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A landscape-led highways scheme that will deliver a safe and resilient free-flowing road while conserving and enhancing the special character of the Cotswolds National Landscape. Our scheme will improve the connection between two dual carriageway sections of the A417 at Brockworth and Cowley. Start date Early 2023 End date 2027 Cost £250 to £500 million Latest updates Overview Documents We're carrying out other maintenance work along the A419 and A417 through July and August 2025. Latest…

The Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall provides a key link between Plymouth and South-East Cornwall. We’re carrying out an extensive programme of work to update the technology in and around the tunnel to keep journeys safe and reliable, and reduce the risk of unplanned closures. Start date Early 2025 End date Late 2025 Cost Around £25million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 September 2025 Gantries taking shape Our works are progressing to schedule and the civil engineering p…

We're installing average speed cameras at four different locations in the North West region, on the A585, A590, A66 and A663. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region’s roads Start date December 2024 End date March 2025 Cost TBC Overview Documents What we're doing A detailed safety review along four routes in the North West region highlighted a high percentage of collisions resulting in serious injury and death. Collisions have involved: …

A rockfall in early 2024 raised concern about the long-term stability of the hillside and caused damage to the carriageway. Start date February 2024 End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 01 September 2025 Public Information Events - September 2025 Next week we’ll be holding Public Information Events in Monmouth where you can find out more about the engineering solution we’re putting in place to manage the risk of further rockfalls and improve long-term …

In this section The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new crossing of the River Thames to ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing. It is designed to be the greenest road ever built and is a pathfinder project to explore carbon neutral construction.   Background  We established carbon literacy training in January 2023 because we recognised that to be a successful pathfinder, we needed everyone to be confident and knowledgeable about carbon and climate change. We wanted to become a carbon li…

We’re upgrading a three-mile section of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester, to make the road safer and more reliable. The delivery of this scheme is part of a long term aim to create a high-quality dual carriage way link between London and the South East and the South West. Start date January-March 2020-21 End date 2024-25 Cost £100 to £250 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 06 December 2024 Celebrating the opening of the scheme We’ve …

A bridge with a complicated history that’s helped shape how we work – including the establishment of a Stakeholder Advisory Forum where we engage with key stakeholders who advise on our choices in managing these assets. Share this article Location: Great Musgrave, Cumbria Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2023 Learnings from Great Musgrave We know there’s been a lot of interest in the bridge and the works delivered. We have listened to feedback and made substantial changes to how …

We’re carrying out essential maintenance work on M11. This will ensure the M11 will continue to remain in a safe and serviceable condition. Start date June 2022 End date Winter 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 10 February 2025 Junction 8 and A120 entry slip road LED light upgrades We are upgrading streetlights to more energy efficient LED lighting at junction 8 of the M11 and the A120 fast link exit slip road near Stansted Airport and Bishops Stortford / B…

Following an assessment in 2024 the structure was found to be at a high risk of scour. Proposed works will protect the high-risk elements of the viaduct. Share this article Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Status: Planning application submitted to local authority  History Waverley Viaduct was built in 1861 to carry “The Waverley Route” which ran from Carlisle to Edinburgh. The name was inspired the Waverley novels written by Sir Walter Scott who lived near the route of the line and had a keen in…

This project will provide a low-noise surface along the M27 between junctions 5 and 7. We're also making significant drainage improvements to the road and safety improvements to the central reservation. All together these measures will ensure a smoother ride for drivers, make the road quieter, improve safety and ensure the road lasts longer. Start date February 2024 End date Spring 2026 Cost Estimated construction cost £83 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 Septe…