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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…

Published 20 Feb 2024 A breathtaking Devon view featuring a historic two-arched bridge has been preserved for years to come thanks to National Highways’ Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Share this article Set in the middle of the stunning Dartmoor landscape, Lustleigh Viaduct - which should in …

Published 24 Jun 2025 2025 is a special year for all involved in the rail industry – it marks 200 years of the modern railway. Share this article As part of our celebrations, we opened up the recently restored Chelfham Viaduct near Barnstaple to the public. We were delighted to welcome around 2,…

Published 24 Jan 2024 The first-ever 3D-printed concrete headwall is being trialled as part of the construction process on our A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade in Cornwall Share this article Headwall structures are traditionally made from precast concrete, utilising extensive steel reinfor…

Published 24 Jul 2024 A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of our hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce our carbon footprint. Share this article The ‘next generation’ construction material was identified in a competition we ran which o…

Published 23 Sept 2024 New technology developed to help ease the pain of roadworks for road users and businesses saw 2,100 fewer journeys being delayed on the M6 in a two-month trial. Share this article New technology developed to help ease the pain of roadworks for road users and businesses saw…

We're resurfacing the A47 between Swaffham and Wendling for three weeks. This will be to patch specific areas until we can return to complete full carriageway resurfacing in this area. Start date 27 May 2025 End date June 2025 Cost N/A Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 30 Apri…

We’re resurfacing the A47 from the A1122 Roundabout to Norwich Road Roundabout near Swaffham. Start date Monday 28 July 2025 End date October 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 09 July 2025 A47 Swaffham resurfacing to begin in July We’ll work weeknights from Mon…

The A5 in Towcester has longstanding issues with the high levels of traffic passing through its historic town centre, causing environmental, safety and accessibility concerns to residents and businesses. We’ve now been able to develop options to help improve Towcester town centre. Start date TBC E…

We’re improving safety on the A1 in the East Midlands by closing gaps in the central reservation Start date 16 July 2025 End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 04 July 2025 First gaps to close this month First we'll close 13 gaps between Little Ponton and Co…