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Sometimes while carrying out assessments of structures on the Historical Railways Estate, we may decide action needs to be taken as the structure’s condition is dangerous, or at risk of becoming dangerous. Where possible, we repair structures by strengthening them and make them safe. There may be occasions when we need to consider alternative approaches, including infilling a structure. We only do this as a last resort, where there’s no other practical option. What is infilling? Infilling is …

Archaeologists discovered a whole host of rare finds along the A1 in Yorkshire. These gave a unique insight into what life was like over a period of around 4500 years. The discoveries were a result of the construction of our £400 million A1 Leeming to Barton upgrade which created 12 miles of new motorway-standard road. During the four-year construction period extensive excavations were carried out. These uncovered an extraordinary level of prehistoric and historic finds. Three years after the …

Essential resurfacing on the M23 junction 9 roundabout and Airport Way near Gatwick, Horley. Start date 24 February 2025 End date October 2025 Cost Approximately £5 million Overview Documents Project information M23 Junction 9 and Airport Way near Gatwick resurfacing We're continuing essential resurfacing at the M23 junction 9 roundabout and Airport Way, near Gatwick Airport, Horley.  Closures For safety, we need overnight closures of the M23 junction 9 roundabout, including the slip r…

This autumn marks a decade since we took over management of the Estate, which is owned by the Department for Transport (DfT). It consists of over 3,000 former railway structures, including tunnels, viaducts, abutments and bridges, and is a reminder of the UK’s industrial past. Many structures date back to the 19th century. Join us as we look back at some of our most memorable moments over the last decade. 1. Repairs to Lowgill Viaduct In 2014 we invested £250,000 waterproofing and repairing …

Search Filters Clear all Subject Safety Environment Land, property and compensation Research Transparency Careers Road Projects Document type Corporate Guidance Report Map Campaign materials Form Notice Other Sort Showing 1-10 of 190 results Sort Please wait while your results refresh. Net Zero Highways Plan 2025 Update PDF 3775Kb Environment, Corporate View document Description This file may not be accessible. Request a different format This report, our fourth annua…

Congham Road Bridge carries St Andrew’s Lane over the top of the former South Lynn to Yarmouth branch line. Share this article Location: Congham, Norfolk Open to the public? Yes Status: Awaiting Planning Inspectorate decision  History The rail route underneath the bridge historically was part of the former South Lynn to Yarmouth branch. One of four smaller branch lines, later becoming The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway (M&GN). At 183 miles the M&GN train system was the longest of t…

We want to make a positive difference for communities living near our roads, especially where we’re carrying out works. Here are some of the ways we've supported local communities around our M25 junction 28 improvement scheme An outdoor classroom for Wells Park School Wells Park Residential Primary School supports pupils aged between 5 and 11 years old with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. In 2024, we and our partners built an outdoor classroom at the school - together with…

A well-known local landmark, Christow Station Railway Bridge sits in the small village of Doddiscombsleigh, Devon. Constructed over 100 years ago using yellow glazed bricks, this unusual bridge received some much-needed repairs in autumn 2022. Share this article Location: Doddiscombsleigh, Devon Contractor: Hammond (ECS) Ltd Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2023 History Christow Station Railway Bridge formed part of the Teign Valley branch railway that was built in two halves by…

Over 24 miles of new or improved pathways In this section In Thurrock, Brentwood, and Havering, we are creating new pathways and bridges, as well as improving existing pathways, to better connect the community to heritage areas, equestrian centres, places of employment, parks, and woodlands. Four new green bridges will sit throughout this network of pathways, helping to connect the community to the area’s rich mosaic of parks and woodlands. Some of the proposals in the Thurrock, Brentwood an…

What you can expect to see happen at key points along the route. In this section We began construction in late 2023. We're now hard at work along the entire length of the scheme from Black Cat roundabout (Bedfordshire) to Caxton Gibbet (Cambridgeshire). As progress continues, you'll see the landscape transform as new roads and structures take shape. See our fly-through video to see what our scheme will look like once open for traffic in spring 2027. What we're doing Open each panel to fin…