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The latest news from the Lower Thames Crossing More news Government funding gives green light to the Lower Thames Crossing 16 Jun 2025 - The government funding announced sets the Lower Thames Crossing on the path to securing private investment New images show how the Lower Thames Crossing is setting new standards for greener roads in Britain 10 Jun 2025 - A new approach taken for road design and building by cutting construction carbon and restoring nature Hydrogen powered construction a st…

Meet our executive and non-executive directors Gareth Rhys Williams Nick Harris Scott Dale Janette Beinart Simon Blanchflower CBE Sukhi Johal Manny Lewis Kim Shillinglaw Rob Whiteman CBE Simon Wills Elliot Shaw Gareth Rhys Williams Chair Biography Appointed Chair in April 2024 The UK Government Chief Commercial Officer since March 2016. Trustee of Fauna & Flora International (FFI), the world’s oldest international conservation organisation, having previously served on the Council…

Our experienced team of archaeologists discovered a wealth of information about the lives of Hull society at a time when the population was rapidly expanding in the 18th and 19th century. Trinity Burial Ground is located on the south side of Castle Street, and close to the busy Mytongate roundabout. It is associated with Holy Trinity Church, now better known as Hull Minster, which can be found in the Market Place, the heart of Hull Old Town. We worked closely with Oxford Archaeology, Humber Fi…

With National Highways’ support, Gloucestershire County Council is making a number of improvements on roads west of Cheltenham. These include a proposal to upgrade M5 junction 10. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 04 June 2025 Development Consent Order approved The Secretary of State for Transport has given the go ahead for the M5 junction 10 improvements scheme, delivered by Gloucestershire County Council, to be built by granting the Development Consent Order.     We now …

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 01 August 2025 A47 Wansford - cancellation We recognise this may be disappointing news, but we remain committed to improving and enhancing the A47 corridor through our existing schemes, which will see improved journey times, reduce congestion and boost economic growth within the …

Ash dieback is affecting trees on the land we manage. We're taking action to slow its spread and make sure trees along our strategic road network remain safe. Start date November 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost TBC Overview Documents We're committed to protecting the natural environment that surrounds our roads. We're responsible for 30,000 hectares of land and we want to foster a rich biodiversity across our soft estate. Trees are a very important part of this, whether we plant them ourse…

We are upgrading the A47 between North Tuddenham and Easton in Norfolk to a dual carriageway. This will complete the dual carriageway between Norwich and Dereham, supporting economic growth and easing congestion in the area. Start date 2023-24 End date 2026-27 Cost £100 million - £250 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 08 September 2025 A47 September road closures update Until 6pm Friday 24 October - Lyng Road in North Tuddenham Lyng Road i…

The Scottish Category B listed cast-iron bridge is getting some attention as part of our major work programme. Share this article Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2024 History The overbridge, which formed part of the Douglas and Muirkirk extension line, fully opened in 1874. The route closed to all traffic in 1964. It has strong historical interest as part of the former Lanark to Muirkirk Railway. The bridge remains …

We’re proposing to change junction 9, so it has free-flowing links between the M3 and the A34 in both directions Start date 2024-25 End date Road Period 3 (2025-2030) Cost £268 million to £322 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 12 September 2025 Upcoming overnight closures for repairs and vegetation clearance - 11 September to 28 October 2025 Works Since July we've been widening the M3 northbound verge. This work sets the stage for our next…

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine We'll be improving the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and A1(M) at Scotch Corner. The project will involve upgrading single carriageway sections of road to dual carriageway standard and making improvements to the junctions along the route. Latest updates About the project Benefits What's next The route in detail Environment Project timeline Project begins - 2017 Consultation on route options - summer 2019 Preferred route announcement - May 2020 Public consu…