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The elevated section of the M4 spans the A4 Great West Road in Brentford. It carries tens-of-thousands of journeys in and out of west London every day and helps keep motorway traffic separate from local roads. As part of our commitment to making sure this important viaduct remains safe and maintained, we’re repairing some of the reinforced concrete pillars which support the structure from the A4 G…

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 us to rea…

As part of our multi-million investment we’re carrying out a range of improvements along the A57, A628 and A61/A616 Westwood roundabout to improve journeys and safety. Overview Documents We’re responsible for motorways and major A-roads including the A57, A616 and A628 between Manchester and Sheffield. As part of our multi-million investment we’re carrying out a range of improvements along the …

The Examining Authority has sent their recommendation report on the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order application to the Secretary of State for Transport In this section Share this article Published 27 Mar 2024 On 21 March, the Planning Inspectorate confirmed that the Examining Authority has sent their recommendation report on the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order …

Contact us if you have a product that you believe can help with our key themes and challenges Connecting with us Our suppliers are critical to our success as a business and how we deliver safe and reliable journeys for our road users. There are two ways to secure work with us: Indirectly through a first-tier supplier working on behalf of National Highways as part of their extended supply chain…

Our 2050 vision is that the Strategic Road Network (SRN) is part of a seamlessly-integrated transport system. This will meet our customers’ needs by connecting the country safely and reliably, delivering economic prosperity, social value and a thriving environment. Connecting the country will inform our investment planning for each future Road Period toward 2050. This long-term strategy is based…

Community hub Find out what’s happening in your local community and how you can take advantage of all the benefits the scheme has to offer We want to build and operate the Lower Thames Crossing in a way that reduces the impact and brings the most benefit to the local area. Explore our interactive map and view work and road closures near you Our interactive map will show you our proposals for t…

For us, innovation is the application of a new process or product that benefits our customers and stakeholders. We will use new knowledge to test ideas, solutions and technology, and develop them into better ways of delivering our key outcomes and solving problems. Our innovation journey This animation shows the journey you’ll follow if you work with us, from getting in touch with an idea or en…

Find out about our £2m legacy fund open to all non-for-profit groups in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Social Value Fund  Available for all not-for-profit groups and organisations, the £1.7 million Social Value Fund (with grants between £15,000 and £200,000) is designed to maximise the wider benefits of the scheme in the local area.  The fund is open to any project that delivers positive value…

What's next Keep updated on the Lower Thames Crossing project Government gives planning permission to the Lower Thames Crossing On 25 March 2025, the government gave planning permission for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The most significant road project in a generation will drive growth – the priority in the government’s Plan for Change – by tackling long standing congestion at Dartford an…