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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…

We use traffic cameras to assist with the management of traffic on the motorway and trunk road network in England National Highways and traffic cameras We own almost 4000 traffic cameras which have been used to assist with the management of traffic on the trunk road and motorway network in England…

Almost 40 miles of new or improved pathways proposed by the Lower Thames Crossing In this section National Highways is one of the biggest builders of pathways in the UK and the Lower Thames Crossing will add or improve almost 40 miles in total - 3 miles for every 1 mile of new road. These new or …

A state-of-the-art broadband link has been completed between Brentwood and Basildon In this section We’re working in partnership with South Essex local authorities to create a fibre route that addresses poor connectivity in rural areas within the Lower Thames Crossing corridor, including South Ock…

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…

Cosmic ray technology used to find hidden chambers in the Great Pyramid at Giza is helping us to unlock the secrets of a historic railway tunnel located deep under the streets of Glasgow. Share this article Published 01 Nov 2022 Balgray Tunnel, constructed in 1896, curves for 640 metres under th…

We want you to have a safe T.R.I.P. this summer Whether it’s a family holiday, a spontaneous coastal drive, or a long journey to the airport, many of you will be gearing up for road trips this summer. Taking regular breaks is a crucial part of safe summer driving, yet almost 3 in 10 (29%) drivers d…

Our Stakeholder Advisory Forum (SAF) includes key stakeholders with an interest in active travel, heritage, ecology and heritage railways. Role and purpose The role of the forum is to provide advice in support of the development of our strategy, policy and activity in the care and upkeep of the Hi…

Published 14 Mar 2025 Scour is the leading cause of bridge failures in the world, and it’s become more common in recent years because of climate change. Historical Railways Estate Civil Engineer Andrew Willison is our team’s scour specialist. Share this article Q. What is scour?  A. Put simply:…

Our 530-mile network in the North West stretches from the city of Carlisle to the edges of the Peak District. It’s one of the most diverse areas of motorways and major A-roads in the country to maintain and keep moving.   The region is home to economic powerhouses such as Manchester and Liverpool,…