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Petersfield Road Bridge was constructed around 1903 as part of the newly established Meon Valley line. The cross-country railway ran for 22 miles between Alton and Fareham. Share this article Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Status: Work is due to begin on Monday 1 September and will continue until Sunday 12 October 2025.  History The line was authorised in Parliament in 1897 and opened in June 1903. The line had proved difficult to build due to the general ground conditions. The geology of…

We want you to have a safe T.R.I.P. this summer Whether it’s a family holiday, a spontaneous coastal drive, or a long journey to the airport, many of you will be gearing up for road trips this summer. Taking regular breaks is a crucial part of safe summer driving, yet almost 3 in 10 (29%) drivers don’t consider the need for rest stops when planning journeys.  As well as completing your necessary vehicle checks before setting off, taking the time to plan rest stops in advance can help you reach…

We have apprentices from all backgrounds who chose to do an apprenticeship for a variety of reasons – and this is just the start for the Lower Thames Crossing. In this section During construction, the project will have hundreds of new opportunities for apprenticeships in a wide range of disciplines, from site-based roles such as steel fixers and electricians, to office-based ones like accounting and engineering. Meet some of our current apprentices and learn more about what led them to the Lo…

Highlighting plants and wildlife that have found a habitat on our land In this section We can make use of our network of green land to: reconnect habitats reverse the decline in biodiversity help wildlife thrive across a wider landscape Here are pictures of some of the plants and animals found on our land - and the habitats we create for them.   1 / 8 Five Spot Burnet Moth Location: Yorkshire and North East The five spots on this moth's wings are a warning to predators, as it contains…

Lend a Paw, campaign resources   Lend a Paw campaign partner toolkit Campaign objective The campaign goal is to reduce the amount of roadside litter by influencing customer behaviour to refrain from dropping litter and increase awareness of the impact of litter on the strategic road network. Campaign key message Litter kills an estimated 3 million animals every year.* Discarded roadside rubbish and food attract wildlife to their death. Use a bin, or wait until you get home. Lend a paw. …

Published 19 Feb 2025 Roads Research Alliance fellows Chapa and Yue discuss their female inspirations, hopes for the industry, and the importance of recognising the skills that women bring to the roads sector, in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March. Share this article About Chapa and Yue  Chapa Sirithunge and Yue Xie are research fellows at the University of Cambridge, contributing towards the strategic themes of the Roads Research Alliance.   What has been your involvement…

We want to provide our customers with as much information as possible about our work on the Historical Railways Estate. As part of this we publish our forward programme of maintenance work and the assessment reports we use to prioritise our maintenance activity online. We have a major works programme for the Historical Railways Estate which includes schemes that have been identified for work in the next 5 years. It makes up a small proportion of our overall programme of maintenance to keep HRE …

This tunnel has a rich but fraught history. Constructed in the 1846 it formed part of the Patricroft to Molyneux Junction line. Share this article Location: Swinton, Greater Manchester Status: In progress History Also known as ‘Black Harry Tunnel’ it was operational for passengers and goods traffic when it opened. Following a partial collapse on 13 April 1953 all trains were stopped and inspection carried out. Two weeks after the first initial brickwork collapse, following further land move…

Work is under way on two historic viaducts and a tunnel that will soon become part of the growing active travel network in Somerset. We're working in partnership with the Greenways and Cycleroutes charity and other key local stakeholders to make history. Share this article Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Project managed by: Greenways and Cycleroutes Open to the public? No Status: In development History  The Ham Wood and Bath Road Viaducts together with the Windsor Tunnel form part of t…

HIGHWAYS AGENCY NETWORK MANAGEMENT MANUAL PART 2 – ASSET MANAGEMENT RECORDS CONTENTS Chapter Page No. Introduction to Network Management Information 2.1-1 Highways Agency Pavement Management System 2.2-1 Introduction to Section Referencing 2.3-1 Section Referencing Principals Agent Authority Area Codes Section labels Section start and end dates Nodes /Location Reference Points (LRPs) Geographic Representation Section Reference Markers Section Referencing Procedures 2.4-1 Introduction Section Length Changes – Re-referencing / Re-calibrating a Section Changes associated with schemes Timescales A…