National Highways

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Severn Bridge

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Sever...

Apr 14, 2025Comments off

National Highways is set to introduce a weight limit for heavy goods vehicles using the M48 Severn Bridge crossing to future-proof the bridge. Following safety

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

M25 voted UK’s worst motorway

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Motorways are the arteries of Britain’s road transport network. Yet for many motorists, some routes offer more headaches than help. We have analysed user feedback,

Lower Thames Crossing Northern Tunnel Entrance

Government grants approval for Lower Thames...

Mar 26, 2025Comments off

On Tuesday 25th March 2025, the government has officially approved the A122 Lower Thames Crossing project, a significant infrastructure initiative designed to alleviate congestion at

Misery continues from ‘pot hole-plagued’ local roads

Show progress on pot holes or lose cash

Mar 24, 2025Comments off

The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle pot holes, as the Government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash.

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

Enhancing safety on England’s strateg...

Mar 14, 2025Comments off

Ensuring the safety of motorists on England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN), encompassing major motorways and A-roads, remains a paramount concern. Recent assessments indicate notable improvements

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M25 to shut for 2 weekends in March

Mar 04, 2025Comments off

Ahead of National Highways closing the M25 twice in March – starting this weekend – RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Without careful planning, drivers

National Highways' proposed Lower Thames Crossing

Lower Thames Crossing raises the bar with 7...

Feb 10, 2025Comments off

National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing has today (4 February 2025) revealed a new target to reduce its construction carbon emissions by 70%; an ambition made

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HS2 welding issues affect National Highways...

Nov 28, 2024Comments off

Recent inspections have revealed welding issues affecting five National Highways bridges and four other bridges constructed by Severfield, a prominent Yorkshire based steel fabricator. These

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National Highways transforms lorry parking ...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

National Highways is making essential improvements to lorry parking facilities across the country, to keep Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers comfortable, safe and well. This

The group of military students visiting the site

Group of military students visit M25 juncti...

Oct 07, 2024Comments off

A National Highways project team recently welcomed a group of military students to a tour of one of our major schemes as part of an