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Two years on from the launch of our Net Zero Highways plan, our two-year report shows our progress on the journey to net zero highways.  Share this article Published 19 Sept 2023 Two years on from the launch of our Net Zero Highways plan, our two-year report shows our progress on the journey to net zero highways. Achievements recorded in the last year include becoming the first roads organisation in the world to receive PAS2080 verification in December 2022, publishing a net zero roadmap fo…

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 gives us a safer, cost-effective alternative to human inspectors in areas that are hard or dangerous …

Essential resurfacing on the M23 junction 9 roundabout and Airport Way near Gatwick, Horley. Start date 24 February 2025 End date October 2025 Cost Approximately £5 million Overview Documents Project information M23 Junction 9 and Airport Way near Gatwick resurfacing We're continuing essential resurfacing at the M23 junction 9 roundabout and Airport Way, near Gatwick Airport, Horley.  Closures For safety, we need overnight closures of the M23 junction 9 roundabout, including the slip r…

We're making improvements to junction 19 of the M6. Start date March 2020 End date Completed April 2022 Cost £31 million to £66 million Overview Documents Project information Overview This busy junction is currently used by around 65,000 vehicles each day and is in need of improvement to meet the expected increase in traffic coming from the M6 and the A556. This increase is further exacerbated by the expansion of Manchester Airport (Airport City) and the development of the Wythenshawe Me…

In this section     On Thursday 7 March 2024, the Secretary of State for Transport approved the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. This means we now have planning permission to dual 18 miles of single carriageway between Penrith and Scotch Corner. We are continuing to develop our plans, with archaeological work and preparatory utilities diversions currently taking place along the A66. Once the DCO decision challenge period has concluded, we will be …

Due to the poor condition of the structure, a temporary road closure is in place while investigations are undertaken. Share this article Location: Near Formby, Liverpool Status: Temporary road closure while investigations are undertaken History Moss Bridge was constructed in the 1880s as part of extension of the Cheshire Lines Railway to Southport. Since closure of the railway, the bridge has carried Moss Lane over Cheshire Lines Brook and National Cycle Network Route 62, which follows the …

Here's a selection of our most recent corporate reports and publications. Annual Report and Accounts 2025 PDF 12767Kb View document Description This file may not be accessible. Request a different format National Highways’ annual report on its performance and achievements in the operation, maintenance and improvement of England’s strategic road network for the year ending 31 March 2025. Performance Monitoring Statements 2024-25 PDF 2002Kb View document Description This file may not be…

A number of sections of the A66 has been upgraded or bypassed since the 1970’s. We now want to upgrade the remaining single carriageway sections to provide a safe and reliable journey between Penrith and Scotch Corner. In this section The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project consists of a number of different schemes between Penrith and Scotch Corner. These individual schemes will vary from dualling current single carriageways to improving junctions. You can find out more about what our proposal…

When you see a fixed speed limit sign on our roads, together with 'Average speed check', this means that vehicles exceeding that speed limit are detected by average speed enforcement cameras. Provided by us, these cameras work by calculating the time taken for a vehicle to travel over a certain distance. (Other types of speed detection cameras simply calculate the speed of a vehicle as it passes a specific point). Our average speed enforcement camera are painted yellow. They are equipped with …

The Scottish Category B listed cast-iron bridge is getting some attention as part of our major work programme. Share this article Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2024 History The overbridge, which formed part of the Douglas and Muirkirk extension line, fully opened in 1874. The route closed to all traffic in 1964. It has strong historical interest as part of the former Lanark to Muirkirk Railway. The bridge remains …