihoods and wellbeing are dependent on the natural world and we have a moral and economic duty to protect, restore and enhance the environment.…

Published 20 Feb 2024 A breathtaking Devon view featuring a historic two-arched bridge has been preserved for years to come thanks to National Highways’ Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Share this article Set in the middle of the stunning Dartmoor landscape, Lustleigh Viaduct - which should in fact be Lustleigh Bridge because it is short and only has two arches whereas viaducts feature a series of arches or spans - was being damaged by several tree roots that were pushing into the masonry. …

With National Highways’ support, Gloucestershire County Council is making a number of improvements on roads west of Cheltenham. These include a proposal to upgrade M5 junction 10. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 04 June 2025 Development Consent Order approved The Secretary of State for Transport has given the go ahead for the M5 junction 10 improvements scheme, delivered by Gloucestershire County Council, to be built by granting the Development Consent Order.     We now …

There are certain conditions you need to meet if you want to work on over or near our roads. For instance maintaining overhead power cables, or installing telecoms masts. We need to be sure that what you're building and how you're working won't be a danger to people. If you are a company and you want to: work near or over our roads, for instance on overhead power cables. put works on or near our land - like telecoms masts build works where they could fall on our land We need to be sure that…

We’re carrying out essential safety improvements on the A36 Warminster Road near Limpley Stoke to stabilise the embankment and keep the carriageway safe. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 25 June 2025 End of works update The A36 at Limpley Stoke will reopen fully to traffic in both directions at 6am on Monday 30 June. Over the last 11 months we have been working to stabilise the embankment by the southbound carriageway.  In preparation of the full reopening, four overnigh…

We regularly maintain the M1 between junctions 9 and 14 each month on pre-planned dates. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 03 September 2025 Planned road closures in October We need these overnight (10pm - 5am) for maintenance this month: Wednesday 15 October - M1 northbound junctions 9 to 11a M1 northbound junctions 9 to 11a diversion leave the M1 northbound at junction 9 and follow the A5183 then take the A505 to the A5 rejoin the M1 at junction 11a If you want to j…