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Published 15 Feb 2024 Together with ground engineering specialists BAM Ritchies and Aecom , we're trialling Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot across a number of South West locations. Share this article We're using Spot's dog’s eye view to capture information in difficult-to-get-to locations on our network, such as: steep banks culverts under bridges and other structures The innovative tool g…

We are upgrading dynamic hard shoulder motorways – starting with the central reservation barriers Start date April 2022 End date Autumn 2023 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 26 October 2023 Main work completed - Autumn 2023 Our main work on the M62 junctions 25 to 30 is complete. We were able to remove the traffic management in September, reducing the impact on …

Back Published 10 February 2025 Press Release Work is progressing to open local roads alongside the new A30 dual carriageway in Cornwall. Since opening the road to traffic last June, National Highways and principal contractors Costain have been continuing ancillary work, such as local road connections, landscaping, hedging and planting along the new 8.7-mile route. As part of that p…

Our 530-mile network in the North West stretches from the city of Carlisle to the edges of the Peak District. It’s one of the most diverse areas of motorways and major A-roads in the country to maintain and keep moving.   The region is home to economic powerhouses such as Manchester and Liverpool,…

Asset management is our core business; it's the service we provide to maintain, operate and enhance England’s strategic road network, safely, reliably and effectively for all our customers – making a real difference. We manage 4,300 miles of road, over 20,000 structures, 12 road tunnels, as well as …

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We have produced maps of our operational regions outlining the strategic road network (the motorways and major roads we manage and operate) with constituency boundaries overlaid. We sent a copy of the relevant regional map to your office in Westminster after the General Election. These maps are also available to download here, along with a national map. If you would like a printed copy sent to you…

Find out more about the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme In this section The need for the scheme We’re improving journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. The A428 between St Neots and Caxton Gibbet is the only stretch of single carriageway between the M1 near Milton Keynes an…

We host a variety of events where you can come and meet us to find out more about what we’re doing In this section Drop in and come and meet us Our events are an opportunity for you to come meet us and find out a bit more about what we are up to. From construction updates to the fascinating archa…

Over the last 60 years, the Dartford Crossing has played a vital role in bringing new opportunities within reach of those living in Kent and Essex In this section The Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road and links the counties of Essex and Kent via…