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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…

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 ru…

Our Customer Service Strategy The needs of our customers are at the core of everything we do. We actively listen to the people who rely on our roads, ensuring that the experiences and feedback of those affected by our work shape our actions and decisions. Our customer base is diverse, including th…

Benefits of the Lower Thames Crossing The new road crossing will improve journeys and unlock growth Quicker, safer and more reliable journeys The Lower Thames Crossing would: Tackle congestion by taking over 13 million vehicles away every year from Dartford and free up almost a full lane of traf…

Working for us Find a job We're responsible for England's motorways and major A roads and we're the backbone for road users across the country.  Our work enhances communities, boosts businesses, and helps to create lasting value across the economy, our societies and the environment.  Home Job t…

Future roads In future, roads will still be the most common means of travel for both commercial and personal purposes. Our Strategic Road Network (SRN) plays a crucial part in this future.  From customer service to climate change, demands upon us are growing and we are changing to meet them. Journ…

Supply chain During the building phase, we'll need more than 22,000 people on our team from engineers and designers, to caterers and IT support Register your interest – Supply Chain Directory We're looking to engage with companies of all sizes – including small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) –…

Designated Funds Designated Funds gives extra value to our stakeholders and communities and goes beyond the work we undertake as a road operator. We specifically focus on themes and activities that can enhance road users and communities’ experiences on or near to the Strategic Road Network (SRN). …

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…

Cannards Grave Road bridge in Shepton Mallet is one of over 3,100 structures within the Historical Railways Estate which we maintain on behalf of The Department for Transport (DfT). Share this article Published 03 Apr 2023 Working closely with DfT and Mendip Council, we’ve arranged a ‘permissive agreement’ that has enabled the creation of a new active travel route between Collett Park, the Tad…