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Published 24 Jan 2024 Share this article New mobile technology capable of automatically detecting motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt or hold mobile phones at the wheel is being trialled in the UK for the first time under plans to boost road safety. A new van packed with detection equipment ha…

Improving journeys on older smart motorways In this section What's happening National Highways is delivering a series of enhancements to sections of dynamic hard shoulder motorways across the country. ‘Dynamic hard shoulder’ (DHS) is an older form of motorway where the hard shoulder is turned on…

What's happening In this section We’ve introduced improvements to The Highway Code so drivers can more easily find information on how to drive on high-speed roads, including smart motorways. The update includes: clearer advice on where to stop in an emergency the importance of not driving in a …

Traffic on this busy section of the A1 is congested, especially during peak hours – making journeys unreliable. The number of vehicles using the road will increase with new housing and employment developments planned for the area, so road improvements are needed. Start date July-Sept 2021 End date…

We’ve made improvements to Harfrey's roundabout in Great Yarmouth town to reduce congestion and improve safety in the area. Start date 27 March 2023 End date 7 December 2023 Cost Over £4 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 02 February 2024 We've c…

We are upgrading the A47 between North Tuddenham and Easton in Norfolk to a dual carriageway. This will complete the dual carriageway between Norwich and Dereham, supporting economic growth and easing congestion in the area. Start date 2023-24 End date 2026-27 Cost £100 million - £250 million La…

We’re building a new offline bypass around the village of Little Singleton. The bypass will help to reduce congestion, improve safety, reduce the impact of traffic on the local community, and remove a major bottleneck on the main road to Fleetwood. Start date Spring 2020 End date 2023-24 Cost £16…

We’re replacing the footbridge which carries footpath 184 over the M3 connecting Whitmoor Road, Bagshot and Lightwater Country Park. Start date Winter 2024 End date August 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 25 July 2025 Footbridge opening confirmed We're pleased…

We’re carrying out essential safety improvements on the A36 Warminster Road near Limpley Stoke to stabilise the embankment and keep the carriageway safe. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 25 June 2025 End of works update The A36 at Limpley Stoke will reopen fully to traffic in …

M6 junction 10 congestion affects the local community and businesses, particularly during morning and evening peak times. The improvements will ease congestion and reduce journey times for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Start date January - March 2020 End date 2023-24 Cost £78 mil…