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We are supporting local authorities that have implemented clean air zones. These are initiatives to improve air quality through a range of innovative measures In this section Clean air zones can be charging or non-charging. Drivers will pay a fee to enter charging clean air zones, depending on th…

In 'Net zero highways: our 2050 plan', we committed to report in 2023 about how we can help reduce empty lorry movements. Department for Transport domestic road freight statistics have identified that approximately 30% of all HGV journeys are without a load. There is significant variance across sec…

Sheep, geese and cows to improve biodiversity at local vineyard In this section National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing project has awarded Vineyard Farms in Gravesend, Kent, £350,000 of designated funds to support a conservation grazing project. Vineyard Farms are part of the Silverhand Estate …

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We’re cutting carbon emissions in the Midlands by switching to cleaner LED lights, making our motorways and A-roads greener and more energy efficient. Overview Documents We've moved into year 3 of our biggest-ever programme to replace older streetlamps with LED lights that use far less energy to …

We're delivering targeted speed limit reductions on the A40 and A46. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region's roads. Start date Spring 2025 End date TBC Cost TBC Overview Documents What we're doing Safety is and always will be our number one…

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 …

We’re carrying out maintenance schemes on bridges across Yorkshire, improving safety for thousands of drivers. Start date 7 April 2025 End date March 2026 Cost TBC Overview Documents How we’ll work  To work safely, we’ll need a mixture of lane and road closures. We'll work at the least busy t…

Key dates in the history of the road network's development and National Highways. 43–410 AD The Romans build about 2,000 miles of road between towns and cities, initially for military purposes. Their roads, such as Fosse Way (Devon to Lincoln) and Watling Street (London to Shropshire), remained in …