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Following an eastbound bridge joint failure in the spring, a contraflow is now in operation on Ouse Bridge Start date April 2022 End date 2024 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 08 July 2025 M62 junction 37 to 36 Ouse Bridge joint issue - update 8 July 2025 We're making good progress replacing  bolts on all joints across the westbound carriageway. This is a precautionary action while we continue to investigate the issue.  30 June to 12 Ju…

The A46 Newark Bypass is an important route connecting the M1 and Leicester to the A1 and central Lincolnshire. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 02 October 2025 Development Consent Order approved On 1 October 2025, the Secretary of State for Transport approved our Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A46 Newark Bypass scheme.  This approval grants us planning permission to move forward with work that will tackle congestion on a c…

We’ve made improvements on the M4 between junctions 3 and 12 by adding an additional lane for traffic to help increase capacity and reduce congestion. We’ve also put in place new technology to smooth traffic flows and manage incidents along this stretch. Start date 2018 End date 2022 Cost £848 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 05 December 2022 Upgraded motorway between junctions 3 and 8/9 now open The national speed limit has been restored between junctions 4 and…

Following the conclusion of the Spending Review, the Government has taken the decision to cancel the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme. Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 01 August 2025 A47 Wansford - cancellation We recognise this may be disappointing news, but we remain committed to improving and enhancing the A47 corridor through our existing schemes, which will see improved journey times, reduce congestion and boost economic growth within the …

The bridge near Penrith that carries the M6 over the River Lowther needs extensive repairs. A major renovation project is underway to ensure the longevity of the structure for many years to come. Start date 31 March 2025 End date March 2027 Cost £9 million Latest updates Overview Documents Related road projects Latest updates 27 October 2025 Progress on repair works and forthcoming overnight closures We’re carrying out more repair work at Lowther Bridge, located south of the M6 juncti…

We're creating a new road between Switch Island and Princess Way to improve access to the Port of Liverpool and bypass the existing A5036. Start date 2020-25 End date Roads period 3 (2025-2030) Cost £163 million to £335 million Latest updates Overview Documents Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A5036 Princess Way scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic benefits for the region.   It’s…

Widening the A31 to three lanes at Ringwood, between the A31 junction for Ringwood town centre, the B3347 Mansfield Road and the B3081 Verwood Underpass. Start date 2020-21 End date November 2022 Cost £25 to 30 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 15 December 2022 Open for traffic Our work to widen the A31 and replace the bridges over the River Avon and Bickerley Millstream has now finished and the A31 and slip roads at Ringwood and Verwood opened for traffic on Wed…

With National Highways’ support, Gloucestershire County Council is making a number of improvements on roads west of Cheltenham. These include a proposal to upgrade M5 junction 10. Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 04 June 2025 Development Consent Order approved The Secretary of State for Transport has given the go ahead for the M5 junction 10 improvements scheme, delivered by Gloucestershire County Council, to be built by granting the Development Consent Order.     We now …

The A66 is a key local, regional and national route for east/west journeys in the north of England providing vital connections for freight, tourism and businesses across the UK. In this section The route  The A66 plays an essential role for journeys across the north of England and provides the most direct route between the central belt of Scotland and the eastern side of England. The route connects cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh with Leeds, Sheffield and Norwich.  It’s a critical route fo…

The A1 is one of the country's longest roads, connecting London and Edinburgh. The route currently consists of motorway and dual carriageways, with some sections of single carriageway between Morpeth and Ellingham. Start date TBC End date TBC Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Following the Government’s budget announcement on the 30 October 2024, the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham scheme has been cancelled. The scheme was identified as having poor value for money and limited economic ben…