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Technology is rapidly influencing the transport sector. We know we need to keep innovating to improve experiences on the road, while getting people where they need to be, safely and reliably. Through this fund, we’re constantly exploring new ways to improve safety and journeys, connect the country and drive the economy.  In recent years, we’ve worked with external partners who can help us to realise this vision. We're not currently taking on funding applications from external partners, but we'…

This bridge lies on the former Bridport to Maiden Newton line, the last broad gauge line to be constructed in Dorset. Share this article Location: Toller Porcorum, Dorset Status: Seeking ministerial approval to remove  History The Bridport railway was a branch line linking Bridport with the mainline at Maiden Newton. It opened on 12 November 1857 after two years of construction, being the last broad gauge railway to be built in Dorset. The Beeching Report recommended the line’s closure due…

Driving safely: understanding Red X signals Have you noticed the Red X signal when driving on motorways? It’s there for your safety and it’s illegal to ignore it. The Red X sign is key to supporting safety on motorways. It tells you when a lane is closed, helping any drivers and their passengers who may have got into difficulty. It also provides a safe place to work and incident access for the emergency services, recovery operators and our road workers. Most drivers respect the Red X sign…

The Operation Brock contraflow system is designed to keep traffic on the M20 and other roads in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel Status of Operation Brock M20 is open Alerts We'll use these alerts at the top of this page to tell you the status of Operation Brock: M20 is open M20 closed for Brock contraflow installation or removal Between: junctions 8 – 9 westbound junctions 7 – 9 eastbound  Please follow diversion routes.  M20 – Open with Brock…

Most breakdowns are avoidable. Simple vehicle checks can help you have a safer journey, and save you time and money. Every year our traffic officers deal with more than 85,000 breakdowns. Over 40 per cent of these are caused by vehicles running out of fuel, poor tyre maintenance, power loss and engine trouble. The following simple checks could have prevented some of these breakdowns. Tyre tread All tyres are legally required to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm. To check your tyres: Place…

is an open platform for data-led insight and innovation to better connect the country Our commitment is to improve the journeys of our customers and impact on our communities. We're opening up our data and expertise as a platform for innovation across the mobility ecosystem. Our proposition Digital Lab is delivering services to partners via five labs. The purpose of the labs is to share valuable National Highways data, provide insights, create experiences, build connections, stimulate innova…

England’s motorways and major A-roads are some of the safest in the world, but our ambition remains that no one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads. Everything we do in managing and improving safety on our network is working towards our Road to Zero Harm ambition. Safety strategies and plans Home Safe and Well Approach Suicide Prevention Strategy Useful links and resources Road to Zero Harm Health, safety and wellbeing policy Health, safety and wellbeing for our work…

We host a variety of events where you can come and meet us to find out more about what we’re doing Drop in and come and meet us Our events are an opportunity for you to come meet us and find out a bit more about what we are up to. From construction updates to the fascinating archaeological discoveries we continue to make! You can come see us in our mobile visitor centre: Roxton Garden Centre - Bedford Rd, Roxton, Bedford MK44 3DY Wednesday 6 August 2025 - 10am until 2pm Wednesday 3 Septemb…

Too Close for Comfort? Stay Safe, Stay Back Does someone standing too close to you make you feel uneasy? The same feeling applies on the road.   Tailgating can lead to road users feeling anxious and uncomfortable.  Intentional or not, tailgating continues to be a safety issue. It contributes to an average of 147 people being killed or seriously injured every year on our motorways and major A-roads.  By maintaining a safe distance, you actively reduce the risk of collisions and ensure a more…

A tool to calculate carbon emissions for operational, construction and maintenance activities undertaken on behalf of National Highways. We’ve published our Net Zero Plans for 2030, 2040 and 2050. To meet the target for 2040 under maintenance and construction, we're dedicated to achieving the target set for Performance Indicator 4.5, which relates to reducing supply chain carbon emissions. To meet this target, suppliers must report on the carbon associated with activities undertaken on our beh…