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People living and working in the East of England get the chance to hear more about a £61 million road maintenance programme for major roads across the region.
Two giant 70ft-long mobile barrier lorries originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs are now keeping road workers and motorists safe.
A mile-long stretch of canal that disappeared more than half a century ago is a step closer to being restored, thanks to £4 million of funding from Highways England.
If you’re a caravanner ready to hit the road this summer, Highways England is reminding you to "check it before you tow it!".
Work to de-activate a contraflow installed on the M20 in Kent as part of new resilience measures for people travelling in the county has been completed.
A new approach to motorway roadworks is reaping rewards for drivers.
A contraflow installed on the M20 in Kent as part of new resilience measures for people living, working and travelling in the county is to be deactivated, Highways England has confirmed today (Thursday 11 April).
Highways England is gearing up to promote motorcycle safety at one of the biggest events in the British motor-racing calendar.
Purple pipes, which became a familiar sight for motorists during a £265 million upgrade of the M6, have found a new life on a school sports pitch.
New road will benefit both road users and residents.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Highways England is preparing to lift and complete miles of roadworks to help people travelling over Easter and is urging motorists to check their vehicles.
Items discussed at the 27 March 2019 informal meeting of EU transport council ministers including multimodality, sustainability, infrastructure and road safety.
This is the moment a giant ‘superspan’ gantry was installed across a stretch of the M6 as part of a major upgrade to ease congestion.
Extra £50 million to councils for potholes and flood resilience plus £151 million to reward best practice examples.
Highways England has given a prestigious award to a company using revolutionary installation vehicles which reduce disruption for drivers through roadworks.
Incredible footage shows how a 200ft-long motorway bridge spanning the width of the M6 disappeared overnight.
A £3.9 million grant to complete the transformation of Hull Minster into a hub for the city has been announced today following funding from Highways England.
Dramatic new footage released shows the dangers of driving too close as motorists are urged to #staysafestayback while travelling on England’s motorway network.
The Highways England projects were all winners at the West Midlands Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) awards.
The A1, Britain’s longest road, has been boosted with 7 miles of new lanes today (Monday 25 March) after an improved section of it opened to traffic.
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