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The Rhondda Tunnel Society is proposing to reopen the tunnel for cycling and walking, allowing current and future generations to enjoy this amazing feat of engineering. Share this article Location: Rhondda and Afan Valleys, South Wales Project managed by: The Rhondda Tunnel Society Open to the public? No Status: Awaiting Welsh Parliament decision on ownership About the structure The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway was financed and built by business groups in Swansea who wanted some of the…

We’re resurfacing and carrying out drainage renewal on the A14 between junction 36 and 42. Start date 21 July 2025 End date December 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 23 July 2025 Work gets under way To work safely, we’ll need the following road closures:    Monday 21 July to Saturday 8 August (8pm to 6am) - A14 westbound between junctions 36 and 42, both lane one and lane two closures. No diversion necessary.    Monday 11 August to end of September 202…

The Historical Railways Estate (HRE) is made up of over 3,100 former railway structures and land linked to closed lines. Once managed by BRB (Residuary) Limited, which was dissolved in 2013, the HRE moved to National Highways at the request of Department for Transport. We’ve been maintaining safety on and around the structures for over a decade. History of the HRE Railways have been in Britain’s landscape for over 400 years. They were made possible by the invention of the steam engine, prompt…

This privacy notice sits beneath our top level privacy notice and provides information about how personal data is used with regards to CCTV operated on the motorways and major roads of England (commonly known as the Strategic Road Network), including those fitted into Traffic Officer vehicles. Please see the main privacy statement for details on your rights and who to contact about use of personal data. What personal data do we collect and handle? Our CCTV is not designed to capture personal …

Part cycling commuter route, part tourist attraction, part wildlife haven, the Tidenham Tunnel has been fully restored to its former glory for cyclists and walkers to enjoy as a cool, peaceful interlude along routes around the beautiful Wye Valley. Share this article Location: Between Chepstow and Tintern, Monmouthshire Project managed by: Greenways and Cycleroutes Open to the public? Yes Completion: Spring 2021 Video: Celebrating Tidenham tunnel’s transformation to Wye Valley Greenway Hi…

Our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to gain a greater understanding of the ecology and heritage in the area. This work is important as it helps us to identify and protect key sensitive features. In this section Over the past few months, our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to get a better understanding of the ecology, archaeology and ground conditions in the area. This work is important as it helps us to ide…

Using low and zero emission vehicles to manage the road network is key to our plan for decarbonisation. We're ahead of schedule in achieving it Share this article We operate a modern fleet of 1156 vehicles. Each one helps us to manage and operate England's motorways and major A-roads, so you experience safer journeys.   Our on-road teams play a vital role in the safe operation of motorways and trunk roads. Our ‘light fleet’ is currently made up of: 112 pool vehicles 160 Road Inspector vehi…

Back Published 24 February 2025 Press Release A key route linking the East of England with the rest of the country will benefit from a new scheme which will make the road safer for road users and those living nearby. Work started today (Mon 24 Feb) on improvements to the A47 designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the strategic road network. The safety scheme features the installation of 20 new average…

Heavy and High Routes Motorway All purpose National Highways S/cw D/cw Trunk Road Non-National Highways A-Road D/cw Non-National Highways A-Road S/cw Non-National Highways B-Road Heavy Load Route High Load Route 12 Axles - 14 Axles - Classification Gross Trailer Weight Gross Trailer Weight A+ 406.04T 480.60T A 325.12T 360.68T B 280.42T 315.98T C 269.24T 304.80T D 264.16T 299.72T E 259.08T 294.64T F 223.52T 259.08T M25 300,000kg on 12 Axles High Load Grid Routes:18' or 20' vehicle running height.…

We've launched a design contest to secure the low-carbon future of footbridges. In this section Entries have now closed. The winner will be announced in 2025. We are seeking innovative designs for a low-carbon footbridge that could be used on the Lower Thames Crossing and across the wider road network.    The humble footbridge plays an understated but vital role keeping communities connected, allowing access to green spaces and encouraging active transport. National Highways is responsible …