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Restoring heathland and upgrading the junction with the A3 Wisley Interchange to reduce congestion, improve safety and create more reliable journeys. Start date Summer 2022 End date Spring 2026 Cost £317 million Latest updates Overview Documents We’re carrying out other maintenance work on the A245 during July. Surrey County Council is making improvements to the nearby A320 around…

Share this article More than two dozen research fellows and doctoral students work in partnership with us. Their research spans a range of engineering topics. Here, some of our research fellows and doctoral students explain how their work helps us contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals. Dr Jinying Xu Dr. Jinying Xu is a research fellow at the University …

The RRA is a unique collaboration between National Highways, the University of Cambridge and industry partners to drive research in the UK’s road sector. Formed in response to the pressing need for sustainable, efficient and technologically advanced road infrastructure, its vision is a collaborative, cross-sector alliance that guides and improves the effectiveness of roads research. Working toget…

Technology is rapidly influencing the transport sector. We know we need to keep innovating to improve experiences on the road, while getting people where they need to be, safely and reliably. Through this fund, we’re constantly exploring new ways to improve safety and journeys, connect the country and drive the economy.  In recent years, we’ve worked with external partners who can help …

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 Mi…

We need to carry out essential repairs to two bridges near the M27 junction 12 Hilsea Interchange in Hampshire. Start date 5 June 2025 End date End of November 2025 Cost Approximately £5 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 18 July 2025 First phase complete We've now completed the first phase of our works ahead of programme. The lane closures have been removed, while …

Published 10 Oct 2024 We've teamed up with East Sussex born and bred artist James Owen Thomas to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork using roadside rubbish to show the dangers and disruption caused by litter dumped on roads.  Share this article James’ artwork celebrates nature and wildlife and is made up of litter he and our team collected on the side of the A1 in Wentbridge.  The finishe…

We are carrying out works across Essex, Thurrock, and Kent, to help us design the Lower Thames Crossing and the way we will build it In this section What will you see? We need to carry out a number of different types of surveys, including ground penetrating radar (GPR), trial trenching for archaeology and utilities, various types of boreholes and assessments of existing structures. Most of the…

The Queensbury Tunnel is a former railway tunnel in West Yorkshire constructed in 1878. Share this article Location: Queensbury, West Yorkshire Status: Not open to the public History The Queensbury Tunnel is a former railway tunnel in West Yorkshire.  Construction of the tunnel was completed in 1878 and it was subsequently closed to passengers in 1955 and to freight in 1956.  About the stru…

Around 35 bags of rubbish were collected by Historical Railways Estate (HRE) contractors and Halifax volunteers during a festive clean up in the town. Share this article Published 09 Jan 2024 AmcoGiffen workers and their subcontractor Access Lifting Pulling and Safety (ALPS), who are wo…