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We're donating 600,000 trees annually In this section Help us plant 3 million trees by 2030 We want to engage with organisations and landowners who can help us plant an additional 3 million trees. We only have enough room for less than 10% on our estate. That's why we'll be donating up to 600,000 whips on an annual basis. We have a supply of UK native trees from a variety of species. Read more information and criteria for successful submissions. To apply, please visit the Tree Council's web…

As part of our work on M25 junction 10, we're restoring heathland, replacing lost habitats and improving wetlands. We're also building the UK's first heathland green bridge. In this section Heathland restoration M25 junction 10 is surrounded by ancient heathland. Over the last 200 years, ancient heathland habitats in Surrey have declined by 85%. Around junction 10, a lot of heathland was lost when conifers were planted for timber. The result is dense woodland dominated by Scots pine and Bir…

South of Barrhead, the unusual concrete viaduct is one of the largest monuments remaining from the former railway branch. It now offers a safe route for school children to get to and from home. We’ve secured its safe future use with over 240 separate repairs. Share this article Location: Barrhead, East Renfrewshire Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Summer 2023 History The Paisley and Barrhead District Railway was a railway in Scotland that ran between the town…

The Paisley Road West railway bridge, constructed in 1909, carries Paisley Road over the former General Terminus railway branch. The line closed in the 1970s, with the tracks removed and the track beds on both sides of the bridge redeveloped. Share this article Location: Paisley Road West bridge, Glasgow Status: Seeking planning permission from Glasgow City Council History The Paisley Road West railway bridge, constructed in 1909, carries Paisley Road over the former General Terminus railwa…

We have produced maps of our operational regions outlining the strategic road network (the motorways and major roads we manage and operate) with constituency boundaries overlaid. We sent a copy of the relevant regional map to your office in Westminster after the General Election. These maps are also available to download here, along with a national map. If you would like a printed copy sent to your Westminster or constituency office, please contact  parliament@nationalhighways.co.uk. East GIF,…

From across Hampshire and Berkshire to Surrey, Sussex and Kent, our 1967 miles of motorways and A-roads take people to visitor attractions like Windsor Castle, Ascot races, Legoland and Wembley Stadium. At holiday time the south coast, including Brighton and Bournemouth, draws the crowds via the M3 while those seeking an international getaway use the M25, the M23 and the M4 to fly from Gatwick and Heathrow. Our roads also support the international ports of Dover, Portsmouth and Southampton. Th…

We’re building additional emergency areas on our all lane running smart motorways in the Midlands. Start date April 2024 End date Spring 2025 Cost £390 million national programme Overview Documents Project information The safety and confidence of people travelling on England’s motorways and major A-roads is our highest priority. We listened to your concerns and developed a programme to create additional emergency areas on sections of all lane running (ALR) smart motorway across the count…

Home Safe and Well This is where we share resources and information about health, safety and wellbeing to support our workers and suppliers to ensure that everyone gets home safe and well. See Home Safe and Well - Our approach to heath, safety and wellbeing. We need your input too and want you to share your experiences with us, providing examples of best practice and lessons learned. This information will help us to create a bank of knowledge and experience that can be shared across our suppli…

This project will provide a low-noise surface along the M27 between junctions 5 and 7. We're also making significant drainage improvements to the road and safety improvements to the central reservation. All together these measures will ensure a smoother ride for drivers, make the road quieter, improve safety and ensure the road lasts longer. Start date February 2024 End date Spring 2026 Cost Estimated construction cost £83 million Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 17 Septe…

☰ Menu Contents Summarised Pages Toggle Dark Mode Print / Save PDF Overview We are here for our customers. We are here to make a difference to their experiences with us, whether that’s the hauliers keeping goods moving, the families travelling to connect with loved ones, or the communities who live alongside our roads. The experiences people have with us matter, and we’re committed to improving them. Our roads serve millions of users with a wide range of needs. From drivers looking for res…