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Published 10 Oct 2024 We invited military students to visit our M25 junction 28 scheme Share this article Royal Engineers, known as 'Sappers', are well known for organisational, planning and engineering skills. There's no better way for student military engineers to learn than from our industry experts. Our specialists gave engineers of the future a tour of the new road road and major structures. They explained the challenges of keeping traffic flowing while upgrading infrastructure on a …

The content on our social media channels gives you important information about using our roads safely and helps you see what is happening on England’s motorways and major A roads, allowing you to plan your journey better. Reporting incidents  In an emergency, call 999. Other incidents should be reported via our Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000.  Our channels are not always monitored in real time. X Regional X channels are updated and monitored 24/7 by our National Traffic Operation …

We’re restoring the historic Luffness Mains and Fenton Bridges near North Berwick, Scotland, to make them safe and ready for long-term use by the community. Share this article Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Contractor: Balfour Beatty Status: Works ongoing What is the project? This project initially involved refurbishing both metal and stone parts of the Luffness Mains and Fenton Bridges to keep them safe for all users. Due to defects found at Luffness Mains Bridge, we're now planni…

To drive safety on our roads, it’s important to keep a safe and respectful distance between your vehicle and others. Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you – commonly known as ‘tailgating’ – makes it difficult to stop in an emergency, and is a factor in 1 in 8 collisions on our network. In addition, tailgating is the single biggest issue that drivers find irritating or intimidating about other road users, which can potentially lead to conflict and confrontation. How to avoid tailgat…

Whatever part of National Highways' network you’re driving on, we want you to stay safe and know what to do if anything goes wrong. Our videos explain the main features of smart motorways, and we provide advice and guidance on safer driving and what to do in an emergency. Know when you're driving on a smart motorway Around 10 per cent of the motorway network is now made up of smart motorways. So it's important to be able to recognise their features and how they work together. How do smart mot…

The Historical Railways Estate is a haven for many species of native wildlife. Our Estate consists of some truly unique structures spanning parts of Wales, Scotland and England, offering a home to all sorts of local wildlife and plants. Whether it’s a historic viaduct spanning an untouched wetland, a cool dark tunnel, or a tranquil wild spot, we’re passionate about caring for some very important diverse, rare and rich habitats. Ahead of any work starting, our ecologists help identify any spec…

The abutments once formed part of a railway bridge, constructed in the early 1840s, on the Dalry to Kilmarnock branch, connecting with the former Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway. Share this article Location: North east Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland Status: Complete History Constructed in stages in the early 1840s, the line closed to passengers in April 1966, even though a sleeper service continued until its full closure in 1973. About the structure The bridge’s deck w…

How to make a complaint to National Highways If you’re unhappy with any part of the service we provide, we want to hear about your experiences so we can learn from them and improve. Before you begin We operate, maintain and improve motorways and major A-roads in England. We can’t respond to queries about roads we don’t manage, so please check our responsibilities and the roads we manage before you begin. Complaints regarding traffic and transport regulations, legislation and policy should be…

Find out how to make your journeys as smooth and safe as possible when the temperatures drop. Before you travel To ensure your travel plans go without a hitch, it’s important to plan your journey in advance, particularly if you’re travelling on routes you’re not familiar with. Plan your route Check the availability of service areas along your route Make sure you know how to operate your headlights and fog lights Check your vehicle Pack a winter kit Check the weather forecast. If snow or …

Litter kills 3 million animals each year*   *Estimate based on Keep Britain Tidy, Journal of Litter and Environmental Quality Discarded roadside rubbish and food attract wildlife to their death. Use a bin or wait until you get home. Animals are attracted to discarded rubbish which brings them closer to the dangers of fast moving traffic. Join our mailing list. Be the first to hear about our marketing campaigns. Sign up Food for thought Did you know that litter isn’t just paper, plast…