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Ground survey works on A63 Castle Street, Hull

Road users in Hull are advised that the Highways Agency will be carrying out ground survey works along the A63 Castle Street from early June.

Press releaseYorkshire and the Humber24 May 2013

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 27 May – Sunday 2 June

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.

For details of roadworks lifted and remaining over the Bank Holiday weekend, please see the following press release: http://www.highways.gov.uk/news/press-releases/better-bank-holiday-journeys-as-highways-agency-lifts-roadworks/

Press releaseYorkshire and the Humber24 May 2013

Planned roadworks in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June 2013

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 May 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.

Press releaseWest Midlands24 May 2013

Planned roadworks in North East: Weekly summary for Tuesday 28 May – Sunday 2 June 2013

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 23 May 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.

Press releaseNorth East23 May 2013

Traffic Bulletin: Overnight resurfacing work A35 Dorchester Bypass

Road users are advised that the A35 from the eastern edge of Weymouth Road roundabout to the southern edge of Stinsford roundabout and the entry slip road at the A35 / A352 Max Gate junction will be closed tonight for emergency resurfacing works.

Press releaseSouth West23 May 2013

A1 Leeming to Barton scheme – plans for local access provision published for comment

Plans to upgrade the A1 between Leeming and Barton in North Yorkshire to a three-lane motorway have taken a step forward today (23 May 2013) with the publication of revised plans for local access provision needed for the scheme.

Press releaseYorkshire and the Humber23 May 2013

Traffic bulletin: Overnight closure of M11 northbound, Essex

Drivers using the northbound M11 in Essex are advised that sections of the northbound carriageway will be closed overnight tonight (Thursday 23 May).

Press releaseNational23 May 2013

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M6 southbound between J1 and M1/A14 | Southbound | Congestion

On the M6 southbound between junction J1 and the M1, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:45 pm.

A2 westbound between M2/A289 and A227 | Westbound | Congestion

On the A2 from Rochester towards Dartford between the junctions with the M2 and the A227, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:45 pm.

A66 westbound between A685 and B6542 near Appleby-in-Westmorland (south) | Westbound | Congestion

On the A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6, there are currently delays of 20 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:45 pm.

A1 southbound between A66 and A6136 near Catterick (north) | Southbound | Congestion

On the A1 southbound between the junctions with the A66 and the A6136 north of Catterick, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:45 pm.

A38 northbound between A6 and A61 near Derby | Northbound | Congestion

On the A38 from Sutton Coldfield towards The M1 between the junctions with the A6 and the A61 Derby, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:45 pm.

A1(M) southbound between J48 and J47 | Southbound | Vehicle Recovery

On the A1(M) southbound between junctions J50 and J48, there are currently delays of 50 mins caused by congestion due to vehicle recovery closing the road between junctions J48 and J46. Road expected to re-open from 1:15 pm.

A1(M) southbound between J50 and J49 | Southbound | Congestion

On the A1(M) southbound between junctions J50 and J48, there are currently delays of 50 mins caused by congestion due to vehicle recovery closing the road between junctions J48 and J46. Road expected to re-open from 1:15 pm.

M25 anti-clockwise between J3 and J2 | Anti-clockwise | Congestion

On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J3 and J1A, there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier broken down vehicle. Normal traffic conditions expected from 2:00 pm.

A1(M) J47 southbound access | Southbound | Other Unplanned

The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J47 is closed , due to an incident. Road expected to re-open from 1:15 pm.

A1(M) J48 southbound access | Southbound | Other Unplanned

The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J48 is closed , due to an incident. Road expected to re-open from 1:15 pm.

M6 at junction 17 with the A534 | Northbound | Accident

On the M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17, there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an accident closing one lane at junction J17. Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

M6 northbound between J16 and J17 | Northbound | Congestion

On the M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17, there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an accident closing one lane at junction J17. Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

A303 eastbound between A36 and A360 | Eastbound | Congestion

On the A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A36 and the A360, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

A31 eastbound at a minor junction between A338 near Ringwood (east) and M27 | Eastbound | Congestion

On the A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27, there are currently delays of 20 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:15 pm.

M5 northbound between J26 and J25 | Northbound | Congestion

On the M5 northbound between junctions J26 and J24, there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

M4 westbound between J16 and J17 | Westbound | Broken Down Vehicle

On the M4 westbound between junctions J16 and J17, minor delays are possible due to a broken down vehicle closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

A19 southbound between A174 and A67 | Southbound | Accident

The A19 southbound is closed between the junctions with the A174 and the A67, due to an accident. Road expected to re-open from 1:30 pm.

M1 J34 northbound exit | Northbound | Accident

On the M1 northbound exit slip at junction J34 , there are currently delays of 10 mins due to an accident closing two lanes. Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

A34 northbound between A44 and B4027 | Northbound | Congestion

On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44 and the M40, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

A1 northbound between B1164 and A6075 | Northbound | Accident

On the A1 northbound between the junctions with the A46 and the A638, there are currently delays of 15 mins due to an accident . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:30 pm.

M25 anti-clockwise between J7 and J6 | Anti-clockwise | Congestion

On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J7 and J5, there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:15 pm.

A120 eastbound between B1018 and A131 (north) | Eastbound | Congestion

On the A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:00 pm.

M25 clockwise between J9 and J10 | Clockwise | Congestion

On the M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:15 pm.

A1 northbound between A6001 near Biggleswade (north) and A603 | Northbound | Congestion

On the A1 northbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade North and the A421, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:15 pm.

M5 northbound between J1 and M6 | Northbound | Congestion

On the M5 northbound between junction J1 and the M6, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:15 pm.

A11 northbound between A14/A1304 and B1085 near Red Lodge (south) | Northbound | Congestion

On the A11 between Newmarket North and Norwich between the junctions with the A14 and the A47, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 1:00 pm.

M1 southbound between J15A and J15 | Southbound | Broken Down Vehicle

On the M1 southbound between junctions J15A and J15, minor delays are possible due to a broken down vehicle closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:45 pm.

See below for a selection of recently added projects, or find your project.
A50 - A500 Sideway Improvement

This work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion at A50 — A500 Side­way by improv­ing the traf­fic sig­nals, road mark­ings and road signs at the junction.

Type: Road project

A5 Edgebold roundabout junction improvement

This work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion at the A5 Edge­bold round­about by widen­ing the car­riage­way, and improv­ing road mark­ings and road signs.

Type: Road project

A5 / A5148 Wall Island junction improvement

This work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion by installing traf­fic sig­nals and widen­ing the approaches to the junction.

Type: Road project

M5 junction 4 improvements

The work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion at the M5 junc­tion 4 by widen­ing the junc­tion and cre­at­ing a new lane.

Type: Road project

A43 / M40 J10 Economy

This work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion by chang­ing the way traf­fic on the A43 enters the M40 south­bound traffic

Type: Road project

A66 Morton Palms to Little Burdon

We are resur­fac­ing the car­riage­way on the A66 between Mor­ton Palms and Lit­tle Bur­don roundabouts.

Type: Road project

A5 Emstrey roundabout improvement

This work has been designed to tackle con­ges­tion by realign­ing the car­riage­way and intro­duc­ing traf­fic lights.

Type: Road project

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Business Plan 2013-2014

The High­ways Agency Busi­ness Plan for 2013 — 2014.

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Regional traffic model library

Sum­mary These libraries pro­vide a snap­shot of trans­port mod­el­ling capa­bil­ity in the regions to aid those who wish to under­take assess­ment work.  They list and gives brief details of traf­fic mod­els ref­er­enced to regional maps. Inclu­sion in the list does not nec­es­sar­ily mean that a model is suit­able for eval­u­at­ing the impact of devel­op­ment pro­pos­als or meet­ing other assess­ment require­ments. Pro­mot­ers of devel­op­ment and others…

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Highways Agency Initial Fire Risk Audit Report

This report pro­vides an ini­tial assess­ment of the poten­tial fire risk loca­tions around the strate­gic road net­work (SRN), con­sist­ing of the motor­ways and trunk roads of England.

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M1 Junctions 28-31 Managed Motorways - Public Exhibition Boards

M1 Junc­tions 28–31 Man­aged Motor­ways — Pub­lic Exhi­bi­tion Boards — Feb­ru­ary 2013

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Equality and Diversity - Gathering Momentum - Progress in delivering the Highways Agency equality objectives April 2012 - March 2013

In April 2012 the Agency set four equal­ity objec­tives. The Gath­er­ing Momen­tum doc­u­ment sum­marises progress made dur­ing the first year of deliv­ery and demon­strates how we are giv­ing due regard to our equal­ity duties.

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Health and Safety: Leadership requirement for construction and maintenance - October 2012

The Health and Safety Lead­er­ship Require­ments doc­u­ment (HSLR) sets out what we expect of our staff, sup­pli­ers, util­ity providers and stake­hold­ers in demon­strat­ing lead­er­ship to deliver health and safety excellence.

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PQP Applicant Company Guidance

The Pre-Qualification Pack (PQP) Guid­ance is designed to guide appli­cant com­pa­nies through the pre-qualification process, offer­ing a detailed expla­na­tion of what infor­ma­tion the High­ways Agency (HA) needs, why we are col­lect­ing it and how it will be assessed. The aim of the pack is to make the pre-qualification process as trans­par­ent, sim­ple and con­sis­tent as…

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