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M6 junction 10 congestion affects the local community and businesses, particularly during morning and evening peak times. The improvements will ease congestion and reduce journey times for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Start date January - March 2020 End date 2023-24 Cost £78 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 25 November 2024 Completion of weekend works Over the last month we've been carrying out finishing and landscaping w…

Developing a new noise calculation method Task 3: Survey Report National Highways ProjectReference: T0478 10 June 2024 Developing a new noise calculation method ProjectReference: T0478 Quality information Prepared by Checked by Verified by Approved by James Morphett MEng Suzanne Scott MIOA, Suzanne Scott MIOA, Chris Skinner MSci MIOA CSci CSci MIOA Senior Acoustics Associate Acoustician Associate Acoustician Regional Director - Consultant Fiona Rogerson Acoustics Matt Muirhead PhD Senior Consult…

We’re carrying out essential repairs to the concrete that makes up the base layer of M5 around junction 27 near Willand. Start date Autumn 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 24 April 2025 Upcoming overnight closure To fully complete our works, we need a final overnight closure of the southbound M5.  We'll work overnight to minimise disruption. The closure Friday 25 April The southbound M5 will be closed overnight (from 9pm to 6am) be…

The A46 is a strategic road link between the East and West Midlands, connecting Coventry and Warwickshire to the motorway network. Traffic congestion has led to slower speeds, longer trip times and more queueing for drivers. By upgrading the A46 we’ll unlock this congestion, improve journey reliability and support economic growth across the West Midlands. Start date Late 2026 (TBC) End date Late 2028 (TBC) Cost £112.5 million (Walsgrave only) Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updat…

Microplastics and Contaminants of Concern in the Strategic Road Network Appendix B: Initial assessment to identify future contaminants of concern Specialist Professional & Technical Services 2 (SPaTS 2) Microplastics and Contaminants of Concern in the Strategic Road Network Reference Number: T0051 Client Name: National Highways This document has been issued and amended as follows: Version Date Description Created by Verified by Approved by Originated for B Fox, K Rev 1.1 20/12/22 inclusion in Ru…

The Dartford Crossing, also known as the A282, connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. Carrying over 50 million vehicles a year, the Dartford Crossing is designed to handle 135,000 vehicles a day, but the average is now 150,000 a day – with the busiest days seeing up to 180,000 vehicles using it. We’re carrying out an extensive programme of repairs and maintenance work over the next several years to keep journeys safe and reli…

Congham Road Bridge carries St Andrew’s Lane over the top of the former South Lynn to Yarmouth branch line. Share this article Location: Congham, Norfolk Open to the public? Yes Status: Awaiting Planning Inspectorate decision  History The rail route underneath the bridge historically was part of the former South Lynn to Yarmouth branch. One of four smaller branch lines, later becoming The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway (M&GN). At 183 miles the M&GN train system was the longest of t…

Why do we need a Bus and Coach Plan The strategic road network (SRN) – the 4,500 miles of England’s motorways and major A-roads managed by National Highways – is vital for people using the UK’s many bus and coach operations. Operators and passengers need a safe, efficient, integrated and accessible road network so that services can run effectively and passengers can reach their destinations on time. During this second road period (2020-2025), we are improving our understanding of the needs of…

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 and registers 6 Open data and datasets 7 The services we offer Introduction The Freedom of Informa…

Habitat creation & enhancement works In this section Explore our interactive map and view work and road closures near you. Skanska, on behalf of National Highways, will soon be starting work to create new ecological habitat within the land to the east of Thong Lane.  These works are taking place from 4 August 2025 and continuing until April 2026. We are creating this habitat area to be sympathetic to the environment and natural beauty of the Thong area. When mature, the habitat will encoura…