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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 fact be Lustleigh Bridge because it is short and only has two arches whereas viaducts feature a series of arches or spans - was being damaged by several tree roots that were pushing into the masonry. …

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement to the House of Parliament on 29 July 2024, the A27 Arundel Bypass will not be taken forward. Start date Cancelled End date N/A Cost N/A Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 January 2025 Withdrawal of notification of development and route protection order We have withdrawn the notification of development along with the route protection order for this scheme. We had originally submitted these documents with West Sus…

Published 19 Feb 2025 Roads Research Alliance fellows Chapa and Yue discuss their female inspirations, hopes for the industry, and the importance of recognising the skills that women bring to the roads sector, in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March. Share this article About Chapa and Yue  Chapa Sirithunge and Yue Xie are research fellows at the University of Cambridge, contributing towards the strategic themes of the Roads Research Alliance.   What has been your involvement…

Maintenance schemes taking place in the South 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 South West below: Ash dieback removal – 22 April 2025 to Spring 2026 Our surveys have revealed large numbers of dead or dying Ash trees. These are a potential safety risk to…

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…

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…

With National Highways’ support, Gloucestershire County Council is making a number of improvements on roads west of Cheltenham. These include a proposal to upgrade M5 junction 10. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 04 June 2025 Development Consent Order approved The Secretary of State for Transport has given the go ahead for the M5 junction 10 improvements scheme, delivered by Gloucestershire County Council, to be built by granting the Development Consent Order.     We now …

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 most direct route between the central belt of Scotland and the eastern side of England. The route connects cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh with Leeds, Sheffield and Norwich.  It’s a critical route fo…

Widening the A31 to three lanes at Ringwood, between the A31 junction for Ringwood town centre, the B3347 Mansfield Road and the B3081 Verwood Underpass. Start date 2020-21 End date November 2022 Cost £25 to 30 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 15 December 2022 Open for traffic Our work to widen the A31 and replace the bridges over the River Avon and Bickerley Millstream has now finished and the A31 and slip roads at Ringwood and Verwood opened for traffic on Wed…

We're creating a new road between Switch Island and Princess Way to improve access to the Port of Liverpool and bypass the existing A5036. Start date 2020-25 End date Roads period 3 (2025-2030) Cost £163 million to £335 million Latest updates Overview Documents Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A5036 Princess Way scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic benefits for the region.   It’s…