Press Releases

Traffic Bulletin: Stonehenge Summer Solstice Advice for Drivers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Traffic on the A303 at Stonehenge is expected to be very busy on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June during the summer solstice celebrations.

Overnight closures cancelled on M6 Junctions 5 to 8 managed motorway scheme

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:00 GMT

The Highways Agency is advising road users that four full overnight carriageway closures of the M6 that were due to take place near Birmingham this month are no longer required.

Traffic bulletin: Southbound A23 closed overnight

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:32:00 GMT

Drivers are reminded that the southbound A23 between the Pease Pottage and Bolney junctions in West Sussex will be closed overnight tonight (Monday 17 June) between 8pm and 6am.

Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June 2013 - Sunday 23 June 2013

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:19:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 June 2013 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 17 – Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:18:00 GMT

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The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic bulletin: A66 contraflow in operation between West Bowes and Cumbrian Border

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:12:00 GMT

Drivers travelling along the A66 between West Bowes and the Cumbrian border are advised to allow extra time for their journeys due to essential roadworks taking place from this evening to repair a section of road near Stainmoore that has subsided.

First public exhibition for new A1 Lobley Hill to Dunston Improvement Scheme

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:07:00 GMT

For the first time, members of the public will be able to see plans for the new A1 Lobley Hill Improvement scheme, which will reduce congestion on the A1 around Gateshead.

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June 2013 – Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:40:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in the East Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June to Sunday 23 June

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:38:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 14 June but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June 2013 - Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:26:00 GMT

Planned roadworks in the North West: Weekly summary for Monday 17 – Sunday 23 June

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:17:00 GMT

Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June 2013 - Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:15:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 14 June 2013 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in North East: Weekly summary for Monday 17 – Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:14:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 June but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Narrow lanes to be removed on M5 as managed motorway scheme progresses

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:22:00 GMT

Overnight work is being carried out in preparation for the removal of narrow running lanes on the M5.

M50 J2-J3 Overbridge Repairs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:36:00 GMT

The Highways Agency will be undertaking repairs to over bridges on the M50 between junctions 2 and 3 in North Gloucestershire starting in June 2013.

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June – Sunday 23 June

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:13:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the 28 to 30 June - Highways Agency advises drivers to allow extra time for journeys

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:54:00 GMT

Motorists using the M1 and the A43 in the East Midlands and the M40 around Oxfordshire are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys when the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is being staged at Silverstone from 28 to 30 June.

Planned roadworks in Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June – Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:12:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Overnight maintenance work on A12 Bascule Bridge

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Road users in Lowestoft are advised that the A12 Bascule Bridge will be closed for one night’s essential maintenance work overnight on Monday (17 June) to help keep the structure operating safely and reliably.

Planned roadworks in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 17 June to Sunday 23 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:45:00 GMT

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 14 June 2013 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Emergency phones upgrade for England’s motorways: advice for motorists while some phones are temporarily off-line

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:39:00 GMT

Travellers on England’s motorway network are being warned that many of the emergency phones will be out of action for up to six hours next Tuesday and the following Tuesday (18 & 25 June) while a system upgrade is carried out.

Maintenance work planned for M48 Severn Bridge

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:33:00 GMT

The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed this weekend to allow maintenance work to take place between the Beachley Viaduct and the Wye Bridge sections.

M25 major improvement reaches new milestone

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:23:00 GMT

A major scheme to add vital extra capacity to the M25 on the Kent/Surrey border is about to move to a new phase.

Reminder: A1 Leeming to Barton scheme - second public exhibition for local access provision

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Members of the public are reminded that revised proposals for a new local access road between Leeming and Catterick – as part of a major scheme to upgrade part of the A1 in North Yorkshire to a three-lane motorway – will go on show for a second time later this week.

Resurfacing on M5 near Frankley Green in West Midlands

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:45:00 GMT

The Highways Agency will be resurfacing sections of carriageway on the M5 Southbound between junctions 3 and 4 near Frankley Green in early July.

Resurfacing and improvement work on the A49 in Shropshire

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:26:00 GMT

The Highways Agency will be resurfacing sections of the carriageway in both directions on the A49 Ludlow Road and the B4638 Roundabout near Craven Arms, Onibury and Stokesay Castle in Shropshire. The work will also include improvements to some footways and repairs to drainage at these locations.