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Proposals to create extra capacity at junction 18 to reduce congestion and support economic growth. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 10 September 2025 M60 Simister Island On 9 September 2025, the Secretary of State for Transport approved our Development Consent Order (DCO) for the M60 junction 18 Simister Island Interchange scheme.  This approval grants us planning permission to move forward with work that will deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys on the motorways in and around Greater Manchester. We will provide a …

Back Published 13 September 2024 Press Release Motorists in Leeds will soon see better journeys on a city motorway as a two-year programme of major improvements approaches completion. Motorists in Leeds will soon see better journeys on a city motorway as a two-year programme of major improvements approaches completion. National Highways has been carrying out important upgrades on the important upgrades on the M621 between junctions 1 (Beeston) and 7. The scheme aims to ease congestion at key locations along the M621,…

A 670-mile network of motorways and A roads sit at the heart of the transport network in Yorkshire and the North East. From the city roads of Leeds and Newcastle, to rural single carriageways, we keep our region moving. Providing access to international gateways – from ports at Grimsby and Immingham and Tees and Hartlepool, to airports at Teesside and Leeds-Bradford, our road system supports business growth. It also brings tourism to our stunning natural, cultural and historic attractions. To make sure our roads work for everyone, as well as the environment we’ve got big plans. By tackling c…

Maintenance schemes taking place in the Yorkshire and North East region. Overview Documents The latest maintenance schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information' by clicking on the headings below. Project information Schemes across the region You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in Yorkshire and the North East below: A1 Wansbeck to Warreners resurfacing - 29 September 2025 - mid January 2026 Work We’re resurfacing the A1 north and southbound between Wansbeck and Warreners. The scheme includes: studs road mark…

We’re carrying out maintenance schemes on bridges across Yorkshire, improving safety for thousands of drivers. Start date 7 April 2025 End date March 2026 Cost TBC Overview Documents How we’ll work  To work safely, we’ll need a mixture of lane and road closures. We'll work at the least busy times of the day or week to minimise disruption. To minimise disruption to road users, we'll work overnight or maintain as many lanes during the day as possible. We’ll provide closure and diversion route information on this page.  What we're doing We’re: resurfacing around 20,000m2 of carriageway…

We're improving the 10-mile section of the M6 between junctions 21a and 26, by upgrading it to an all-lane running motorway. This will provide increased capacity in a cost-effective way, maximising the use of the existing road. Start date March 2021 End date Spring 2025 Cost £259 million to £285 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 21 May 2025 Last part of motorway surfacing to begin Work to resurface the remaining section of the M6 between junction 21a and 26 begins next month. On Sunday 8 June, we’ll start resurfacing lanes two and three in both directions betw…

Making journeys even safer with radar-based technology In this section What's happening We've upgraded motorways across the country with technology which detects stopped vehicles . Every existing motorway where the hard shoulder has been permanently converted to a live traffic lane (known as All Lane Running) now has the new radar-based technology in place. This new stopped vehicle detection enhances the existing system of inter-related features that work together reduce the risks associated with live lane stops. Adding the technology was a key commitment from the Government’s smart moto…

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Maintenance schemes taking place in the North West region. Overview Documents The latest maintenance schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information View a maintenance scheme You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the North West below: A590 Newby Bridge to Barrow Banks resurfacing and vegetation works - 11 September to 7 October 2025 We'll need to close the A590 between Newby Bridge Roundabout and the Ayside interchange of the High & Low Newton Bypass for the duration of the works. We'…

Our 530-mile network in the North West stretches from the city of Carlisle to the edges of the Peak District. It’s one of the most diverse areas of motorways and major A-roads in the country to maintain and keep moving.   The region is home to economic powerhouses such as Manchester and Liverpool, major international airports and big shopping centres like the Trafford Centre and Cheshire Oaks. We provide links to some of world’s most successful sports teams and help fans get safely to and from matches every week.  We also support local tourism, connecting the millions of holiday makers who …