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Adding more places to stop in an emergency In this section What's happening At National Highways safety is our top priority.  We have listened to drivers' concerns about being able to find a safe place to stop in an emergency on all lane running smart motorways and have delivered a programme to …

In this section We recognise that drivers are concerned about not being able to find a safe place to stop in an emergency. On smart motorways, the hard shoulder is replaced by emergency areas where drivers can stop, if they cannot make it to the nearest motorway service area or exit the motorway. S…

We set and manage variable speed limits (VSL) to look after your safety and to improve traffic flow on our roads. Government and industry research has shown that the use of excessive speed on our motorways is common. Our statistical analysis of traffic incidents confirms the strong relationship bet…

We want to encourage motorists to think about their driving and be safe on our roads. This means tackling dangerous driving behaviour Operation Tramline - our HGV camera cabs We are working with our police partners to make sure that: offences are spotted drivers are prevented from causing harm t…

Proposals to create extra capacity at junction 18 to reduce congestion and support economic growth. Start date 2025 End date 2029 Cost £207 million to £340 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 30 April 2025 Scheme update and survey work As we await the decision from the…

The A46 Newark Bypass is an important route connecting the M1 and Leicester to the A1 and central Lincolnshire. Start date 2024 -25 End date Road Period 3 (2025 - 2030) Cost £400m - £500m Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 09 April 2025 End of DCO Examination The examination …

We’re carrying out essential maintenance work on M11. This will ensure the M11 will continue to remain in a safe and serviceable condition. Start date June 2022 End date Winter 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 10 February 2025 Junction 8 and A120 entry slip roa…

Placements and internships Find a job Our placements and summer internships give you a taste of life at National Highways if you’re a current university student.  Home Job types Career programmes Recruitment journey Our Year in Industry programmes are ideal if you’re currently on an undergrad…

Early careers Find a job Early careers at National Highways is your opportunity to help connect the country through learning and growing in a real-world job, with all the development and support you need to shape a bright future with us. Home Job types Career programmes Working for us Recruit…

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 funding to support its plans to enhance Cobham Woods and keep 6…