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The safety feature that gets you help quicker and faster. Since April 2018, most cars and vans have been fitted with an emergency call system, known as eCall. This built-in safety feature is automatically activated in the event of an incident when the airbags are deployed. This can also be manuall…

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 …

Published 10 Oct 2024 We've teamed up with East Sussex born and bred artist James Owen Thomas to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork using roadside rubbish to show the dangers and disruption caused by litter dumped on roads.  Share this article James’ artwork celebrates nature and wildlife a…

This Grade II listed bridge in the heart of the Peak District is undergoing a major programme of maintenance work to ensure its safety for years to come. Share this article Location: Millers Dale, Derbyshire Contractor: Beaver Bridges Completion: TBC Status: Not open to the public History The…

We’re seeking ministerial approval to partially infill this structure to maintain the public right of way while maintaining the public’s safety. Share this article Location: Essex, England Status: Seeking ministerial consent to proceed with planning permission to partially infill History The st…

We align our projects with our five innovation themes: design, construction and maintenance​ connected and autonomous vehicles​ customer mobility​ energy and environment ​ operations Our projects are generally cross-cutting, applying to more than one theme. Design construction and maintenance…

Published 26 Jun 2025 A world-leading research programme that could transform traditional approaches to the maintenance of England’s Strategic Road Network has announced significant technological advances. Share this article The Structures’ Moonshot Project, initiated by National Highways and le…

Making journeys even safer with radar-based technology In this section What's happening We've upgraded motorways across the country with technology which detects stopped vehicles . Every existing motorway where the hard shoulder has been permanently converted to a live traffic lane (known as All…

We have tried and tested severe weather plans to help keep you safe and moving on our roads during winter. We operate our winter service from 1 October to early April each year. Our activities are designed to make your journeys more reliable and keep you and our workers safe. To help keep you on t…

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