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M6 junction 10 congestion affects the local community and businesses, particularly during morning and evening peak times. The improvements will ease congestion and reduce journey times for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Start date January - March 2020 End date 2023-24 Cost £78 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 25 November 2024 Completion of weekend works Over the last month we've been carrying out finishing and landscaping w…

On 27 May 2025, we introduced a 7.5t weight restriction for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the M48 Severn Bridge. It will last for an estimated 12 to 18 months On this page: Exceptions What will happen Impact Timing Background Routine surveys revealed that the main bridge cables have deteriorated and weakened. We need to reduce the load on these cables to keep the bridge open for most traffic. For the time being, this means removing the heaviest goods vehicles. Exceptions Even if they'…

National Highways Strategic Road Network England’s strategic road network (SRN) Motorway All purpose Scotland A1 Toll roads A19 A69 A1 Newcastle upon Tyne Carlisle A1 Sunderland M6 A19 A1(M) A66 Middlesbrough A595 A174 A66 A19 A590 A1(M) A64 A585 M6 York Leeds Irish Sea M55 M65 M1 M606 M621 Kingston upon Hull Preston M62 A63 A56 M61 M62 A1 A180 M58 Manchester M1 M18 Grimsby M180 Liverpool A616 M57 A628 A1(M) M62 M60 Sheffield M53 A556 M56 A46 Lincoln A1 A55 M6…

National Highways Strategic Road Network England’s strategic road network (SRN) Motorway All purpose Scotland A1 Toll roads A19 A69 A1 Newcastle upon Tyne Carlisle A1 Sunderland M6 A19 A1(M) A66 Middlesbrough A595 A174 A66 A19 A590 A1(M) A64 A585 M6 York Leeds Irish Sea M55 M65 M1 M606 M621 Kingston upon Hull Preston M62 A63 A56 M61 M62 A1 A180 M58 Manchester M1 M18 Grimsby M180 Liverpool A616 M57 A628 A1(M) M62 M60 Sheffield M53 A556 M56 A46 Lincoln A1 A55 M6…

Our Environment fund is helping us operate our business in an environmentally responsible way, while making sure sustainability shapes our work from start to finish. We have a 2050 vision to provide a road network that supports the country’s transport needs but also protects and strengthens the natural environment and community wellbeing. Read more about our Environmental Sustainability Strategy.   Working with us  We're looking to work with partners who can help us support Landscape Scale Connectivity, which will enable us to reconnect habitats and enhance the setting and connection of com…

Judgment and documents relating to National Highways Limited v Persons Unknown Injunction Order (QB-2021-003576, QB-2021-003626, QB-2021-003737) 9 May 2022 (sealed on 12 May 2022) A2, A20, A2070, M2, M20 – Claim No. QB-2021-003626 National Highways Limited v Persons Unknown Judgment Order (QB-2021-003576, QB-2021-003626, QB-2021-003737) 12 May 2022 National Highways Limited v Persons Unknown Injunction Order (QB-2021-003576, QB-2021-003626, QB-2021-003737) 9 May 2022 (as amended by the Court …

This project, due for completion in spring 2026, will reduce congestion, create a smoother flow of traffic and provide safer journeys for thousands every day. In this section Location: A few miles north of Guildford in Surrey Project managed by: National Highways Status: Work in progress What we're doing in 2025 February - Opening gyratory bridges Over the weekend of 21 to 24 February we prepared the two new gyratory bridges for traffic. We've now opened two of the four gyratory bridge l…

This project will provide a low-noise surface along the M27 between junctions 5 and 7. We're also making significant drainage improvements to the road and safety improvements to the central reservation. All together these measures will ensure a smoother ride for drivers, make the road quieter, improve safety and ensure the road lasts longer. Start date February 2024 End date Spring 2026 Cost Estimated construction cost £83 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 Septe…

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 updates 29 June 2022 Upgraded motorway now open This week we’re changing the speed limit between junction 4 and 11, which marks the lifting of the final restriction on the upgraded section. It mea…

We’re working closely with Hampshire County Council, which has developed and is delivering the junction 10 scheme to help facilitate the development of Welborne Garden Village. There will be new and improved existing links in all directions from the M27 to the A32 and surrounding local highway network. Start date October 2024 End date Autumn/winter 2026 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 18 June 2025 Hampshire County Council work on the M27 Although the M27 is a …