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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…

Two years on from the launch of our Net Zero Highways plan, our two-year report shows our progress on the journey to net zero highways.  Share this article Published 19 Sept 2023 Two years on from the launch of our Net Zero Highways plan, our two-year report shows our progress on the journey to …

The M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme will include a new, safer route for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders between Ockham Park and the Painshill junction. In this section Our improvements We're creating a new 5km accessible route between Ockham Park and Painshill junction, bringing improve…

We have completed a study to consider whether there is an alternative key north-south route between the Dorset coast and the M4. The aim of the study was to identify which corridor(s) could provide the main route and potential enhancements. Overview Documents We have produced a brochure which det…

From January 2024 we are set to build an additional 10 emergency areas on the M1 between junction 30 near Barlborough in Derbyshire and junction 31 at Aston in South Yorkshire. This is in addition to the existing six. Start date January 2024 End date January 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overvie…

Strategic Design Panel progress report 5 Good road design: Contents Strategic Design Panel progress report 5 – November 2022 makes roads safe and useful Foreword 6 is inclusive Executive summary 8 makes roads understandable 1. The Strategic Design Panel 10 fits in context 2. Making progress 14 is re…

Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPATS) Framework Lot 1 & Lot 2 Task 1127 Smart Motorway Incident and Infrastructure Investigation – M1 Junction 39 to 42 July 2021 Smart Motorway Incident and Infrastructure Investigation Lot 1 SPATS Framework Executive Summary This report has been pre…

Published 24 Jan 2024 A new National Highways trial explores environmentally friendly ways of reducing carbon footprint and costs Share this article The trial will start shortly at the new Wisley Interchange, under construction as part of the M25 junction 10 improvement scheme. We have contract…

Explore images showing artists impressions of the proposed new roads and tunnels In this section Proposed route of the Lower Thames Crossing An innovative low-carbon footbridge which will eliminate the need for concrete - a sustainable new design that could shape the future of roads - Designed by…

We’ve made improvements on the M4 between junctions 3 and 12 by adding an additional lane for traffic to help increase capacity and reduce congestion. We’ve also put in place new technology to smooth traffic flows and manage incidents along this stretch. Start date 2018 End date 2022 Cost £848 mi…