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Highlighting plants and wildlife that have found a habitat on our land In this section We can make use of our network of green land to: reconnect habitats reverse the decline in biodiversity help wildlife thrive across a wider landscape Here are pictures of some of the plants and animals found…

Once part of the Marefield Junction to Leicester Belgrave Road, the bridge opened to rail traffic at the same time as Belgrave Road station in 1882 and was used primarily to transport iron ore. Share this article Location: Ulverscroft Road, Leicester Status: Completed History Leicester Belgrave…

Benton Bridge was constructed in 1903 and carries an unclassified road over the former Fairfield Loop branch line. Share this article Location: Ilford, London Open to the public? Yes Status: In development History Benton Bridge was constructed back in 1903 in Ilford, North London. Below, the b…

A rare survivor from the heyday of the Edinburgh and Hawick Railway, this listed footbridge was closed for public use following safety concerns. A brighter future awaits it, thanks to our restoration work. Share this article Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open …

Published 05 Nov 2024 Find out how we’re getting on with our pioneering research project. Share this article In July 2024, we announced that we’d be working with Balfour Beatty and Edinburgh Napier University to understand more about the environmental importance of our sites – looking to change …

The Dartford Crossing, also known as the A282, connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. Carrying over 50 million vehicles a year, the Dartford Crossing is designed to handle 135,000 vehicles a day, but the average is now 150,000 a d…

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…

We are undertaking an ambitious programme of wider investment in local communities and the environment until 2025 In this section The Lower Thames Crossing is delivering an ambitious programme of wider investment in local communities and the environment. Projects have been developed with a strong…

Hanging around in the shadowy underbelly of Victorian bridges, swarming through dark, locked up tunnels and diving into the recesses of historic viaducts a secret invasion is under way – and it's good news for the nation’s bat population! Share this article Published 31 Oct 2023 Data released fo…

We’re building additional emergency areas on our all lane running smart motorways in the Midlands. Start date April 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost £390 million national programme Overview Documents Project information The safety and confidence of people travelling on England’s motorways and m…