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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 realise this vision. We're not currently taking on funding applications from external partners, but we'…

South of Barrhead, the unusual concrete viaduct is one of the largest monuments remaining from the former railway branch. It now offers a safe route for school children to get to and from home. We’ve secured its safe future use with over 240 separate repairs. Share this article Location: Barrhead, East Renfrewshire Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Summer 2023 History The Paisley and Barrhead District Railway was a railway in Scotland that ran between the town…

One of a package of schemes to reduce congestion along the South Coast. Start date 2024-25 End date Road Period 3 (2025-2030) Cost £20 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 12 August 2024 Scheme to end Following the Chancellor’s announcement that the A27 schemes will not be taken forward, we are developing our plans for bringing this project to a close. 23 February 2024 Consultation Report Publication Thank you to everyone who shared their views on our proposals t…

On behalf of: the Claimant By: Sean Foster Martell No: 3 Exhibit: "SFM1" – "SFM5" Date: QB-2021-003576 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING'S BENCH DIVISION BETWEEN: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED Claimant - and - 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, A1081, A12, A120, A13, A21, A23, A30, A414 AND A3113 TRUNK ROADS AND THE M1, M3, M4, M4 SPUR, M11, M26, M23 AND M40…

Downhill Lane improvement will provide extra capacity on the junction between the A19 and the A1290 in Sunderland, supporting the regional economy and plans for the development of International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP). Start date Started End date March 2022 Cost £51.6 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 March 2022 Ceremony celebrates scheme officially opening to traffic The Downhill Lane £51.6 million upgrade of the A19 near Sunderland is the latest N…

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, M11, M26, M23 AND M40 MOTORWAYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTESTING (2) MR ALEXANDER RODGER AND 138 OTHER…

We’re cutting carbon emissions in the South East by switching to cleaner LED lights, making our motorways and A-roads greener and more energy efficient. Latest updates Overview Documents The south east of England will benefit from a £132m nationwide project switching 70% of lights on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) to cleaner LED alternatives by 2027. This involves replacing over 50,000 lights across the country.  By March 2027, we will have retrofitted most of the lighting in the region –…

Click below to view our library of Freedom of Information requests In this section If you wish to view a previously submitted Freedom of Information request listed below, click on the link or please email us at FOI@nationalhighways.co.uk Lower Thames Crossing cost breakdown (8 April 2025) A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the cost of the Lower Thames Crossing recently granted government approval. Read more. The cost incurred so far, Lower Thames Crossing (26…

The A38 is an important route from Birmingham to Derby and through to the M1 at junction 28. Where it passes through Derby, long distance traffic interacts with a large volume of vehicles making local journeys causing congestion and delays. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 06 August 2025 Outcome of spending review Following the conclusion of the Government’s Spending Review, funding for the A38 Derby Junctions scheme has now been con…

On behalf of: the Claimant By: Laura N Higson No: 2 Exhibit: LNH2 Date: 20 April 2023 QB-2021-003576, 3626 and 3737 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, M11, M26, M23 AND…