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We have completed a study to consider whether there is an alternative key north-south route between the Dorset coast and the M4. The aim of the study was to identify which corridor(s) could provide the main route and potential enhancements. Overview Documents We have produced a brochure which details the work carried out through the study and what we found. The Department for Transport are now considering these findings and recommendations and will set out how to reflect these in future Road…

To get permission to build and operate the new crossing, we must seek consent through a special planning process and be awarded a Development Consent Order (DCO) from the government's independent planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate. In this section As the most ambitious road scheme since the M25 was completed almost 35 years ago, our DCO application is one of the most complex applications ever developed.  We submitted our Development Consent Order application in October 2022 and fro…

Little changes, change everything By making little changes when you drive, you can make a big difference to reducing congestion, avoiding collisions and making journeys safer. What little things can I do? When traffic conditions allow, drive in the left-hand lane. Keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front. Join our mailing list. Be the first to hear about our marketing campaigns. Sign up You may not think tailgating is as risky as other driving behaviours, but it’s a contri…

Habitat creation & enhancement works, land East of Thong Lane In this section Explore our interactive map and view work and road closures near you. Skanska, on behalf of National Highways, will soon be starting work to create new ecological habitat within the land to the east of Thong Lane.  These works are taking place from 4 August 2025 and continuing until April 2026. We are creating this habitat area to be sympathetic to the environment and natural beauty of the Thong area. When mature,…

Click below to view our library of Freedom of Information requests In this section If you wish to view a previously submitted Freedom of Information request listed below, click on the link or please email us at FOI@nationalhighways.co.uk Lower Thames Crossing cost breakdown (8 April 2025) A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the cost of the Lower Thames Crossing recently granted government approval. Read more. The cost incurred so far, Lower Thames Crossing (26…

Tens of thousands of people and businesses agree that the Lower Thames Crossing is needed. We have created the interactive map to show your support. The different coloured pins on the map show information from a variety of sources, including businesses, representative groups, major employers and individuals - they are described in full at the bottom of this page. Scroll down this page to add a pin to show your support too. Watch videos from a range of businesses to hear how quicker and more r…

Insights Lab Future thinking We’re opening up our data for all, through five new data services. These data services are available as application processing interfaces (APIs), and share data on road and lane closures, digital variable message signs, road limits and features, diversion routes and speed managed areas. Whether you’re a developer, engineer or an innovator seeking to shape the future of digital navigation, our APIs are designed to seamlessly integrate with your products. Market tr…

Due to the General Election and to allow appropriate time for any new Secretary of State for Transport to consider our planning application, the deadline for a decision has been extended In this section Share this article Published 24 May 2024   On Friday 24 May, the Secretary of State for Transport issued a Written Ministerial Statement setting a new deadline for the determination of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO application for 4 October 2024. This is due to the General Election and to …

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 for Halloween by our Historical Railways Estate (HRE) suggest that bats are roosting in 90 percent of our tunnels, 54 percent of viaducts and 35 percent of bridges. An ongoing programme of HRE bat surv…

Little Changes, Change Everything By making little changes when you drive, you can make a big difference to reducing congestion, avoiding collisions and making journeys safer. Little changes, change everything campaign partner toolkit (March 2024) Little Changes campaign summary Campaign goal The campaign aims to improve everyone’s experience when driving on our network. In this first wave of our long-term campaign, we will raise awareness of two driving behaviours that can make a big diff…