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We're cutting down and removing diseased trees suffering from ash dieback disease from the M11 between junctions 6 and 14. We will be replanting new trees of other native species that have been carefully chosen to ensure local habitats flourish. Start date November 2024 End date February 2025 Cos…

Subscribe to traffic information about incidents on National Highways' road network via RSS feeds These feeds contain all current and future planned events for the main regions and roads across our network. A more detailed list of incidents is available from the 'My Preferences' area of the traffi…

We are supporting local authorities that have implemented clean air zones. These are initiatives to improve air quality through a range of innovative measures In this section Clean air zones can be charging or non-charging. Drivers will pay a fee to enter charging clean air zones, depending on th…

The A66 is a key local, regional and national route for east/west journeys in the north of England providing vital connections for freight, tourism and businesses across the UK. In this section The route  The A66 plays an essential role for journeys across the north of England and provides the mo…

We’re cutting carbon emissions in the Midlands by switching to cleaner LED lights, making our motorways and A-roads greener and more energy efficient. Overview Documents We've moved into year 3 of our biggest-ever programme to replace older streetlamps with LED lights that use far less energy to …

We're committed to playing our part in nature recovery now and in the years to come. Share this article Roads get us where we need to go and connect the country. However, roads too often create barriers for nature - severing habitats and species.  In 2020, we set out to halt the decline of biodi…

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine We'll be improving the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and A1(M) at Scotch Corner. The project will involve upgrading single carriageway sections of road to dual carriageway standard and making improvements to the junctions along the route. Latest updates About the proje…

We’ve trialled 60 mph speed limits on five short sections of our network where action needed to be taken to reduce emissions and improve air quality. In this section What is happening? We have completed our work examining the impact of the 60mph speed limits made to roadside levels of nitrogen di…

Last updated - 01.08.2025 13:15 The latest planned full closure information for England's strategic road network. Smart Motorways – technology upgrade work with reduced speed limits Find out where we're working and what this means for your journey. Advance notification of full closures on Englan…

Whether you’re heading north to south or east to west across the country, you’re likely to travel through our network in the East Midlands. We’re the beating heart of the country and roads support economic growth, helping connect global brands to their customers. Many national distribution companie…