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Our programme will make sure concrete roads remain safe, dependable and durable Most of our network is surfaced with asphalt, also known as blacktop or tarmac, but some roads are built of concrete. These make up around 400 miles (4%) of England’s motorway and long-distance A-road network. Concrete…

Published 19 Feb 2025 Roads Research Alliance fellows Chapa and Yue discuss their female inspirations, hopes for the industry, and the importance of recognising the skills that women bring to the roads sector, in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March. Share this article About Chapa…

Published 24 Jan 2024 The importance of embracing new autonomous technology has been highlighted by current and former traffic management workers who say the innovations are helping to keep them safe. Share this article It comes as Road Safety Week launches today (Monday 14 Nov), with the spotli…

We’re improving a section of the A63 Castle Street in Hull. Start date March 2020 End date 2026 Cost £355 million Latest updates Overview Documents View our diversions to find out how to get to local businesses. Latest updates 13 August 2025 Update to overnight closures: September and Octo…

We're installing average speed cameras at four different locations in the North West region, on the A585, A590, A66 and A663. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region’s roads Start date December 2024 End date March 2025 Cost TBC Overview Documen…

Here's a selection of our most recent corporate reports and publications. Annual Report and Accounts 2025 PDF 12767Kb View document Description This file may not be accessible. Request a different format National Highways’ annual report on its performance and achievements in the operation, mai…

620 miles of motorway and strategic A-roads are at the heart of the South West’s economic potential. Set against some of the country’s most stunning scenery with its enchanting areas of outstanding natural beauty, our roads keep people moving. By maintaining and developing our roads we ensure the …

The winning design from Arup and Seán Harrington Architects has set a new benchmark for sustainable design In this section Share this article Published 20 May 2025 The winning design The Lower Thames Crossing has revealed the winner of its innovative, low-carbon footbridge contest today (19 Ma…

The WebTRIS service is currently expected to be interrupted in early 2025 to enable changes to its underlying infrastructure. We previously advised that the Webtris service would likely be interrupted in early 2024 to enable changes to be made to its underlying infrastructure. This work has now bee…

Published 24 Jan 2024 A new National Highways trial explores environmentally friendly ways of reducing carbon footprint and costs Share this article The trial will start shortly at the new Wisley Interchange, under construction as part of the M25 junction 10 improvement scheme. We have contract…