National Highways

Preferred route for multi-million-pound upgrade to A46 Newark Bypass unveiled

National Highways has revealed its preferred route for a multi-million-pound scheme that will fill in the dual carriageway gap on the A46 trade corridor which connects the M5 with Humber Ports. The preferred route, called “Option 2 Modified”, incorporates suggestions from the local communities for the upgrade of the road in Nottinghamshire following an extensive […]

Demonstration planned against Arundel bypass

Campaigners against the chosen route for the Arundel Bypass in West Sussex are planning a march to County Hall in Chichester tomorrow (Thursday 24 February) to coincide with the council’s Communities, Highways, Environment and Scrutiny Committee meeting, when the County Council will decide its response to the proposal from National Highways. National Highways says a […]

A428 improvement moves onto next phase

Plans to transform journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge have moved a step closer now the examination phase has formally closed. National Highways’ plans will see a brand new 10-mile dual carriageway, linking the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire to the A428 Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire. Both existing roundabouts will be upgraded to modern, free-flowing junctions with […]

New images show over 60km new or improved pathways proposed by the Lower Thames Crossing

New artist impressions and maps released by National Highways show over 60km of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, that will be delivered in Kent, Thurrock, Brentwood and Havering as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project. National Highways is one of the biggest builders of new pathways in the UK, […]

Community wall brightens up visitor hub for A1 improvement schemes

Visitors to the community hub for two major road schemes in the North East are now greeted by a cheery mural designed by locals. Two groups and a school contributed artwork for the Blaydon Hub, which is used as offices and a visitor centre for National Highways’ upgrades of the A1 between Scotswood and North […]

M27 motorway upgrade enters final stages

Drivers on one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country are being promised changes this week with a new lane becoming available for traffic and extra safety measures installed, National Highways has announced. National Highways has started lifting traffic cones and barriers on the newly upgraded 15-mile stretch of the M27 between junctions […]

More LTC consultation days announced

National Highways has announced it’ll be holding four drop-in community events over the next few weeks where people living near the proposed Lower Thames Crossing can find out the latest project updates and ask questions. Planners will be providing information on proposed new or improved paths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, as well as […]

Cornwall Council confirms future for Saints Trails project following review 

A route for cyclists, walkers and horse riders between St Agnes and Truro will be in place in late 2023, Cornwall Council has confirmed, following a review of the Saints Trails project.  Linking with the Langarth Garden Village development near Threemilestone, plans for the route include a bridge over the A30 at Chiverton.  Most of the […]

ORR drives greater transparency in National Highways’ regional performance

The Office of Rail and Road, independent monitor of National Highways, has ensured steps have been taken by the government-owned company to increase the transparency of its performance at a regional level. As a result of ORR driving the need for greater transparency and data to be published, National Highways has increased the number of […]