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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 under way – and it's good news for the nation’s bat population! Share this article Published 31 Oct 2023 Data released fo…

Published 14 Mar 2025 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. Share this article Q. What is scour?  A. Put simply:…

The service seeks to break down employment barriers by offering free training whilst being affordable for businesses In this section Share this article Published 23 Oct 2024 The Lower Thames Crossing has today (Wednesday, 23 October) launched a pilot Skills Hub providing work-based training cou…

Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A47 Great Yarmouth Vauxhall Roundabout scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic benefits for the region.   It’s essential that the schemes we deliver not only offer provide strong returns on public in…

We’ve improved a 23-mile section of the M1 between junctions 13 and 16 by upgrading it to an All-Lane Running (ALR) motorway to support economic growth and ease congestion in the area. Start date 2018 End date March 2023 Cost £373 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 07 February 2025 An update on our maintenance work this February We've completed our upgrade of the M1…

We’re resurfacing and carrying out drainage renewal on the A14 between junction 36 and 42. Start date 21 July 2025 End date December 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 23 July 2025 Work gets under way To work safely, we’ll need the following road closures:    Monday 21 July to Saturday 8 August (8pm to 6am) - A14 westbound between junctions 36 and 42, both l…

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 Start date Spring 2020 End date June 2023 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 11 July 2024 Essential resurfacing work - spring to summer 2024 We are resurfacing the M56 between junction…

Complaints process For general complaints, not related to a query under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) or Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), please see our complaints procedure. If you have a complaint about the response to your FOI request, there is an internal process to address …

We have rebuilt the A12 Margaretting Bypass between junction 13 (Ingatestone) to junction 15 (Webb’s Farm Interchange/Three Mile Hill), including removing and replacing the concrete road surface to an asphalt one. This will have improved safety, created a smoother quieter journey, and extended the life of the road for the future. Start date 27 February 2023 End date 8 August 2024 Cost £75 milli…

We're cutting down and removing diseased trees suffering from ash dieback disease from the M11 between junctions 6 and 14. We will be replanting new trees of other native species that have been carefully chosen to ensure local habitats flourish. Start date November 2024 End date February 2025 Cost £1m Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 22 October 2024 Phase one begins Novemb…