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Road to Zero Harm is our road safety initiative which will help us realise our vision - that no-one should be killed or seriously injured on the strategic road network

The list below shows HRE major schemes identified for works from November 2024 to April 2025, covering England, Scotland and Wales.

National Highways and Historic England have signed a landmark agreement to protect and promote England’s heritage, ensuring delivery of good outcomes for people and communities.

We’ll be upgrading 11.2 miles of central reservation barrier in Bedfordshire, upgrading it from steel to concrete, to improve the safety and reliability of journeys along this stretch of the M1.

Using the zero-emission fuel to power our biggest construction machinery

On 27 May 2025 we introduced a 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the M48 Severn Bridge. It will last for an estimated 12 to 18 months. Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the …

We're trying to minimise road closures and keep traffic flowing as much as possible while the improvements are carried out. Stay up to date with diversions, road closures and current restrictions on this page.

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The Dartford Crossing carries more than 180,000 vehicles every day.

We're overlaying the existing concrete surface between junctions 5 and 7 of the M27 with an asphalt low-noise surface which will mean a smoother ride for drivers and less noise for nearby residents.