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On 27 May 2025, we introduced a 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the M48 Severn Bridge. It will last for an estimated 12 to 18 months On this page: Exceptions What will happen Impact Timing Background Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deterior…

We align our projects with our five innovation themes: design, construction and maintenance​ connected and autonomous vehicles​ customer mobility​ energy and environment ​ operations Our projects are generally cross-cutting, applying to more than one theme. Design construction and maintenance Trimble SiteVision– augmenting reality × Trimble SiteVision– augmenting reality The challenge …

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 …

Archaeologists discovered a whole host of rare finds along the A1 in Yorkshire. These gave a unique insight into what life was like over a period of around 4500 years. The discoveries were a result of the construction of our £400 million A1 Leeming to Barton upgrade which created 12 miles of new mo…

Back Published 09 August 2023 Blog Our response to an article in The Times which appeared on 4 August 2023. At the weekend, an article in The Times focussed on figures from an FOI response revealing how many trees planted in roadwork schemes have died. With the story highlighting a figure exceeding 400,000 since 2018, it’s fair to ask what National Highways is doing about it. In our respons…

Manual Guidance. Other aligned, minor changes, at 7.2, 7.4.7, 7.7 and 7.15.1. (Issue 197) • E-mail for CCTV Services Team corrected within Use of non-standard CCTV chapter at 7.19.6. (Issue 190) • Errors corrected within Service Provider Contingency Plan Model Document at Annex 7.8.12. Formatting ch…

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 Email queries …

Our experienced team of archaeologists discovered a wealth of information about the lives of Hull society at a time when the population was rapidly expanding in the 18th and 19th century. Trinity Burial Ground is located on the south side of Castle Street, and close to the busy Mytongate roundabout. It is associated with Holy Trinity Church, now better known as Hull Minster, which can be found in…

HIGHWAYS AGENCY NETWORK MANAGEMENT MANUAL PART 1 – MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY CONTENTS Chapter Page No. General Health & Safety 1.1-1 Introduction Main Legislation relating to Network Management 1.2-1 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Risk Assessment Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations Construction (Design & Management) Regulations Roles and Responsibilities 1.3…

Back Published 12 February 2025 Press Release National Highways is helping to keep the traditional landscape of the Cotswolds alive thanks to one of its major projects The government-owned company is currently working on the A417 Missing Link scheme, creating 5.5kms of new dual carriageway between Gloucester and Cirencester. Along the route, the team are painstakingly building 7.5kms of dry …