Search

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:…

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…

As part of our multi-million investment we’re carrying out a range of improvements along the A57, A628 and A61/A616 Westwood roundabout to improve journeys and safety. Overview Documents We’re responsible for motorways and major A-roads including the A57, A616 and A628 between Manchester and Shef…

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 Tra…

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…

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 in…

This page provides guidance and tips on common tasks and issues related to the Dart Charge service, including managing your account and making payments. Managing your Dart Charge account Payment options Payment tasks Payment issues Local resident discount scheme Charging hours Email queries …

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine We'll be improving the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and A1(M) at Scotch Corner. The project will involve upgrading single carriageway sections of road to dual carriageway standard and making improvements to the junctions along the route. Latest updates About the proje…

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 behi…

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,…