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This privacy notice sits beneath our top level privacy notice and provides information about how personal data is used with regards to CCTV operated on the motorways and major roads of England (commonly known as the Strategic Road Network), including those fitted into Traffic Officer vehicles. Please see the main privacy statement for details on your rights and who to contact about use of persona…

Ash dieback is affecting trees on the land we manage. We're taking action to slow its spread and make sure trees along our strategic road network remain safe. Start date November 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Overview Documents We're committed to protecting the natural environment that surrounds our roads. We're responsible for 30,000 hectares of land and we want to foster a rich biodiv…

We've completed work to improve the A47 Guyhirn junction near Wisbech. We've increased the size of the roundabout to ease congestion and cope with increasing traffic levels. The Nene Bridge was also widened. Start date February 2021 End date 31 March 2022 Cost £17 million Overview Documents Related road projects Project information Overview We improved the A47 in six places between Peterb…

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 Novemb…

Benton Bridge was constructed in 1903 and carries an unclassified road over the former Fairfield Loop branch line. Share this article Location: Ilford, London Open to the public? Yes Status: In development History Benton Bridge was constructed back in 1903 in Ilford, North London. Below, the bridge was used by trains on the Great Eastern Railway (GER) - connecting Ilford to Woodford. The GER…

We’re seeking ministerial approval to partially infill this structure to maintain the public right of way while maintaining the public’s safety. Share this article Location: Essex, England Status: Seeking ministerial consent to proceed with planning permission to partially infill History The structure was part of the Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line. This line linked Mald…

The National Highways Development Centre is a realistic road, roadside and off-road testing and training environment open to all those developing solutions for the UK's road network. What is it? The Development Centre offers a unique opportunity to train and test in a safe simulated motorway and roadside environment. It is also a place to collaborate and engage with National Highways, for sharin…

The aim of the Publication Scheme is to set out the classes of information we make available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and the related recommendations of the Information Commissioner’s Office. Introduction 1 Who we are and what we do 2 What we spend and how we spend it 3 What our priorities are and how we're doing 4 Our policies and procedures 5 Lists an…

Driving safely: understanding Red X signals Have you noticed the Red X signal when driving on motorways? It’s there for your safety and it’s illegal to ignore it. The Red X sign is key to supporting safety on motorways. It tells you when a lane is closed, helping any drivers …

Published 27 May 2025 Written by Dr Jennifer Dodd, Associate Professor for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology at Edinburgh Napier University. Share this article The effect that human activity has on our landscape is immense. We modify our landscape to produce food, to create housing, to travel, and for enjoyment. One of the positive consequences of this is that we have more control over how …