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This spectacular 420ft long viaduct located in central Lake District has received some care and attention, so it can keep being appreciated safely from ground level near the footpath close by. Share this article Location: Walthwaite, Cumbria Contractor: Bethell Open to the public? No Completion…

What started as minor work eventually became the complete reconstruction of the bridge’s spandrel and east parapet. Share this article Location: Fergushill, North Ayrshire Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Summer 2023 History Once part of the Dalry to Kilmarnock b…

Opening in 1866 on the former Newton Abbot – Moretonhampstead line in Devon, today it’s in our care and maintained with seven others. Share this article Location: Lustleigh, Devon Contractor: Dyer and Butler Open to the public? No Completion: Spring 2024 History The railway brought tourists t…

Adding more places to stop in an emergency In this section What's happening At National Highways safety is our top priority.  We have listened to drivers' concerns about being able to find a safe place to stop in an emergency on all lane running smart motorways and have delivered a programme to …

In this section We recognise that drivers are concerned about not being able to find a safe place to stop in an emergency. On smart motorways, the hard shoulder is replaced by emergency areas where drivers can stop, if they cannot make it to the nearest motorway service area or exit the motorway. S…

We set and manage variable speed limits (VSL) to look after your safety and to improve traffic flow on our roads. Government and industry research has shown that the use of excessive speed on our motorways is common. Our statistical analysis of traffic incidents confirms the strong relationship bet…

We want to encourage motorists to think about their driving and be safe on our roads. This means tackling dangerous driving behaviour Operation Tramline - our HGV camera cabs We are working with our police partners to make sure that: offences are spotted drivers are prevented from causing harm t…

In this section Litter puts road users and the people who have to pick it up at risk. It also threatens wildlife living alongside our roads. Dealing with litter takes valuable resources away from other work. Roads we clear litter from Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, we're responsible…

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement to the House of Parliament on 29 July 2024, the A27 Arundel Bypass will not be taken forward. Start date Cancelled End date N/A Cost N/A Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 January 2025 Withdrawal of notification of de…

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 st…