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We're cutting down and removing diseased trees suffering from ash dieback disease from the M11 between junctions 6 and 14. We will be replanting new trees of other native species that have been carefully chosen to ensure local habitats flourish. Start date November 2024 End date February 2025 Cost £1m Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 22 October 2024 Phase one begins November 2024 We’re planning essential landscaping work at 19 locations on the M11 between junctions 6 an…

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…

This page provides guidance and tips on common tasks and issues related to the Dart Charge service, including managing your account and making payments. Managing your Dart Charge account Payment options Payment tasks Payment issues Local resident discount scheme Charging hours Penalty charge notices Meeting your needs Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) Managing your Dart Charge account How to set up an account Visit Pay the Dartford Crossing charge, click ‘Start now’ and …

Find out more about the latest developments on the scheme In this section A686 eastbound closures - Friday 22 August The A686 eastbound between Kemplay roundabout and Carleton Underpass will be closed overnight (8pm - 6am) between Tuesday 26 August and Saturday 20 September.   We're installing a work access into land next to the north of the A686, next to the hospital, to perform utility diversions.  A signed diversion route will be in place. Please plan your journeys accordingly and allow …

Our Stakeholder Advisory Forum (SAF) includes key stakeholders with an interest in active travel, heritage, ecology and heritage railways. Role and purpose The role of the forum is to provide advice in support of the development of our strategy, policy and activity in the care and upkeep of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Chaired by National Highways, the forum is made up of the following organisations: Department for Transport Sustrans Railway Paths Ltd Railway Heritage Trust The …

Upgrading junction 28 of the M25 between the M25 and the A12 in Essex. Start date 2022 End date 2025 Cost £140 million to £170 million Latest updates Overview Documents Stick to our diversions to avoid ULEZ fees We plan our road road closures with Transport for London (TFL). Together, we make sure ULEZ cameras don't operate on our signed diversion routes. If you don't use our official signed diversion routes, you may need to pay the ULEZ fee. We regularly co-ordinate our works with th…

The latest news from the Lower Thames Crossing More news Government funding gives green light to the Lower Thames Crossing 16 Jun 2025 - The government funding announced sets the Lower Thames Crossing on the path to securing private investment New images show how the Lower Thames Crossing is setting new standards for greener roads in Britain 10 Jun 2025 - A new approach taken for road design and building by cutting construction carbon and restoring nature Hydrogen powered construction a st…

We’re looking at ways to carry out essential maintenance on eight bridges spanning the M6 in Cumbria. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 08 September 2025 Vegetation Clearance - 15 September till Early December 2025 We're clearing vegetation along the bridges between junctions 36 and 39.  This work is essential so our teams can safely reach the bridges we’re repairing. The cleared areas will let us build safe a…

How police and structure authorities can use the ESDAL system. In this section Vehicle or load movements that exceed standard dimensions are called “abnormal loads”. Hauliers must: notify the police of their intention to move abnormal loads alert the owners of any bridges and structures that cross, or are crossed by, the route they plan to use. If you are: an abnormal loads police officer the owner of a bridge or structure on or adjacent to National Highways network you can use National…

How to notify police, highway and structures authorities of abnormal load movements online In this section Abnormal loads An abnormal load is a vehicle that has any of the following: a weight of more than 44,000kg an axle load of more than 10,000kg for a single non-driving axle and 11,500kg for a single driving axle a width of more than 2.9 metres a rigid length of more than 18.65 metres Other measurements may apply if you’re transporting a load abroad. If you’re responsible for transpo…