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We’re seeking ministerial approval to remove this fractured bridge and create a new crossroad to maintain the active travel route. Share this article Location: Alderbury, Wiltshire, England Status: Seeking ministerial approval for the removal of the bridge and the creation of a crossroads with th…

Cannards Grave Road bridge in Shepton Mallet is one of over 3,100 structures within the Historical Railways Estate which we maintain on behalf of The Department for Transport (DfT). Share this article Published 03 Apr 2023 Working closely with DfT and Mendip Council, we’ve arranged a ‘permissive…

Engineer Colin McNicol shares how close collaboration was the key to getting the right safety solution at one of our HRE bridges in Kilmarnock. Share this article Published 07 Dec 2023 I joined the Historical Railways Estate (HRE) in late 2020, I’m lucky to visit different parts of the country, …

Westfield Viaduct has won the National Railway Heritage Structures Award, which recognises successful restoration, modification, or adaptation for new use of any historic railway or tramway civil engineering structure. Share this article Published 07 Dec 2023 The award, sponsored by Translink, r…

HGVs have zones of limited vision. Don't linger next to an HGV   Find out how to avoid the zones Know the HGV zones Large vehicles such as trucks and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have 4 zones of limited vision and are often considerably longer, heavier and more powerful than standard vehicles n…

We've completed our project to rebuild the A12 between junction 25 Marks Tey and junction 26 Stanway, to improve safety, create a smoother and quieter journey, and extend the life of the road to make it fit for the future. Start date 17 October 2022 End date 11 October 2024 Cost £36.9 million La…

The A38 is an important route from Birmingham to Derby and through to the M1 at junction 28. Where it passes through Derby, long distance traffic interacts with a large volume of vehicles making local journeys causing congestion and delays. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Ov…

Lower Thames Crossing Tackling congestion and unlocking growth. The Lower Thames Crossing is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames.  The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give …

A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Our billion pound scheme will improve journeys between Milton Keynes and Cambridge, bringing communities together and supporting long term growth in the region.  We expect the road to open in 2027.  You can find out more in our About the scheme page and watch our s…

We have completed a study to consider whether there is an alternative key north-south route between the Dorset coast and the M4. The aim of the study was to identify which corridor(s) could provide the main route and potential enhancements. Overview Documents We have produced a brochure which det…