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This October, we'll carry out the lowest carbon road resurfacing scheme we've ever attempted on our network - on the A64 in Yorkshire Share this article By using innovative materials and working methods throughout the project, we estimate we can reduce the carbon footprint for this scheme's constr…

Science Based Targets initiative validates our net zero targets Share this article It is a little over three years since we published our Net Zero Highways Plan. This is our roadmap for decarbonising England’s motorways and major A roads.  It’s a massive task. Our plan sets out challenging yet ac…

Inspired by New York’s High Line, the Castlefield Viaduct is the result of a unique partnership between National Highways and the National Trust, alongside lead community partner Castlefield forum and other local groups. Share this article Location: Castlefield, Greater Manchester Project managed…

We are upgrading dynamic hard shoulder motorways, starting with the central reservation barriers between M6 junctions 4 to 10a. Start date March 2022 End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 07 April 2025 Lane closures for painting We've finished installing al…

Enhancing safety on this vital West Midlands route. Start date January 2024 End date Autumn 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 03 October 2024 Improvements complete Our work to upgrade the M42 between junctions 4 and 7 is now complete. We’ve replaced the existi…

We’re repairing concrete sections of the A11 between Thickthorn Interchange and Tuttles Lane Interchange. Start date 27 August 2024 End date November 2024 Cost £3.5 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 19 August 2024 Work starts in September We’ll be carrying out repair…

We're converting the M27 between junction 4 (M3 interchange) and junction 11 (Fareham) by turning the hard shoulder into a permanent running lane, making a dual four-lane motorway. Start date Started End date spring 2022 Cost £244 million Latest updates Overview Documents M27 motorway Latest…

Last updated - 13.08.2025 13:14 The latest planned full closure information for England's strategic road network. Smart Motorways – technology upgrade work with reduced speed limits Find out where we're working and what this means for your journey. Advance notification of full closures on Englan…

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 mai…

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 eng…