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This tunnel has a rich but fraught history. Constructed in the 1846 it formed part of the Patricroft to Molyneux Junction line. Share this article Location: Swinton, Greater Manchester Status: In progress History Also known as ‘Black Harry Tunnel’ it was operational for passengers and goods tra…

This Victorian disused tunnel is in the West End area of Glasgow, Kelvinside. We’re working with our partners to use innovative survey techniques to better understand the structure and confirm the location of blind shafts along the route of the tunnel . Share this article Location: Kelvinside, Gla…

Standing over a West Yorkshire village and woodland at more than 80 feet high, the viaduct underwent a major programme of maintenance work which began in autumn 2022. Share this article Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Contractor: Amco Giffen Open to the public? No Completion: Autumn 2023 H…

We recently celebrated the work of Greenways and Cycleroutes and Friends of Wye Valley Greenway for the transformation of the former railway tunnel at Tidenham into an active travel route. Share this article Published 27 Jun 2023 Measuring just over 1km, the tunnel links the five-mile route betw…

The National Highways Development Centre is a realistic road, roadside and off-road testing and training environment open to all those developing solutions for the UK's road network. What is it? The Development Centre offers a unique opportunity to train and test in a safe simulated motorway and r…

Steve Elderkin, National Highways Director of Environmental Sustainability, sets out our approach to refining carbon data and our commitment to openness and transparency in reporting. Share this article We published our Net zero highways plan in July 2021. The plan sets the direction for the our d…

Over the last 60 years, the Dartford Crossing has played a vital role in bringing new opportunities within reach of those living in Kent and Essex In this section The Dartford Crossing is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road and links the counties of Essex and Kent via…

Benefits of the Lower Thames Crossing The new road crossing will improve journeys and unlock growth Quicker, safer and more reliable journeys The Lower Thames Crossing would: Tackle congestion by taking over 13 million vehicles away every year from Dartford and free up almost a full lane of traf…

In this section Share this article Published 13 Feb 2024 Welcome to the latest edition of our community video newsletter – a short film designed to keep you up to speed with the latest project news and progress. This edition is presented by Kat Ferguson, who is our Supply Chain Development Dire…

Using the zero-emission fuel to power our biggest construction machinery In this section We will make our construction sites diesel free by using hydrogen and biofuel to power heavy construction, alongside electric vehicles and equipment. Why Hydrogen?  Traditionally the construction industry ha…