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On 27 May 2025 we introduced a 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the M48 Severn Bridge. It will last for an estimated 12 to 18 months. Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the …

By making little changes when you drive, you can make a big difference to reducing congestion, avoiding collisions and making journeys safer.

New mobile technology capable of automatically detecting motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt or hold mobile phones at the wheel is being trialled in the UK for the first time under plans to boost road safety.

We will build an all-lane running motorway on the M56 between junctions 6 and 8. This will provide increased capacity in a cost-effective way, maximising the use of the existing road.

Guide to Lean Collaborative Planning Lean Collaborative Planning is a structured approach to planning, monitoring, controlling and improving work activities. It aims to improve task flow, foster collaboration and engagement, protect critical path activity and enable Continuous Improvement. The essen…

Scour is the leading cause of bridge failures in the world, and it’s become more common in recent years because of climate change. Historical Railways Estate Civil Engineer Andrew Willison is our team’s scour specialist.

To celebrate National Bat Appreciation Day (17 April), we’re shining a light on how we protect and support these fascinating and important mammals across the Historical Railways Estate.

M4 to Dorset Coast: Strategic connectivity study December 2023 M4 to Dorset Coast - Strategic connectivity study Introduction National Highways is the government organisation which plans, designs, builds, RIS2 identified the need operates and maintains England’s motorways and major A-roads, known as…

Hanging around in the shadowy underbelly of Victorian bridges, swarming through dark, locked up tunnels and diving into the recesses of historic viaducts a secret invasion is underway – and its good news for the nation’s bat population!