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We are upgrading dynamic hard shoulder motorways – starting with the central reservation barriers Start date April 2022 End date Autumn 2023 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 26 October 2023 Main work completed - Autumn 2023 Our main work on the M62 junctions 25 to 30 is complete. We were able to remove the traffic management in September, reducing the impact on drivers.  We have some outstanding work which includes sign updates and painting. To complete this …

Although our smart motorway work has been cancelled following the Government’s latest announcement, we’re continuing to improve safety between junctions 9 and 14 by upgrading the barrier in the central reservation from metal to concrete. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Smart motorway upgrade cancelled On 15 April 2023, the Government announced that plans for new smart motorways would be cancelled in recognition of the lack of public confidence felt by drivers and co…

We are developing proposals to reduce the impact of poor air quality alongside the A3 as it passes through Guildford. Start date Winter 2025 End date Spring 2026 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 27 August 2025 Detailed design Since the public information event, we've been working closely with Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council to turn our initial concept into detailed design proposals. These proposals aim to direct people away from areas of po…

The hard shoulder is the lane on the far-left side of a motorway, which is separated from the live traffic lanes by a solid white line. Unless you see signs or signals telling you otherwise, it's illegal to drive on the hard shoulder, or to stop on it except in an emergency. You should only use it in the case of a sudden critical problem with your vehicle which forces you to stop before you can reach the next junction or service area to leave the motorway. Types of hard shoulder In some place…

We’re putting in new drainage on the A14 near Spaldwick and Bythorn in Cambridgeshire to help reduce future flooding. Start date 3 March 2025 End date June 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 14 May 2025 Latest road closure dates We're installing new drains on the A14 near Spaldwick and Bythorn in Cambridgeshire to cope better with surface water, reducing flooding in the future. Work started on Monday 3 March.  Closures and diversions We're working overnigh…

Our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to gain a greater understanding of the ecology and heritage in the area. This work is important as it helps us to identify and protect key sensitive features. In this section Over the past few months, our environment team have been busy carrying out a number of specialist surveys to get a better understanding of the ecology, archaeology and ground conditions in the area. This work is important as it helps us to ide…

One of a package of schemes to reduce congestion along the South Coast. Start date 2024-25 End date Road Period 3 (2025-2030) Cost £20 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 12 August 2024 Scheme to end Following the Chancellor’s announcement that the A27 schemes will not be taken forward, we are developing our plans for bringing this project to a close. 23 February 2024 Consultation Report Publication Thank you to everyone who shared their views on our proposals t…

We’re replacing 1,500 metres (1 mile) of noise barrier on the A421 between Wootton and Marston Moretaine. This will reduce road noise and glare from local network roads. We’re also replacing the existing lights with energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce our carbon emissions and save the taxpayer money by lowering electricity costs.   Start date 20 February 2023 End date August 2024 Cost £5.6 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 25 April 2025 Closures from May Our …

Our work includes replacing the safety barrier and road signs, resurfacing, repainting road markings, replacing road studs (cat's eyes) and other routine maintenance activities. This will make sure the A120 around Braintree remains in a safe and serviceable condition. We're doing the work in two phases. Phase 1 was completed during 2023. Phase 2 will be done during 2024. Start date January 2024 End date Summer 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 14 July 2024 R…

Widening the A19 between Norton and Wynyard Start date March 2020 End date 2022 Cost £60 to £70 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 10 December 2021 Online event marks official open to traffic celebration Members of our team met online with local stakeholders today to officially mark the A19 Norton to Wynyard scheme being open to traffic. The team shared details of the benefits the scheme has delivered. Before this improvement scheme, users of the A19 in this are…