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Stay in the know on the Historical Railways Estate. Celebrating 200 years of rail with our first-ever viaduct open day As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, we opened up the recently restored Chelfham Viaduct near Barnstaple to the public Read all about the event Latest makeover Petersfield Road Bridge The works to be carried out will address the worst areas of degradation throughout the arch. In the headlines Castlefield Viaduct We're committing £2.4 million for phase 2 of the Castl…

How police and structure authorities can use the ESDAL system. In this section Vehicle or load movements that exceed standard dimensions are called “abnormal loads”. Hauliers must: notify the police of their intention to move abnormal loads alert the owners of any bridges and structures that cross, or are crossed by, the route they plan to use. If you are: an abnormal loads police officer the owner of a bridge or structure on or adjacent to National Highways network you can use National…

Keep Britain Tidy is a leading What makes the Centre unique is that we Nudging for Good Awards 2017 and the independent charity with three goals – to have expertise in both research and Charity Awards 2016. eliminate litter, prevent waste and behavioural insights and litter and waste. We are a Company Partner of the Market improve local places. We have a long We believe bringing these two areas of Research Society and all of our work is history of successfully delivering expertise together is ke…

National Highways Operational Metrics Manual July 2025 Contents Contents . 2 1. Introduction . 2 Introduction to the Operational Metrics Manual . 2 Background . 2 Description of the Operational metrics manual . 3 Intended audience for the Operational Metrics Manual . 3 2. Governance and assurance of KPI and PI metrics . 3 Governance and sign-off of metrics. 3 Change control. 4 Reporting arrangements . 5 Metric assurance . 5 3. Performance monitoring and reporting overview. 5 The Performance Spec…

A5 Little Brickhill to Thorn Roundabout Speed reduction changes and new speed camera locations Woburn Key Little Brickhill New 50mph speed limit A5 B5704 Existing national speed M1 limit to remain (70mph) Existing 30mph speed limit to remain 50 B5120 Existing 40mph speed Milton Bryan limit to remain New average speed enforcement camera 50 Potsgrove Junction 12 50 A5 Toddington Battlesden B5704 B579 Heath and Reach 50 Upper Sundon B5120 50 A5 Hockliffe Tebworth B579 M1 A4012 Charlton A5 A4012 Jun…

Economic Role of National Highways Role 3: Planning and Placemaking Contents 1. Introduction . 2 2. Development and the SRN . 3 3. Engaging with the new planning system . 7 4. Conclusions & priorities for action. 9 1 1. Introduction The right development in the right places: National Highways influences placemaking to support future housing and business needs. We proactively collaborate with local planning authorities about the location and design of sustainable places through spatial planning a…

Microplastics and Contaminants of Concern in the Strategic Road Network Specialist Professional & Technical Services 2 (SPaTS 2) (April 2023) Microplastics and Contaminants of Concern in the Strategic Road Network Reference Number: T0051 Client Name: National Highways This document has been issued and amended as follows: Version Date Description Created by Verified by Approved by V1.0 27/01/2023 Draft for client H Gibbs, J M Blackmore B Cox review Brammer V2.0 22/02/2023 Draft final H Gibbs, J M…

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 01 August 2025 A47 Wansford - cancellation We recognise this may be disappointing news, but we remain committed to improving and enhancing the A47 corridor through our existing schemes, which will see improved journey times, reduce congestion and boost economic growth within the …

Back Published 27 January 2025 Press Release A key route across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire is benefitting from a new scheme which will make the road safer for drivers and those living nearby. Work started today (Mon 27 Jan) on improvements to the A5 designed to cut road traffic collisions as National Highways works to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the country’s motorways and major A-roads. The safety scheme features the installation of seven new average s…

Back Published 21 February 2025 News Press Release A key milestone will be reached by the project team tasked with transforming the A63 Castle Street in Hull when they pour more than 1,000 cubic metres of concrete into the underpass.   A key milestone will be reached by the project team tasked with transforming the A63 Castle Street in Hull when they pour more than 1,000 cubic metres of concrete into the underpass.  The project, due for completion by Spring 2026, will see a new split-leve…