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Maintenance schemes taking place in the North West region. Overview Documents The latest maintenance schemes that will be running in this area can be found below in the 'Project information area'. Project information View a maintenance scheme You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the North West below: A590 Newby Bridge to Barrow Banks resurfacing and vegetation works - 11 September to November 2025 We'll close the A590 between Newby Bridge Roundabout and…

Overview Documents HS2 represents a strategic investment in Britain’s future to create a modern railway for fast, frequent, reliable journeys. It supports the government’s mission to fix our railways, reversing decades of delays, cancellations and overcrowding across the network.  HS2 is a vital part of the government’s mission to rebuild Britain and boost growth. By improving connections, the railway will create a corridor of economic opportunity between London and the West Midlands and prom…

Built in 1889 Wellinditch Bridge (formerly Cold Norton Bridge) carries an unclassified road over the former single branch line from Woodham Ferrers to Maldon railway, part of the former Great Eastern Railway (GER) - connecting holiday makers to the seaside. Share this article Location: South Woodham Ferrers, Essex Open to the public? Yes Completion: Summer 2021 History In 1923, the line became part of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). During the Second World War passenger servic…

Rudgate Road Bridge spans the former Church Fenton to Harrogate railway line and sits between the small towns of Wetherby and Tadcaster. This line would eventually become part of the North Eastern Railway (NER), best known for its innovation in design and electrification. Share this article Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Open to the public? Yes Completion: Spring 2022 History Tadcaster railway station opened in 1848, closing to passengers in 1964. It closed entirely in 1966. The line thr…

Published 27 May 2025 Written by Dr Jennifer Dodd, Associate Professor for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology at Edinburgh Napier University. Share this article The effect that human activity has on our landscape is immense. We modify our landscape to produce food, to create housing, to travel, and for enjoyment. One of the positive consequences of this is that we have more control over how the landscape responds to natural disturbance events (e.g. flooding, wildfires, storms, and drought)…

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…

We want to make a positive difference for communities living near our roads, especially where we’re carrying out works. Here are some of the ways we've supported local communities around our M25 junction 10 improvement scheme Painshill Park volunteering Volunteers from our team participated in a landscaping initiative at Painshill Park. Our team engaged in various tasks such as scrub clearance, weeding and cutting back hedges, helping to maintain and enhance the park's scenic beauty. The act…

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 End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 06 June 2023 Preferred Scheme Announcement Following our options consultation last summer, we’ve incorporated the feedback…

The elevated section of the M4 spans the A4 Great West Road in Brentford. It carries tens-of-thousands of journeys in and out of west London every day and helps keep motorway traffic separate from local roads. As part of our commitment to making sure this important viaduct remains safe and maintained, we’re repairing some of the reinforced concrete pillars which support the structure from the A4 Great West Road’s central reservation. We’ll need to continue this work periodically over the coming …

We want to provide local businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (SEs) with the tools to win new work and maximise economic benefits during and after construction. We are looking to engage with companies of all sizes who might be interested in working on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (SEs) play a key role in developing the national economy and local communities. We want to…