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In this section On this page: Putting driver safety first How we are delivering the government’s smart motorway evidence stocktake Our fourth year progress report Stocktake and progress reports Putting driver safety first England continues to have some of the safest roads in the world. Compared to other roads, motorways remain the safest to travel on. We want drivers to not only be safe, b…

Find out how to make your journeys as smooth and safe as possible when the temperatures drop. Before you travel To ensure your travel plans go without a hitch, it’s important to plan your journey in advance, particularly if you’re travelling on routes you’re not familiar with. Plan your route Check the availability of service areas along your route Make sure you know how to operate your headl…

QB-2021-003576, 003626 and 003737 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING'S BENCH DIVISION BETWEEN: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED Claimant - and - (1) PERSONS UNKNOWN CAUSING THE BLOCKING OF, ENDANGERING, OR PREVENTING THE FREE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON THE M25 MOTORWAY, A2 A20 AND A2070 TRUNK ROADS AND M2 AND M20 MOTORWAY, A1(M), A3, A12, A13, A21, A23, A30, A414 AND A3113 TRUNK ROADS AND THE M1, M3, M4, M4 SPUR,…

Dashboard Warning Lights Dashboard warning lights are a series of coloured symbols that illuminate to provide information, and to warn when there may be an issue with your vehicle. Warning lights typically follow a traffic light colour system. Here is some information on what each What are the different types of warning lights? type of warning light means and advice regarding wha…

We want to do all we can to look after the wellbeing of everyone who uses our roads or lives and works near them. This includes making a difference when it comes to air quality. In this section We know that emissions from vehicles using our roads, particularly nitrogen dioxide (NO2), contribute to poor air quality, posing risks to people’s health and wellbeing. We also know that there’s a long-…

The Lower Thames Crossing is a Pathfinder project exploring low carbon construction, and is committed to raising awareness amongst its workforce of the costs and impacts of carbon dioxide In this section Share this article Published 13 Mar 2024 National Highways has today (13 March) announced that the Lower Thames Crossing, the proposed new road and tunnel to double capacity across the river …

The Historical Railways Estate is a haven for many species of native wildlife. Our Estate consists of some truly unique structures spanning parts of Wales, Scotland and England, offering a home to all sorts of local wildlife and plants. Whether it’s a historic viaduct spanning an untouched wetland, a cool dark tunnel, or a tranquil wild spot, we’re passionate about caring for some very important…

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 traffic Almost double road capacity across the Thames East of London with three new lanes in each direc…

Lower Thames Crossing reveals shortlisted designs for low-carbon footbridge contest In this section Share this article   Published  05 Dec 2024 The future of the humble footbridge came a step closer today (5 December 2024), as we unveil the five designs that have been shortlisted for the low-carbon footbridge contest.  Launched in July, the contest is seeking innovative, sustainable designs…

Published 25 Sept 2024 Work has begun on the new community facilities at Hole Farm Community Woodland in Brentwood, Essex In this section Share this article Hole Farm Community Woodland, a 100-hectare site in Brentwood, Essex, will be the largest community woodland in the east of England. It is being delivered in partnership with Forestry England as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project a…