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The A52 experiences congestion at many junctions, resulting in significant queuing and delays. We've identified several junctions for improvement, to reduce congestion and provide capacity for more traffic from local developments. Start date 2017 End date 2027 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 June 2025 Public Inquiry – July 2025 In November 2024, we submitted our Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order for the scheme to the Secretary of State for Tran…

On behalf of: the Claimant By: Sean Foster Martell No: 2 Exhibit: “SFM1” Date: 2 6 March 2024 QB-2021-003576 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 MO…

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 2024 - 25 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 01 September 2025 Latest overnight (8pm to 6am) closure information Monday 1 to Friday 12 September no planned works Satu…

The following policy relates to claims made against National Highways for alleged damage or injury incurred while on the strategic road network (SRN). These are known as 'Red Claims'. Introduction 1.1 A Red Claim is where a third party seeks to claim financial compensation from National Highways for damage or injury incurred whilst on our strategic road network (SRN). 1.2 The Highways Act 1980, (‘the Act’) is UK’s primary legislation to deal with the management and operation of the road netwo…

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 as listed below, please email us at FOI@nationalhighways.co.uk Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order costs (15 January 2024) A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the cost of preparing the two Development Consent Order applications for the Lower Thames Crossing. Payments to Thurrock Council for Lowe…

This bridge lies on the former Bridport to Maiden Newton line, the last broad gauge line to be constructed in Dorset. Share this article Location: Toller Porcorum, Dorset Status: Seeking ministerial approval to remove  History The Bridport railway was a branch line linking Bridport with the mainline at Maiden Newton. It opened on 12 November 1857 after two years of construction, being the last broad gauge railway to be built in Dorset. The Beeching Report recommended the line’s closure due…

Published 24 Jan 2024 The importance of embracing new autonomous technology has been highlighted by current and former traffic management workers who say the innovations are helping to keep them safe. Share this article It comes as Road Safety Week launches today (Monday 14 Nov), with the spotlight on the theme of ‘Safer Roads for All’. We believe nobody should come to harm while travelling or working on our roads and are therefore investing in connected and autonomous plant innovations whi…

We’ve completed a number of upgrades to the A1 between the Black Cat roundabout just south of St Neots and Biggleswade in Bedfordshire over the last few years. In September 2024, we'll be doing some final maintenance work to signs and resurfacing. Start date October 2022 End date October 2024 Cost £4.6 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 13 January 2025 Weekend road closures - 17 to 20 January 2025 We’ve been doing flood prevention work on the A1 between Wyboston a…

The following policy relates to claims where National Highways seeks to recover monies from a third party in respect of damage caused to the SRN. These are known as 'Green Claims'. Introduction 1.1 The Highways Act, 1980 (‘the Act’), is UK’s primary legislation to deal with the management and operation of the road network in England and Wales. As England’s highways authority for the Strategic Road Network (SRN), National Highways must comply with all parts of the legislation. 1.2 For the purp…

Published 14 Mar 2024 Funding new machinery to help West Kent Downs Countryside Trust enhance Cobham Woods In this section Share this article The Lower Thames Crossing has provided the West Kent Downs Countryside Trust with £85,000 through Designated Funds to support its plans to enhance Cobham Woods and keep 6km of tracks clear for walkers and cyclists. Cobham Woods is a 242.7 hectares biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the eastern edge of Gravesham Borough in Kent.  The f…