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The M25 Junction 10 improvement scheme will include a new, safer route for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders between Ockham Park and the Painshill junction. In this section Our improvements We're creating a new 5km accessible route between Ockham Park and Painshill junction, bringing improvements to the local network of footpaths and bridleways. The route will: connect with existing paths across Wisley and Ockham Commons include five new bridges over the M25 and A3 include five new b…

The hard shoulder is the lane on the far-left side of a motorway, which is separated from the live traffic lanes by a solid white line. Unless you see signs or signals telling you otherwise, it's illegal to drive on the hard shoulder, or to stop on it except in an emergency. You should only use it in the case of a sudden critical problem with your vehicle which forces you to stop before you can reach the next junction or service area to leave the motorway. Types of hard shoulder In some place…

We're making improvements to junction 19 of the M6. Start date March 2020 End date Completed April 2022 Cost £31 million to £66 million Overview Documents Project information Overview This busy junction is currently used by around 65,000 vehicles each day and is in need of improvement to meet the expected increase in traffic coming from the M6 and the A556. This increase is further exacerbated by the expansion of Manchester Airport (Airport City) and the development of the Wythenshawe Me…

STEM learning We're engaging students in STEM learning through Minecraft, the world’s best-selling video game Unlock young minds National Highways is inspiring young people to learn about the range of rewarding careers that connect people around the country. We need a diverse workforce to build the roads of the future and we’re using Minecraft to translate the work we do in classrooms. In the games, students will learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. T…

How to notify police, highway and structures authorities of abnormal load movements online In this section Abnormal loads An abnormal load is a vehicle that has any of the following: a weight of more than 44,000kg an axle load of more than 10,000kg for a single non-driving axle and 11,500kg for a single driving axle a width of more than 2.9 metres a rigid length of more than 18.65 metres Other measurements may apply if you’re transporting a load abroad. If you’re responsible for transpo…

Here's a selection of our most recent corporate reports and publications. Annual Report and Accounts 2025 PDF 12767Kb View document Description This file may not be accessible. Request a different format National Highways’ annual report on its performance and achievements in the operation, maintenance and improvement of England’s strategic road network for the year ending 31 March 2025. Performance Monitoring Statements 2024-25 PDF 2002Kb View document Description This file may not be…

At National Highways, we’re committed to transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including our chatbot, Highway. We understand the importance of explaining the answers given by AI systems. This statement aims to provide you with an understanding of how Highway operates and how it gives answers. 1. Chatbot overview Highways is designed to provide information about: Scheduled road closures on the Strategic Road Network Reporting issues in the Strategic Road …

Published 25 Mar 2025 The project will drive growth by tackling long standing congestion and improving connectivity between the south-east, the midlands and the north In this section Share this article The government has today (25 March 2025) given planning permission for National Highways’ A122 Lower Thames Crossing project. The most significant road project in a generation will drive growth – the priority in the government’s Plan for Change – by tackling long standing congestion at Dartfo…

The need for the Lower Thames Crossing The Dartford Crossing is one of our most vital roads, but also one of our most unreliable – the Lower Thames Crossing will ease congestion, and open up new opportunities The Dartford Crossing is one of our most vital roads, but also one of our most unreliable – the Lower Thames Crossing will ease congestion, and open up new opportunities  Its unique position as the only road across the Thames east of London makes the Dartford Crossing one of the most str…

We've joined forces with conservation charity Plantlife in a new £8 million programme to improve habitats across England In this section By partnering with Plantlife, we aim to protect and restore species rich wildflower and waxcap grasslands. The Meadow Makers projects: will help restore the biodiversity of over 100 hectares of existing grasslands extend across seven sites in the South West and North East We want to drive up grassland restoration, creating an abundance and diversity of pl…