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The Examining Authority assessed submissions from the public, stakeholders and National Highways, through written representations and 28 public hearings In this section Share this article Published 15 January 2024 On 20 December 2023, the detailed examination of the proposals for the Lower Thames Crossing finished. The planning inspectors will now make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for Transport on whether to give permission to build and operate the new crossing, with a final d…

As part of our essential safety maintenance we are replacing the safety barrier and upgrading the lighting between South Cave and North Ferriby along with resurfacing the footbridge at Elloughton, to keep road users safe for years to come. Start date June 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 14 May 2025 Further overnight closures as we approach the scheme's end We’re now approaching the final stages of this scheme an…

We want to make a positive difference for communities living near our roads, especially where we’re carrying out works. Here are some of the ways we've supported local communities around our M25 junction 28 improvement scheme An outdoor classroom for Wells Park School Wells Park Residential Primary School supports pupils aged between 5 and 11 years old with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. In 2024, we and our partners built an outdoor classroom at the school - together with…

Our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to gain a greater understanding of the ecology and heritage in the area. This work is important as it helps us to identify and protect key sensitive features. In this section Over the past few months, our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to get a better understanding of the ecology, archaeology and ground conditions in the area. This work is important as it helps us to ide…

Part cycling commuter route, part tourist attraction, part wildlife haven, the Tidenham Tunnel has been fully restored to its former glory for cyclists and walkers to enjoy as a cool, peaceful interlude along routes around the beautiful Wye Valley. Share this article Location: Between Chepstow and Tintern, Monmouthshire Project managed by: Greenways and Cycleroutes Open to the public? Yes Completion: Spring 2021 Video: Celebrating Tidenham tunnel’s transformation to Wye Valley Greenway Hi…

We’re doing essential landscaping work on the A47 between Dereham and Swaffham, and near King’s Lynn. We're cutting down and removing diseased trees suffering from ash dieback disease along the A47. We will be replanting new trees of other native species that have been carefully chosen to ensure local habitats flourish. Where we don’t replant, we’ll allow nature to regenerate. Start date October 2024 End date November 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 Octo…

National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) are bespoke integrated quality management systems for organisations working on the UK road network. This guide explains the benefits of NHSS certification and the steps involved in achieving it. It also describes the range of schemes available, who they apply to, and how to access the scheme documents. Please note that despite the similarity in names, NHSSs are not owned or administered by National Highways. However, we play an important part in their dev…

We'll be carrying out repairs and maintenance on stretches of the concrete road surface on the A5 between Stony Stratford and Portway in both directions, as well as other repairs and maintenance for approximately six weeks starting January 2025. The work will include repairs to the concrete surface on the main carriageway, clearing drains, repainting road markings, and inserting new reflective road studs (cat’s eyes). Start date January 2025 End date February 2025 Cost £1.9 million Latest up…

National Highways has committed to deliver a suite of safety improvements along the A21 route corridor from Sevenoaks to Hastings. We have brought forward this package of works in recognition of the safety improvements they will make to the travelling public and local communities. Start date December 2020 End date Spring 2025 Cost Estimated £20m Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 02 October 2025 Safety improvements at Ashdene Garages There will be temporary traffic lights…

A landscape-led highways scheme that will deliver a safe and resilient free-flowing road while conserving and enhancing the special character of the Cotswolds National Landscape. Our scheme will improve the connection between two dual carriageway sections of the A417 at Brockworth and Cowley. Start date Early 2023 End date 2027 Cost £250 to £500 million Latest updates Overview Documents We're carrying out other maintenance work along the A419 and A417 through July and August 2025. Latest…