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A1 closures in Elkesley as improvement scheme forges ahead A number of overnight closures will be in place from next Monday 6 October on the A1 in Elkesley as part of a scheme to improve the junctions at Jockey Lane and Elkesley village.

Date: 2 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

A1033 resurfacing work starts next week Work to resurface stretches of the A1033 Hull Road and Hedon Road, in Hull, will begin next week.

Date: 15 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A11 scheme enters the final months of construction: overnight closures and underpass opening next key activities The A11 improvement scheme is in the final months of construction and good progress is being made to upgrade the route between Fiveways and Thetford. Since work started in January 2013 the Highways Agency has substantially completed construction of the new carriageway alongside the existing single carriageway road and constructed a new bypass around Elveden village.

Date: 30 July 2014

Type: Press release

A14 major resurfacing work A £3 million project to resurface sections of the A14 in Cambridgeshire will start before the end of the month, the Highways Agency announced today.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

A174 Stokesley Road to Blue Bell Interchange resurfacing, Middlesbrough Work to resurface the A174 between Stokesley Road and Blue Bell Interchange in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, will begin next week.

Date: 27 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

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A19 northbound South Kilvington to Borrowby resurfacing Work to resurface the northbound carriageway of the A19 between South Kilvington and Borrowby in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, will take place next week.

Date: 22 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A20 resurfacing in Dover finishes ahead of schedule

A four week scheme to resurface sections of the A20 between the Eastern Docks and Western Heights roundabouts finished a week early. The work was due to be completed on Saturday 27 September; however the last shift was completed on Sunday 21 September. Highways Agency Asset Manager Kevin Bown said: "The resurfacing was completed in just three…

Date: 26 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

A3 Hindhead tunnel maintenance in Surrey Work to maintain and improve the power supply to the Hindhead tunnel on the A3 between Surrey and Hampshire starts this weekend.

Date: 10 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry - Two overnight carriageway closures on the A45 Stonebridge Highway As part of the Highways Agency’s £106 million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, two overnight carriageway closures are required in the coming week.

Date: 18 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

A5 Dodwells roundabout in Leicestershire set for improvement A Highways Agency scheme aimed at improving safety and easing congestion at the A5 Dodwells roundabout in Leicestershire will get underway next month.

Date: 19 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

A5 Mile End roundabout in Shropshire set for improvements A scheme to improve the A5 Mile End roundabout at its junction with the A483, near Oswestry in Shropshire, will get underway next week.

Date: 26 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

A628 Flouch Roundabout to Gun Inn resurfacing Improvement work is due to begin on the A628 Woodhead Pass next week. The work includes resurfacing the carriageway and renewing road markings and road studs.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A64 major resurfacing work Over the next two months the Highways Agency will be resurfacing sections of the A64 between Bramham and Malton. Work will be carried out in 5 phases and will improve 8.5 miles of this North Yorkshire road.

Date: 20 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

A64 overnight slip road closures for resurfacing Work to provide a new smother road surface for drivers using the A64 Headley Bar westbound entry slip road in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, will start next week.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A64 Pickering Interchange overnight resurfacing Work to provide a new smoother road surface for drivers using the A64 Pickering Interchange westbound entry slip road in Malton, North Yorkshire, will start next week.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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A64 weekend closure for resurfacing work Work to improve the A64 between Rillington Fields and Rillington, providing a safer and smoother road surface for drivers, will start next week.

Date: 1 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

A66 overnight road closures for resurfacing, Darlington Work to provide a new smoother road surface for drivers using the A66 between Neasham Road and Morton Palms in Darlington, will start next week.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A66 to get revamp near Workington

A scheme to resurface and repair a two-and-half mile stretch of the A66 near Workington is due to begin on Saturday 4 October. The Highways Agency project to provide smoother journeys and improve safety will be carried out overnight to minimise the impact on traffic. The road will be closed from 8pm to 6am for…

Date: 29 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

A66 upgrades between Appleby and Keswick Three schemes to upgrade sections of the A66 between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Keswick are due to begin on Monday 15 September.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Advice to road users in Surrey and London this weekend Road users planning to travel through Surrey and London during the Prudential RideLondon cycling events this Sunday (10 August) are strongly advised to leave extra time and plan their journeys.

Date: 6 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Amendment to diversion route: Overnight closures of the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering, Northamptonshire A series of overnight carriageway closures start on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9 at Kettering this weekend as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme.

Date: 11 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Announcement about the delivery of smart motorway schemes on sections of the M1 and the M3

Today, Tuesday 8 July 2014, the Department for Transport made an announcement about the delivery of smart motorway schemes on sections of the M1 and the M3

Date: 8 July 2014

Type: Statement

Are you fit to tow in the East Midlands this summer? People driving in the East Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Are you Fit to Tow in the East region this summer? People driving in the East region are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Are you Fit to Tow in the South West this summer? People in the South West are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on the country’s major roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

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Are you Fit to Tow in the West Midlands this summer? People driving in the West Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Are you Fit to Tow in Yorkshire and the North East this summer? People driving in Yorkshire and the North East are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Are you Fit to Tow this summer? People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Autumn start for vital M25 junction 30/A13 improvements, Essex A scheme to unlock the multi-billion pound regeneration of the Lower Thames Valley is due to get off the ground this autumn.

Date: 4 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Barrier repairs for M53 at Bebington, Merseyside Work to repair safety barriers along the M53 at Bebington on Merseyside will get underway this weekend.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Bridge maintenance to start on A249 Queenborough Viaduct in Kent A ten day maintenance scheme on the Queenborough Viaduct on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent will begin on Tuesday 26 August.

Date: 18 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Bridge maintenance work continues on the A47, King's Lynn Vital bridge maintenance work on three bridges on the A47 near King's Lynn will continue into early August due to unavoidable delays.

Date: 25 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Bridge repairs keep journeys safe and reliable on the A21 Medway Viaduct A six month scheme to maintain safe and reliable journeys is almost complete on the A21 Medway Viaduct between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in Kent.

Date: 12 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Bridge work starts on M50 between junction 1 and 2, Gloucestershire Improvement work is to be carried out on the bridge which carries the M50 over the A438 Ledbury Road, between junctions 1 and 2 near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.

Date: 30 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Broughton and Brigham residents asked for views on A66 junction improvements Local residents from two Cumbrian villages are being invited to share their views on the layout of the Broughton and Brigham junction.

Date: 24 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Cancellation of weekend closure on part of M1 junction 24, Leicestershire

The first of two weekend closures for bridge expansion and strengthening work at M1 junction 24 in Leicestershire will now not go ahead. Good progress has been made on the scheme on the south bridge of the junction to the extent that the closure planned for the weekend on Friday 12 to Monday 15 September is…

Date: 5 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Caught in the slips! Highways Agency traffic officer delivers baby on motorway slip road A Highways Agency traffic officer got the surprise of his life when he pulled over to help a car that had stopped on a slip road and ended up delivering a bouncing baby boy.

Date: 20 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Central reservation work for M6 near Tebay

Drivers using the M6 around Tebay in Cumbria are being advised that work will be taking place next month to modify the central reservation to make future bridge repairs safer and easier. The £450,000 project is being delivered near Castle Howe bridge just north of junction 38 of the motorway and will take place between…

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Central reserve barrier upgrade on M1 junctions 19-16 The Highways Agency will shortly be starting work to replace the existing metal barrier with a stronger and safer concrete barrier in the central reserve of the M1 between junction 19, Catthorpe interchange and junction 16 for the A4500 to Northampton.

Date: 30 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Chance to see the fascinating hidden world that keeps a motorway running A behind the scenes documentary will give a window into the world of just what it takes to keep one of the country’s busiest motorways open, sometimes against all odds.

Date: 2 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Clarification of an article in the Mail on Sunday and the Mail Online about providing brown signs on the A1(M) to Masham, North Yorkshire.

Clarification of an article in the Mail on Sunday and the Mail Online about providing brown signs on the A1(M) to Masham, North Yorkshire.

Date: 11 September 2012

Type: Written statement

Clarification of an article in the Sunday Telegraph regarding lighting on motorways and trunk roads in England.

On Sunday 29 October, the Sunday Telegraph published a story entitled ‘Row over street lights turned off at night’. This was subsequently followed up and reported by other media. The story implied that lighting had been switched off on 3,080 miles of motorway. In fact this is the length of motorways and major 'A' roads on…

Date: 29 October 2012

Type: Written statement

CLEAR benefits for emergency services The Highways Agency is re-opening lanes and carriageways more quickly following motorway incidents thanks to close collaboration with ambulance, fire and police crews.

Date: 2 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Congestion cutting scheme begins on M18 in South Yorkshire A Highways Agency scheme aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers near Doncaster, South Yorkshire will begin this month.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Congestion-busting scheme to start on M1 junction 24, Leicestershire Work to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at junction 24 of the M1 near Kegworth, Leicestershire, starts on Monday 16 June.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

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Consultation into A14 upgrade in Cambridgeshire closes this Sunday, 15 June It is less than a week to go before the consultation into the £1.5 billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closes, and the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved and voice their views.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Contract awarded for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre widening and improvement scheme, Newcastle Good news for north east road users and businesses as the Highways Agency today (3 June 2014) awards the contract for building the congestion-busting A1 Coal House to Metro Centre improvement.

Date: 3 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Contractor announced for £69.7m A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling Improvements to the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury have moved a step closer today (Friday 11 July) with the appointment of a contractor for the upgrades.

Date: 11 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Contractor appointed for Greater Manchester’s smart motorway A major project to cut congestion and improve journey times on parts of the M60 and M62 around Greater Manchester is on track to start next month, following the appointment of the main contractor.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Contractor appointed for Hull’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme A major project to improve access to the Port of Hull, relieving congestion and improving safety, has taken a major step forward following the appointment of the main contractor.

Date: 8 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Dart Charge team come to Bluewater A new information stand about Dart Charge opens today (Friday 25 July) at Bluewater, the major shopping centre in Kent.

Date: 25 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Dartford Crossing – charges reinstated Normal charging patterns on the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing were reinstated at 10pm this evening.

Date: 16 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Dartford Crossing – temporary suspension of charges As a result of an incident on the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing, the Highways Agency has temporarily suspended Charges northbound on the crossing until further notice.

Date: 16 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Denton Island upgrade enters next stage A £5.3 million project to reduce congestion and improve safety at a busy motorway interchange in Tameside will begin the next stage of work on Tuesday 9 September.

Date: 5 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Drainage repairs for M6 south of Lancaster Work to repair and improve drainage along a mile-long section of the M6 around Lancaster in Lancashire will start next month.

Date: 20 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Driver advice as Merseyside hosts The Open golf championship Drivers using motorway routes around the Wirral peninsula are being advised to plan their journeys during next month’s Open golf championship.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Driver advice for Cheshire Show Drivers using the M6 the A556 in Cheshire next week are being reminded that the popular Cheshire County Show is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday (17 and 18 June).

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Driver advice for RHS Tatton Show-goers The Highways Agency is reminding drivers using the M56, A556 and M6 in Cheshire that the annual RHS Tatton Show is taking place later this month.

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Driver calls “fire” on the hard shoulder Wheeler-dealers trading cars, people picking flowers, and a driver who thought the “fire” notification on their dashboard display meant their car was ablaze - instead of the name of the Adele track they were listening to.

Date: 22 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 21 and 28 June as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three lane motorway.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 13 and 20 September in both directions as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 2 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 27 September in both directions as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 25 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 2 and 9 August in both directions and on 10 August (northbound only) as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 30 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 12 and 19 July as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend (4-6 July) 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 as the 2014 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is being staged at Silverstone this weekend.

Date: 30 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

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Drivers reminded of a second A1 overnight weekend closure for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire Drivers are reminded that the A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 28 June as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Drivers reminded of a second A1 overnight weekend closure for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire Drivers are reminded that the A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 19 July as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Date: 15 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Drivers reminded of M56 weekend closure at Manchester Airport junction Drivers across the North West are being reminded that the M56 will be closed near Manchester Airport this weekend as the Highways Agency demolishes a bridge as part of its £5.5m pinch point improvement in the area.

Date: 28 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Drivers urged to slow down through A14 Junction 7 to 9 improvement scheme at Kettering, Northamptonshire

The Highways Agency and Northamptonshire Police are urging motorists to slow down as they drive through the A14 junction 7 to 9 improvement scheme at Kettering.  The call comes after Police figures revealed that since January when average speed cameras were installed to enforce the temporary 40mph restriction, some 10,497 drivers have been issued with…

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Driving advice for Creamfields festival goers The Highways Agency is advising drivers that traffic is likely to be busy around the M56 and M6 this weekend with up to 60,000 dance music lovers heading to the annual Creamfields festival in Cheshire.

Date: 18 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Earthworks at A19 Stockton Ring Road Interchange Work to stabilise the embankment on the northbound A19 at the A1027 junction near Norton, Stockton-on-Tees will begin next week.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Embankment works to start on M4 near Swindon

The work will involve the westbound carriageway from Mill Lane to Junction 16, a length of around three miles. In advance of the embankment work, it will be necessary to repair the road surfacing which will take place on 19 September. The road will be reduced to a single lane but the works have been planned…

Date: 15 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Essential maintenance work planned for M48 Severn Bridge The M48 Severn Crossing will be closed this weekend to allow essential resurfacing work to take place.

Date: 25 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Essential maintenance work planned for M48 Severn Bridge The M48 Severn Crossing will be closed this weekend to allow essential resurfacing work to take place.

Date: 10 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Extensive maintenance work starting at Piffs Elm Bridge, M5 junction 10. The Highways Agency will be starting extensive maintenance work at Piffs Elm Bridge, which supports the A4019 over the M5 at junction 10 near Gloucester on Monday, September 15.

Date: 29 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

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Football clubs supporting Highways Agency to get fans match fit for Dart Charge As the new football season kicks off this Saturday (August 9) fans across the country were today urged to consider changes taking place at the Dartford Crossing in October when planning their journeys to matches.

Date: 7 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Footpath resurfacing work alongside the A5 at Dordon, Staffordshire Daytime resurfacing work is to be carried out on the footpath alongside the A5 between Dordon Roundabout at the M40 junction 10 near Tamworth, Staffordshire, from Monday 20 October.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Forest works at Bassenthwaite Lake to close A66 lanes Drivers using the A66 past Cumbria’s Bassenthwaite Lake are being advised the westbound carriageway will be subject to a series of closures for up to three months for tree felling at adjacent Wythop Forest.

Date: 22 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Foundation repairs for A590 at Lindal, Cumbria Work to repair the foundations of the carriageway along a section of the A590 at Lindal in Furness in Cumbria will get underway next month.

Date: 24 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Further carriageway closures around M6 junction 32 as pictures show 'Pinch Point' project taking shape

Drivers using the M6 and M55 around Preston in Lancashire are being advised that overnight carriageway closures will be taking place this weekend and into next week as part of the £7m pinch point widening improvements. The Highways Agency is widening the northbound carriageway of the M6 ahead of and through junction 32 at Broughton…

Date: 26 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Further improvements for M62 pinch points The Highways Agency will be carrying out further improvements on the M62 aimed at cutting congestion and improving journeys for drivers near Castleford in West Yorkshire.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Glasgow Games goers urged to Bolt planning onto journeys from North Drivers travelling through the north of England to get to Commonwealth Games events in Glasgow are being urged to plan their journeys.

Date: 8 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Glastonbury Festival advice for drivers Drivers are advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Glastonbury Festival site, at Pilton in Somerset are likely to be busy between Wednesday 25 June and Friday 27 June as festival goers arrive.

Date: 23 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Green light for A1 Coalhouse Interchange improvements Work to improve the A1 Coalhouse Interchange on the Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, including installing traffic signals at this busy junction, will begin next week.

Date: 6 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Happy holidays - Highways Agency removes roadworks for August bank holiday weekend The Highways Agency will be helping holidaymakers have happy holidays by keeping traffic moving over the August bank holiday weekend, ensuring that 98 per cent of England’s motorways and other major roads are free of roadworks.

Date: 18 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

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Happy holidays - Highways Agency removes roadworks for August bank holiday weekend The Highways Agency will be helping holidaymakers have happy holidays by keeping traffic moving over the August bank holiday weekend, ensuring that 98 per cent of England’s motorways and other major roads are free of roadworks.

Date: 14 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Heysham Link scheme reaches M6 junction improvements stage Drivers using the M6 through north Lancashire are being advised that Lancashire County Council's £124 million Heysham Link project has reached a new phase which may impact on motorway users.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Highways Agency advises drivers to plan their journey for Burghley Horse Trials The Highways Agency is reminding road users to drive carefully during the Burghley Horse Trials.

Date: 29 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Highways Agency advises drivers to plan their journey for the Duxford Air Show The Highways Agency is reminding road users to allow extra journey time during The Duxford Air Show this weekend.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Highways Agency advises drivers to plan their journey for V Festival in Essex With just a week to go until the 2014 V Festival, the Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Essex music festival.

Date: 11 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Highways Agency and National Express announce closer operational working The Highways Agency and coach operator, National Express, have reached a landmark agreement to work together to improve the customer experience for everybody who uses England’s motorways and A roads.

Date: 9 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Highways Agency calls on suppliers to showcase their achievements and best practice The Highways Agency is today (23 June) urging those in its supply chain to do themselves justice by providing examples of leading performance, innovation and efficient service – as it launches its supplier recognition scheme for 2014.

Date: 23 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Highways Agency helps drivers in East Midlands to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the East Midlands to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Highways Agency helps drivers in the East to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in East region to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Highways Agency helps drivers in the North West have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the North West to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Highways Agency helps drivers in the South East to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the South East to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Highways Agency helps drivers in the South West to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the South West to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Highways Agency helps drivers in West Midlands to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the West Midlands to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Highways Agency helps drivers in Yorkshire and the North East to have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in Yorkshire and the North East to check and maintain their vehicles this summer

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Highways Agency helps road users have a happy holiday With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is asking road users to plan their journeys and check their vehicles before setting off.

Date: 9 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Highways Agency response to an inquiry from the Accrington Observer in Lancashire about litter on the SRN including along the M65 and M61

Highways Agency response to an inquiry from the Accrington Observer in Lancashire about litter on the SRN including along the M65 and M61.

Date: 19 April 2013

Type: Written statement

Highways Agency response to article in The Times regarding salt stored at Southampton Dock

Highways Agency response to article in The Times regarding salt stored at Southampton Dock

Date: 7 November 2012

Type: Written statement

Highways Agency response to Public Accounts Committee report: Maintenance of strategic infrastructure

The Highways Agency's response to Public Accounts Committee report: Maintenance of strategic infrastructure

Date: 25 September 2014

Type: Statement

Highways Agency response to Road Safety Marking Association report about the quality of road safety markings on the UK’s road network

Response to Road Safety Marking Association report about the quality of road safety markings on the UK’s road network

Date: 22 November 2012

Type: Written statement

Highways Agency's response to recent media claims about the level of potential revenue loss at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing following the introduction of free flow charging in October 2014

Highways Agency response to recent media claims about the level of potential revenue loss at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing.

Date: 15 July 2013

Type: Written statement

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Highways Agency's response to recent media claims about the road surface conditions on the clockwise M25 following the closure between junctions 23 and 24 on Sunday 14 July

Response to recent media claims about the road surface conditions on the clockwise M25 following the closure between junctions 23 and 24 on Sunday 14 July

Date: 16 July 2013

Type: Written statement

Highways Agency’s letter to the Daily Telegraph in response to a news story about free-flow charging technology at the Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing

Highways Agency’s letter to the Daily Telegraph in response to a news story about free-flow charging technology at the Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing.

Date: 12 November 2012

Type: Written statement

Improved A23 opens to traffic Long awaited improvements on the A23 in Sussex became a reality today (Tuesday 7 October), when a newly created third lane on the completed Handcross and Warninglid project officially opened to traffic.

Date: 7 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Improved A23 to open next week Long awaited improvements on the A23 in Sussex will become reality next week, when a newly created third lane on the completed Handcross and Warninglid project opens to traffic.

Date: 2 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Improved lighting on the M20/M25 in Kent Road users joining the anti-clockwise M25 carriageway from the northbound M20 carriageway will benefit from improved lighting as a result of upgrade work starting tonight, Monday 18 August.

Date: 18 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Improved signage on the A31 near Ringwood Hampshire Road users on the A31 near Ringwood in Hampshire will benefit from improved signage as a result of upgrade work starting on Monday 18 August.

Date: 15 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Improvement work at A43/A5 roundabout in Towcester

A Highways Agency scheme to increase capacity and improve safety at the A43/A5 Towcester roundabout will get underway next week. Work begins on Monday 15 September to widen the roundabout and its approaches and exit roads in order to help ease congestion and improve journey times. Additionally, traffic lights will be introduced to enhance safety and…

Date: 9 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Improvement work at A5 Churchbridge junction in Cannock Work is underway to improve safety and reduce congestion at the A5 Churchbridge junction with the M6 Toll in Cannock.

Date: 23 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Improvement work on the A1(M) at Sawtry delayed Improvement work on A1(M) in Sawtry has been delayed as the correct materials are not available.

Date: 5 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Improvement work starts at A38 Markeaton roundabout as daytime work ends at Little Eaton roundabout, Derby Work to improve safety and increase capacity at the A38 Markeaton roundabout in Derby gets underway next week.

Date: 18 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

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Improvement work starts at M3 junction 6 Black Dam pinch point near Basingstoke Work starts on Monday 13 October on the initial phase of improvements on the M3 Black Dam roundabout near Basingstoke.

Date: 10 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Improvement work starts on A30 at Loggans Moor Roundabout The Highways Agency is investing in growth in Cornwall with a series of improvements to Loggans Moor roundabout on the A30 at Hayle.

Date: 10 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Introducing Dart Charge from late November New payment arrangements will come into effect at the Dartford Crossing during late November, the Highways Agency announced today. Registration for pre-pay accounts will open well in advance of these changes.

Date: 19 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

It’s Showtime for Highways Agency traffic officers Highways Agency traffic officers will be ‘starring’ at motorway service stations across the North West this summer with the message: ‘it’s good to talk’.

Date: 25 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Kendal Calling fans advised to plan journeys Music lovers heading to Cumbria’s popular Kendal Calling event near Penrith at the weekend are being urged to plan their journeys and heed official directions to the music festival site at Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe.

Date: 28 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Lane closure following M180 bridge strike Drivers are advised of a lane one closure on the westbound M180 between junction 4 and 3 following a significant bridge strike which caused the closure of the motorway on Tuesday afternoon (19 August).

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Latest milestone reached on A453 as traffic starts using new section of road Traffic using the A453 in Nottinghamshire will switch to a new section of road next week as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvements.

Date: 14 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Letter to the Times from Robert Goodwill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, to provide clarity on some important points following the article on the 30th October regarding the Government’s plans for reform of the Highways Agency (‘Contractors on red alert over arrival of Network Road’)

Letter to provide clarity on some important points following the article on 30 October regarding the Government’s plans for reform of the Highways Agency

Date: 6 November 2013

Type: Written statement

Limited lane closures at A38 Markeaton next week Limited lane closures will be in place next week at the A38 Markeaton roundabout in Derby as part of a Highways Agency scheme to improve safety and increase capacity at the site.

Date: 31 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Limited lane closures continue next week at A38 Markeaton (11-16 August) Limited lane closures will continue next week at the A38 Markeaton roundabout in Derby as part of a Highways Agency scheme to improve safety and increase capacity at the site.

Date: 8 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

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M1 junction 36 to 38 resurfacing Work to resurface sections of the M1 between junction 36 and 38 will begin next week, providing a safer and smoother road surface for drivers in South Yorkshire.

Date: 7 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

M180 carriageway reconstruction work resumes Work to carry out major carriageway reconstruction of the M180 between junctions 1 and 4 will begin again next week.

Date: 1 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

M180 closures for major resurfacing work Major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August, providing a new road surface along 13 miles of the motorway between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

Date: 16 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

M48 Severn Crossing Closed for Half Marathon Road users are advised that the M48 Severn Crossing will be closed for two and a half hours on the morning of Sunday, 24 August to allow half marathon runners to cross the bridge.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

M5 northbound near Gloucester closed overnight for bridgeworks

Road users are advised that the M5 between junctions 11a and 12 will require closures this weekend as part of essential maintenance at Gloucester Painswick bridge. The M5 northbound will be closed between 10pm on Saturday, 27 September and 6am on Sunday, 28 September. From 10pm on Sunday, September 28 the northbound carriageway will be…

Date: 25 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

M5 northbound near Gloucester reduced to one lane northbound overnight for bridgeworks Road users are advised that lanes one and two of the northbound M5 between Junction 12 and junction 11a will be closed overnight tomorrow night (Friday 18 July) as part of ongoing bridge repair work. Lane three of the northbound M5 will remain open to traffic.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

M53 and M56 Stoak Interchange repairs to begin Regular weekend road works to deliver routine repairs and safer and smoother journeys for motorway users in Cheshire and Merseyside will start this month.

Date: 8 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

M56 weekend closure for £5.5m bridge work at Manchester Airport junction Thorley Lane Bridge over the M56 near Manchester Airport will be demolished over the first weekend in August with a full closure of the motorway in both directions for up to 55 hours.

Date: 22 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

M62 Junction 34 to 33 westbound safety improvements Work to improve safety on the westbound M62 between junction 34 and 33 in West Yorkshire has begun this week.

Date: 13 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Maintenance to start on M25 junctions 30 to 31 West Thurrock in Essex An eleven day maintenance scheme on the M25 between junctions 30 and 31 in West Thurrock in Essex and on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge will begin on Tuesday 26 August.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

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Major improvements on M3 – public invited to find out more Drivers, local business owners and residents are being invited to find out more about a multi-million pound project to improve journeys on the M3.

Date: 10 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Major milestone for A19 Testos junction improvements as preferred option announced The Roads Minister has today announced the vision for the multi-million pound A19/A184 Testos junction improvement scheme, south of Newcastle.

Date: 3 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Major motorway upgrade for M6 at Orrell A £1.7 million project to reduce congestion and improve safety at one of the busiest motorway junctions in the country is due to begin tomorrow night (Wednesday 27 August).

Date: 26 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Major resurfacing work planned for M62 and A63 Major resurfacing work will take place on the M62 and A63 in September providing a new road surface along large sections of the road between Goole and Hull.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Major road improvement in West Sussex enters its final stage A major scheme to improve journeys on the A23 between London and Brighton will move into its final phase of construction next month.

Date: 27 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Minister announces start of work for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre Improvement Scheme Roads Minister John Hayes has confirmed that the A1 Coal House to Metro Centre improvement scheme, which will reduce congestion on the A1 around Gateshead will officially start on 26 August 2014, after the Bank Holiday Monday.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Motorists urged to plan their journey ahead of Tour de France Road users are being urged to plan their journey for the world’s biggest annual sporting event on Monday (7 July).

Date: 2 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

National position statement on Air Quality and Highways Agency Road Schemes

National position statement on Air Quality and Highways Agency Road Schemes

Date: 12 December 2013

Type: Written statement

New date for A1(M) improvements at Sawtry Road improvement work on a three mile section of the southbound A1(M) in Cambridgeshire between Peterborough and Huntingdon will now start this Thursday (11 September), the Highways Agency confirmed today.

Date: 9 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

New date for carriageway repairs on A5 Watling Street, Brownhills Overnight carriageway repairs are to be carried out on the A5 Watling Street at Brownhills, Walsall, from Monday 16 June.

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

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New date for overnight resurfacing on M42 between junctions 9 and 10 near Tamworth Overnight resurfacing on the M42 northbound between junction 9 and junction 10 at Tamworth will now start on Wednesday 4 June.

Date: 3 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

New date for overnight roadworks on A46 near Evesham, Worcestershire Overnight resurfacing work planned for the A46 at Beckford, near Evesham, Worcestershire, will now start on Monday 9 June.

Date: 3 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

New dates for essential maintenance work for M4 Second Severn Crossing Road users are advised that essential waterproofing and resurfacing will take place on the Second Severn Crossing next weekend

Date: 20 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

New dates for essential maintenance work for M4 Second Severn Crossing Road users are advised that essential waterproofing and resurfacing due to take place on the Second Severn Crossing this weekend has been postponed for a week because bad weather is forecast.

Date: 26 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

New gantries on the M25, Essex

Work to install gantries as part of the major improvement scheme to increase capacity on the M25 in Essex will be carried out this summer. There will be overnight closures on the M25 between junctions 25, Cheshunt and 27, Epping, on weekends in June, July and August starting next weekend (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June).…

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

New kerbs for A1 at Newton-on-the-Moor, Northumberland Work to replace kerbs along 3.5 miles of the A1 near Newton-on-the-Moor, Northumberland will begin next week.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

New lane to cut congestion on A38 near Exeter

Work on a £9.3 million scheme to provide an extra lane to ease congestion at one of Devon’s busiest junctions will start in October. The work, at Splatford, near Exeter, is part of the Government’s Pinch Point Programme and will extend the existing two lanes of the A380 to the junction with the A38 and…

Date: 3 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

New lighting columns for A69 West Denton Work to replace lighting columns on the A69 at West Denton, near Newcastle will take place next week.

Date: 15 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

New pictures show improved Dartford Crossing New pictures showing how the Dartford Crossing will look after the introduction of Dart Charge have been released today by the Highways Agency.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

New pilot for environmental barriers Road users will soon see a national first on England’s roads as the Highways Agency pilots a new way to tackle the impact of poor air quality

Date: 24 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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New road markings and road studs for the A1 in Northumberland Work to refurbish road markings and replace road studs along 35 miles of the A1 in Northumberland will begin next week.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

New road markings to keep journeys safe on the M3 near Winchester Road markings will be repainted on the M3 next week to keep journeys safe and reliable between junction 8 (A303) and junction 9 (A34).

Date: 11 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

New safety measures on A120 in Essex: work to start Work to improve safety on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start next month.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

New southbound slip road - A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry The major scheme to improve journeys around the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, is to take another leap forward this weekend.

Date: 16 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

New times for essential maintenance on the Second Severn Crossing Road users are advised that the times for essential waterproofing and resurfacing due to take place on the Second Severn Crossing this weekend has been changed because bad weather is forecast.

Date: 3 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

New video shows Dart Charge progress Striking time lapse video has been released showing the successful completion of the first phase of Dart Charge construction work at the Dartford Crossing.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

New westbound slip road - A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry - Three overnight closures starting Friday 3 October The major scheme to improve journeys around the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, is soon to open a new westbound slip road.

Date: 30 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Next phase of work starts to improve key junction for Birmingham Airport and NEC The next phase of work to increase the number of lanes linking the M42 to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and other key destinations starts on Friday (18 July).

Date: 16 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

North West drivers urged to be ‘DeerAware’ Drivers in the North West are being urged to be ‘DeerAware’ after a spate of collisions on the region's roads in recent weeks.

Date: 10 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Northbound M6 closures for Broughton widening work Overnight closures of the northbound M6 between junction 31 at Samlesbury and junction 32 at Broughton Interchange will be taking place from next weekend as part of the £7m pinch point widening project at the interchange with the M55 north of Preston.

Date: 4 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Ongoing overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 Catthorpe, Leicestershire There will be two overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 near Catthorpe, Leicestershire, on Friday 27 and Monday 30 June as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme.

Date: 25 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Orrell Interchange litter blitz yields dozens of sacks of rubbish The Highways Agency is reassuring drivers and people living near motorways and major A roads that it is working hard to tackle litter across the North West.

Date: 2 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Over 300 jobs created in Yorkshire and Birmingham Over 300 skilled jobs are being created in the UK ready for Dart Charge, which launches later this year to improve journeys at the Dartford Crossing.

Date: 4 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Overnight and weekend closures for bridge expansion and strengthening work on M1 junction 24, Leicestershire A series of overnight and weekend closures on part of junction 24 of the M1 in Leicestershire starts on Monday 4 August for seven weeks.

Date: 29 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight bridge maintenance on the M1 at junction 15 near Northampton Overnight bridge work requiring motorway closures will be carried out at junction 15 of the M1 near Northampton from Monday 23 June to Monday 4 August.

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight bridge work on M42 near Coleshill Overnight work to replace expansion joints on a link road bridge at junction 7a near Coleshill starts on Thursday 19 June for two nights.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight carriageway closures for M6 bridge repairs Drivers using the M6 through Cheshire are being advised to expect further overnight carriageway closures until the middle of the month as work continues to repair a motorway bridge.

Date: 7 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Overnight carriageway closures on the A45 Stonebridge Highway near Coventry As part of the Highways Agency's £106m investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, four overnight carriageway closures are required next week.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight closure on A453 as traffic switches to another new section of road

The A453 will be closed tonight (Friday 12 September) to enable contractors to switch traffic on to another new section of carriageway. This will likely affect passengers heading for East Midlands Airport, and they should plan their journeys in advance. The road will be closed in both directions between M1 junction 24 and the Parkway…

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight closures and slip road closures for M6 Junction 10a to 13 Smart Motorway Scheme

As part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham, which will result in reduced congestion and more reliable journey times for road users, drivers are being advised that there will be overnight closures and some slip road closures on the M6 between junctions 10a and 13. From Tuesday 26 August, and for the following 15…

Date: 22 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

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Overnight closures as M25 smart motorway upgrade continues

A section of the M25 will be closed for two nights next week, as work is carried out on overhead gantries as part of a project to upgrade the M25 to a smart motorway. The clockwise M25 between junction 25 (near Waltham Cross) and junction 27 (where the road meets the M11) will be closed…

Date: 10 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Overnight closures for A160 resurfacing and gully work

Work to improve the road surface and drainage along the A160 in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire will begin next week. The Highways Agency will be carrying out resurfacing work between Eastfield and Habrough, and will undertake gully repairs between Brockesby and Ulceby. Work will take place from 29 September until 8 October, overnight between 8pm and…

Date: 26 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight closures for A5103 wear and tear repairs Drivers using the busy A5103 Princess Parkway and Princess Road in south Manchester are being advised that sections will be affected by overnight closures in September and November.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Overnight closures for M55 to southbound M6 link Overnight closures of the link road from the eastbound M55 onto the southbound M6 will be taking place later this month as part of the £7m pinch point widening project around Broughton motorway interchange north of Preston.

Date: 2 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Overnight closures for M62 junction 30 to 32 technology upgrade Overnight closures will begin next week on the M62 between junction 30 and 32 to install new technology, helping to reduce congestion along this section of the motorway.

Date: 1 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight closures for resurfacing work A1 North Brunton The northbound North Brunton exit slip road from A1 near Western Bypass and the North Brunton roundabout will be closed overnight for essential resurfacing works from 19 September.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight closures for resurfacing work A19 North Yorkshire The A19 in North Yorkshire will be closed southbound overnight between Osmotherley and South Kilvington for essential carriageway resurfacing between 31 August and 5 September.

Date: 19 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight closures of A38 near Burton Upon Trent Overnight work to replace expansion joints on the A38 Eggington Viaduct near Burton Upon Trent starts on Monday 23 June for five nights.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight closures of A46 Festival Island slip road, Coventry

The northbound exit slip road at the A46 Festival Island in Coventry will be closed overnight for resurfacing from Friday 26 September. The work, which is due to last five nights, also includes replacing traffic detector loops, road markings and studs. The closures take place from 9.30pm to 6am each night, when traffic will be diverted…

Date: 23 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight closures of A500 at Stoke-on-Trent for resurfacing The Highways Agency will carry out overnight resurfacing on the A500 at Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent from Friday 17 October.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

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Overnight closures of the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering, Northamptonshire A series of overnight carriageway closures start on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9 at Kettering this weekend as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme.

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 Catthorpe, Leicestershire There will be two overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 near Catthorpe, Leicestershire, on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 June as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme.

Date: 4 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 in Leicestershire A number of overnight closures will be taking place on the M1 near Junction 19 from this Sunday as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement schemes in the area.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight closures on A1 at Black Cat Road users are advised of overnight carriageway closures on the A1 at Black Cat roundabout as work on the scheme to reduce congestion continues.

Date: 14 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Overnight closures on A11 dualling scheme As work to improve the A11 Fiveways to Thetford continues, road users are advised there will be road closures on the A11 next week.

Date: 16 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Overnight closures on A11 in Suffolk as part of the dualling scheme As work to improve the A11 Fiveways to Thetford continues, road users are advised that there will be road closures on the A11 in Suffolk next week.

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Overnight closures on A34 near Oxford due to essential maintenance work Sections of the A34 near Oxford will be closed for four nights next week, as work is carried out to improve road user safety.

Date: 1 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Overnight closures on the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering, Northamptonshire Two weeks of overnight closures will take place on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9 at Kettering from Monday 6 October as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing widening work.

Date: 2 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight closures on the M6 in Staffordshire As part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham, which will result in reduced congestion and more reliable journey times for road users, drivers are being advised that there will be overnight closures and some slip road closures on the M6 between junctions 10a and 13.

Date: 13 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight full closures at M1 Junction 19 as Catthorpe improvements continue Both carriageways of the M1 at junction 19 are set to be closed tonight and tomorrow (16 and 17 September) as the Highways Agency continues work to improve the Catthorpe junction in Leicestershire.

Date: 16 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

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Overnight lane closure on the A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry As part of the Highways Agency's £106m investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, an overnight closure is required next week.

Date: 14 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight lane closures for M180 carriageway work Drivers are advised that carriageway reconstruction work will take place over six nights on M180 between M18 junction 5 (Ings) and M180 junction 3 (Midmoor), in order complete the work which began last week.

Date: 15 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight lane closures for M62 safety improvement work Road users are being advised that tonight and tomorrow night there will be lane closures on the M62 near Tingley for resurfacing work to improve journeys.

Date: 13 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Overnight lane closures on the A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry As part of the Highways Agency’s £106million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, overnight work is to be carried out to install a gas main from Tuesday 17 June.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Overnight resurfacing on A49 between Ashford Bowdler and Woofferton, Shropshire Overnight resurfacing work is to be carried out on the A49 between Ashford Bowdler and Woofferton from Monday (13 October).

Date: 10 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight resurfacing on A49 in Shropshire The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing and improve road markings along a half-mile section the A49 between Stapleton and Condover in Shropshire, from Monday 16 June.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight resurfacing work on M42 near Birmingham Airport The Highways Agency will carry out resurfacing work on a section of the M42 near Birmingham Airport, from Saturday 30 August for 15 nights.

Date: 28 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight road closures as part of bridge work over M6 near Trentham, Staffordshire Overnight work to replace expansion joints on the bridge which carries Barthomley Road over the M6 near Trentham, Staffordshire, starts on Monday 23 June for three nights.

Date: 13 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight traffic signals on A458 in Shropshire Temporary traffic signals will be in place while improvement work is carried out on the footpath near Wattlesborough on the A458 in Shropshire.

Date: 9 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Overnight weekend closures for M1 bridge maintenance Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance, following the start of a major bridge maintenance programme on the M1 which will help to improve journeys.

Date: 8 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

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Payzone outlets to accept Dart Charge payments Drivers who prefer to pay cash to use the Dartford Crossing will still be able to when Dart Charge goes live later this year, the Highways Agency confirmed today.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Penrith’s A66 dual carriageway to be resurfaced A project to resurface a half-a-mile stretch of the A66 dual carriageway around Penrith is due to begin on Friday 10 October.

Date: 6 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Phase two Denton Island improvements starts tonight The second phase of the £5.3 million M60 Denton Island pinch point project – delivering safer, less congested journeys around junction 24 of the motorway – will start tonight (Thursday 3 July).

Date: 3 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Plan ahead for major M180 closures for 13 miles of resurfacing work Drivers are reminded that major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August. The Highways Agency will be fully closing sections of the M180 over a number of days and nights in order to carry out essential carriageway maintenance and safety improvement work.

Date: 24 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Plan your journeys for the Tour de France Grand Depart As excitement builds for the Grand Depart in Yorkshire, the Highways Agency is reminding road users that a number of its roads will be affected by tour traffic. Thousands of visitors and locals will head to watch the world famous Tour de France Grand Depart on 5 and 6 July.

Date: 27 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Public exhibition for M3 junction 6 Black Dam pinch point improvement Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about improvements being made to improve the Black Dam roundabout, part of junction 6 of the M3 near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

Date: 15 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Public exhibition on improvements to A38/A380 Splatford Split Junction Members of the public are invited to attend a public exhibition held by the Highways Agency to see plans for improvements to the busy A38 / A380 Splatford Split junction near Exeter.

Date: 4 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Public exhibitions ahead of A20 resurfacing through Dover, Kent Local residents, businesses and road users are invited to attend a public exhibition next Wednesday (6 August) ahead of resurfacing on the A20 through Dover in September.

Date: 1 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Public exhibitions for A2 weekend closures near Canterbury

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about a project to resurface sections of the A2 near Canterbury, Kent. Sections along a 6 mile section of the A2 between Brenley Corner (where the road meets the M2) and Wincheap (for the A28) will be rebuilt, which will involve nine weekend…

Date: 10 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Public information exhibition for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre Improvement Scheme Members of the public are invited to see plans for the new A1 Coal House to Metro Centre Improvement scheme, which will reduce congestion on the A1 around Gateshead. The plans have been updated to include the extension of the scheme which was approved by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill in May.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

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Public meeting to discuss improvements to A35 Hunters Lodge Junction near Axminster Members of the public are invited to attend a public meeting held by the Highways Agency to discuss options for improvements to the Hunters Lodge junction on the A35 near Axminster.

Date: 24 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Put your question about the A14 improvements to the Highways Agency: web chat 4 June With just over two weeks to go before the consultation into the £1.5 billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closes, the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved and voice their views.

Date: 2 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Quieter M56 for Cheshire residents People living around the M56 at Frodsham and Helsby in Cheshire are to benefit from reduced motorway noise thanks to a £1.4 million Highways Agency resurfacing project starting next week.

Date: 25 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Reminder: bridge maintenance work on A47 near King’s Lynn Road users are being reminded that work to repair and maintain three bridges along a two mile section of the A47 in Norfolk, keeping journeys safe and reliable for road users, will begin this weekend.

Date: 4 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Reminder: Part of M1 junction 24 closed this weekend for bridge work

The Highways Agency is reminding road users – particularly those with flights to catch at East Midlands Airport - that part of the M1 at junction 24 in Leicestershire will be closed this weekend. Advance notice is also given that the A50 eastbound will be closed overnight between the Warren Farm roundabout at junction 24A…

Date: 17 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Reminder: Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival The Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Midlands’ biggest music festival, which is being staged at Weston Park in Staffordshire this weekend.

Date: 13 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Reminder: Weekend overnight A1 closure in North Yorkshire The A1 will be fully closed north and southbound between Scotch Corner and junction 51 (Leeming) overnight on 9 August, from 8pm on Saturday evening until 6am on Sunday morning.

Date: 6 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Respect road workers: CCTV footage shows reckless driving at roadworks Shocking footage released today shows the risk faced by people working to improve or maintain England’s motorways and major A roads.

Date: 5 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Response to article in the Daily Telegraph on 14 May 2014

Response to article in the Daily Telegraph on 14 May 2014

Date: 14 May 2014

Type: Statement

Resurfacing and new road markings for M53 Ongoing work to tackle wear and tear along the M53 will be continuing into the autumn with a £450,000 Highways Agency project to resurface the carriageway and renew road markings along the motorway between junction 5 at Eastham and junction 8 at Ellesmere Port Docks.

Date: 20 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Resurfacing for A595 around Westlake Science Park Road users will benefit from smoother, safer journeys thanks to a week-long Highways Agency resurfacing scheme along the A595 near Westlake Science Park between Whitehaven and Egremont in Cumbria.

Date: 14 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Resurfacing on A3 near Guildford starts next week Resurfacing will start next Tuesday (8 July) to improve journeys on the A3 near Guildford in Surrey.

Date: 1 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing on the A20 Western Docks spur road in Dover Resurfacing will start today (Monday 23 June) to improve journeys on the A20 between the Limekiln roundabout and Lord Warden Square.

Date: 23 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing on the A27, East Sussex Work will take place next week (Wednesday 25 June) to resurface parts of the A27 in East Sussex, resulting in smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing on the M4, Berkshire This summer, work will be taking place on the M4 in Berkshire resulting in smoother journeys for drivers and maintained safety.

Date: 10 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing starts next week on A34 near Didcot, Oxfordshire Resurfacing will start next Wednesday (16 July) to resurface a section of the A34 near Didcot in Oxfordshire to improve journeys.

Date: 8 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing starts on the M2 and A2 near Faversham and Canterbury Resurfacing starts on Wednesday (16 July) to improve journeys on the M2 near Faversham and the A2 near Canterbury.

Date: 15 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing work at A27 Cophall Farm roundabout Road users on the A27 near Polegate in East Sussex will benefit from a smoother carriageway as a result of resurfacing work at the Cophall Farm roundabout starting on Monday 8 September.

Date: 2 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Resurfacing work M5 junction 14 slip roads at Falfield Work will start on Monday, 30 June to resurface the M5 junction 14 slip roads at Falfield, resulting in smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 26 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Resurfacing work on A303 at Chicklade in Wiltshire Work will start on Monday 14 July to resurface an 8.5 mile section of the A303 near Chicklade, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 1 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

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Resurfacing work on A303 at Chicklade in Wiltshire Work will start on Monday 14 July to resurface an 8.5 mile section of the A303 near Chicklade, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 3 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Resurfacing work on A66 between Preston Farm and Elton

The A66 Westbound between will be closed with a contraflow in operation between Boathouse Lane and the Longnewton junction overbridge for essential carriageway resurfacing starting 29 September and continuing for around 4 weeks. Diversions will be clearly signposted and are as follows. Traffic from A66 Longnewton junction north will be diverted south on Mill Lane to…

Date: 26 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Resurfacing work planned for M5 Junctions 27 to 28 Overnight work will begin on Monday June 16 to resurface a three mile section of the M5 between junctions 27 and 28 leading to smoother journeys.

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Resurfacing work planned for M5 Junctions 27 to 28 Overnight work will begin on Monday July 14 to resurface a three mile section of the M5 between junctions 27 and 28 leading to smoother journeys.

Date: 11 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Resurfacing work postponed for M5 Junctions 27 to 28 Road users are advised that overnight work scheduled to start on Monday June 16 to resurface a three mile section of the M5 between junctions 27 and 28 have now been postponed.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Resurfacing works will provide smoother Journeys at M5 Junction 14 Overnight works will take place on Friday, 25 July and Monday, 28 July to resurface the M5 northbound exit slip road at junction 14 near Falfield, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 23 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Road improvement work along A64 at Malton Work to improve the A64 between Claxton and Musley Bank near Malton will begin next week, providing a safer road for drivers in North Yorkshire.

Date: 8 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Road improvements start on the A1(M) at Sawtry Improvement work will start next Friday (5 September) over a three mile section of the southbound A1(M) in Cambridgeshire between Peterborough and Huntingdon.

Date: 29 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Road improvements start on the M23/A23 near Hooley, Surrey Improvement work will start on Monday (21 July) over a 5 mile section of the M23/A23 near Hooley.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Road maintenance works on A38 Glynn Valley Overnight road maintenance work, including resurfacing and drainage improvements, will take place on the A38 at Glynn Valley between the nights of Monday 20 and Friday 24 October and on the following week between the nights of Monday 27 and Friday 31 October.

Date: 10 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

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Road users advised of further closures as part of M1 Junction 19 improvement at Catthorpe, Leicestershire Shawell Lane and Catthorpe Road near Lutterworth will be closed for 12 weeks from Monday, 16 June as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing project t improve the M1 at junction 19, Leicestershire.

Date: 20 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Road users alerted to overnight closures for M1 smart motorway work A new phase of work to convert a section of the M1 in West Yorkshire to a smart motorway gets underway next week.

Date: 26 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Road worker dangers highlighted in Cumbria Workers on Cumbria’s road network are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive through roadworks.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Road worker dangers highlighted in Greater Manchester

People working on Greater Manchester’s smart motorway scheme are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive along the M60 and M62. The dangers facing road workers are being highlighted as part of a national initiative aimed at reducing the number of workers who are killed or seriously…

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Road works congestion eased in new phase of Denton Island improvements Drivers using the M60 and M67 and local roads in Tameside will find congestion associated with the £5.3 million Denton Island Interchange roundabout improvement easing this week.

Date: 8 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford Drivers are advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are likely to be busy between Friday 11 July and Sunday 13 July.

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Safer journeys for A595 near Whitehaven The Highways Agency is spending £88,000 to repaint white lines and other road markings along a section of the A595 near Whitehaven in Cumbria.

Date: 6 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Safer journeys from A590 overnight repairs Drivers using the A590 in Cumbria are advised a series of wear and tear projects providing safer journeys will start on Monday (1 September).

Date: 28 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Safer journeys from A590 overnight repairs A £150,000 Highways Agency overnight resurfacing project along the westbound carriageway of the A590 around Lindale Hill in Cumbria will start next week.

Date: 8 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Safer journeys on the A40 near Huntley Embankment improvement work will be take place on A40 near Huntley over two weekends to maintain safe journeys for drivers.

Date: 23 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

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Safer smoother journeys for drivers on the northbound A1 Morpeth Bypass Work to provide a new smoother road surface for drivers using the northbound A1 Morpeth Bypass in Northumberland, will start tonight.

Date: 9 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Safer, smoother journeys for A595 users around Whitehaven in Cumbria

The Highways Agency is spending more than £429,000 this month to provide drivers and other road users with smoother and safer journeys along the A595 near Whitehaven in Cumbria. The resurfacing project is being delivered along two sections of the route – around Egremont and at Bigrigg – in work which started on Tuesday16 September…

Date: 19 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Scheme update: Night-time closures on the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering, Northamptonshire A series of overnight closures will now take place on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9 at Kettering from Monday 1 September as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing widening work.

Date: 27 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Second phase of bridge maintenance work to begin The second phase of a scheme to repair and maintain three bridges along a two mile section of the A47 near King’s Lynn, keeping journeys safe and reliable for road users, will begin later this week.

Date: 15 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Slip road closures for bridge repairs on M54 near Telford Work to repair the damaged edge of a motorway bridge will be carried out at junction 4 of the M54 near Telford, Shropshire from Monday 13 October.

Date: 17 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Smoother and safer journeys on the M1 and A1, London/Herts Drivers will benefit from smoother and safer journeys on the M1 and A1 following resurfacing work which starts next week (Monday 23 June).

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Smoother journey for drivers on the A19 in North Yorkshire Drivers in Thirsk will benefit from safer, smoother journeys as the Highways Agency resurfaces the A19 between York Road Interchange and South Kilvington Interchange.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Smoother journeys for A63 drivers

Work will begin next week to improve the road surface along the A63 from Brighton Street to Mytongate Gyratory and on the slip roads at Mount Pleasant Interchange. Resurfacing and road marking work will take place on the eastbound and westbound carriageways between Brighton Street and Mytongate from 29 September to 14 October, and on…

Date: 26 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Smoother journeys for A66 road users Drivers are to benefit from safer, smoother journeys along the A66 through Cumbria thanks to more than £900,000 worth of Highways Agency resurfacing works.

Date: 14 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Smoother journeys for drivers on M58 around Switch Island Drivers using the M58 motorway around Switch Island in Merseyside are to get smoother journeys - thanks to a £132,000 Highways Agency project.

Date: 20 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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Smoother journeys for M57 drivers Drivers using the M57 motorway around Kirkby in Merseyside are to benefit from smoother journeys.

Date: 20 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Smoother journeys from A66 wear and tear repairs at Brough Overnight work to tackle wear and repair along the A66 around Brough in Cumbria started this week and will continue intermittently until the middle of August.

Date: 10 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Smoother journeys M53 for drivers around Bidston A £250,000 Highways Agency project to resurface parts of the M53 in Merseyside will start next month.

Date: 24 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Smoother Journeys on A303 between Wincanton and Snag Farm Work is programmed to start on Wednesday September 10 to resurface an 7.5 mile section of the A303 near Wincanton, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

Date: 2 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Smoother journeys on the A27, Sussex Work will start on the A27 next Monday (14 July) to resurface sections of the A27 in Sussex, leading to smoother and safer journeys.

Date: 8 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Smoother Journeys Planned on A40 at Huntley The A40 at Huntley will be closed overnight between Monday, 16 June and Sunday, 29 June to allow essential resurfacing work to take place.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Sonisphere festival advice for drivers Drivers are advised of delays and some road closures ahead of the Sonisphere music festival at Knebworth Park next weekend.

Date: 27 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Sonisphere festival advice for drivers – update Drivers are advised of delays and some road closures ahead of the Sonisphere music festival at Knebworth Park this weekend.

Date: 2 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Southbound A1 closures for bridge joint work, Tyneside Work to refurbish expansion joints on the bridge carrying the southbound A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass over Derwenthaugh Road will start next week.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Statement as one of our traffic officers dies tragically on the M25

This is a sad time for the Highways Agency as one of our traffic officers died tragically in the course of doing his duty on the M25.

Date: 26 September 2012

Type: Oral statement

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Statement from Highways Agency Chief Executive following the appointment of Colin Matthews as the Chairman of the Agency

Statement from Highways Agency Chief Executive following the appointment of Colin Matthews as the Chairman of the Agency

Date: 21 July 2014

Type: Statement

Statement regarding charging for the cost of repairing damage to the strategic road network

Statement regarding charging for the cost of repairing damage to the strategic road network

Date: 5 October 2012

Type: Written statement

Statement to the Oldham Advertiser in response to calls from residents and Oldham Council for the Highways Agency to improve signing along the local motorway network to stop drivers using the (Agency's) A663 Broadway route to 'rat run' between the M62 and M60

Statement in response to calls to improve signing to stop drivers using the (Agency's) A663 Broadway route to 'rat run' between the M62 and M60.

Date: 18 April 2013

Type: Written statement

Stonehenge Summer Solstice Advice for Drivers Traffic on the A303 around Stonehenge is expected to be very busy on Friday 20, June and the morning of Saturday, 21 June during the summer solstice celebrations.

Date: 16 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Striking the right gender balance in civil engineering The role of women in civil engineering will come under the spotlight later today (23 June), as female engineers team up with colleagues from up and down the country, to mark National Women in Engineering Day.

Date: 23 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Thousands of road users expected to travel to Donington Park (Leicestershire) for Download Festival this weekend The Highways Agency is advising music lovers heading to the Download Festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire this weekend to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.

Date: 11 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Traffic Bulletin: A120 safety scheme begins Road users are advised that work to improve safety for road users on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start on Monday for 10 days.

Date: 18 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Traffic bulletin: Possible rush hour delays on the A14 in Cambridgeshire Drivers are advised the A14 northbound in Cambridgeshire is likely to be closed during rush hour traffic following an overturned lorry this morning (Tuesday 1 July).

Date: 1 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Traffic management lifted on part of M5 in Worcestershire Traffic cones and the 50pmh speed limit have been lifted on a section of the M5 ahead of the bank holiday weekend as work to install the new concrete safety barrier concludes.

Date: 18 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Transforming the M1 in Yorkshire and the East Midlands - find out more Road users, hauliers and members of the public are being urged to find out more about work to transform the M1 in Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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Travel advice as bridge maintenance starts on M23 near Gatwick The Highways Agency is advising drivers planning to use the M23 in West Sussex to allow extra time as a £2 million scheme to maintain a bridge starts next week.

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival With just over a week to go until the 2014 V Festival, the Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Midlands’ biggest music festival, which is being staged at Weston Park in Staffordshire from 16 to 17 August.

Date: 8 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Travel advice for Westmorland Show-goers Drivers heading to Cumbria’s popular Westmorland Show south of Kendal next month are being urged to plan their journeys and heed official directions to the county show site at Crooklands near Milnthorpe.

Date: 21 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Two major improvements for the M27 to start near Southampton, Hampshire Work will start next week on the first of two major improvements on the M27 near Southampton.

Date: 31 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

Update: - M180 one lane open eastbound The Highways Agency has this morning opened one lane eastbound on the M180 between junctions 2 and 3.

Date: 8 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Update: Avoid M180 as severe delays on M180 and A18 Drivers are advised to avoid the eastbound M180 today as there are still long delays on the M180 and A18 due to ongoing carriageway reconstruction work taking place on the motorway between junction 2 and 3.

Date: 7 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Views sought on A19 Testos junction improvement scheme

Local residents, businesses and road users are encouraged to join in with a seven week consultation into the £62 million A19 Testos junction improvement scheme. The consultation begins on Monday 13 October, continues until Friday 28 November and includes two events at the Quality Inn, Boldon: Friday 7 November (12 noon to 8pm) Saturday 8 November…

Date: 9 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Wall repairs for A595 at Parton in Cumbria Work to repair a retaining wall alongside the A595 at Parton near Whitehaven in Cumbria started yesterday (Monday 11 August).

Date: 12 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Warning to drivers as nationwide thundery showers forecast Road users across England are being warned to take extra care during heavy, thundery showers expected this weekend.

Date: 18 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

Weekend closures for resurfacing work A1 North Northumberland The A1 near Berwick in North Northumberland will be closed for six consecutive weekends between East Ord and Scremerston for essential carriageway resurfacing starting 12 September.

Date: 4 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

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Weekend local road closures as part of advance work on A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass in Bedfordshire Road users are advised that there will be weekend closures on local roads this month, as advance work progresses on the A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass improvement scheme in Bedfordshire.

Date: 16 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Weekend local road closures as part of advance work on A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass in Bedfordshire Road users are advised that there will be weekend closures on local roads this month and next, as advance work progresses on the A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass improvement scheme in Bedfordshire.

Date: 28 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Weekend local road closures as part of advance work on A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass in Bedfordshire Road users are advised that there will be weekend closures on local roads this month, as advance work progresses on the A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass improvement scheme in Bedfordshire.

Date: 4 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Weekend local road closures as part of advance work on A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass in Bedfordshire Road users are advised that there will be weekend closures on local roads this month and next, as advance work progresses on the A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass improvement scheme in Bedfordshire.

Date: 7 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Weekend overnight A1 closure in North Yorkshire postponed This weekend’s A1 overnight closure in North Yorkshire has been cancelled and the road will now remain open on 2 August.

Date: 31 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North East

Weekend overnight closures for Eastbound A66 at Brough

Drivers using the eastbound A66 through Cumbria are being advised that it will close overnight next weekend and a weekend next month for wear and tear repairs.  The Highways Agency is delivering a £122,000 project to replace road studs and refresh worn road markings between the Augill junction East of Brough and the boundary with…

Date: 22 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

Work begins on A303 Ilchester Interchange Overbridge Work to replace bridge joints and re-waterproof the deck of the Interchange Overbridge on the A303 at Ilchester starts on Monday, 1 September.

Date: 28 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Work begins on A303 Ilchester Interchange Overbridge Work to replace bridge joints and re-waterproof the deck of the Interchange Overbridge on the A303 at Ilchester will be completed a week ahead of schedule.

Date: 2 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Work begins to install new waste water main - No additional impact on road users expected Good progress continues to be made on the Highways Agency’s £106 million investment to improve the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Work begins to reopen damaged A180 bridge Work to repair and reopen a bridge over the A180 near Grimsby begins next weekend.

Date: 5 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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Work starts to close layby on A500 at Hanchurch, Staffordshire An eight day scheme to permanently close a layby on the A500 at Hanchurch, near Newcastle-Under-Lyme is now due to start on Tuesday 10 June.

Date: 4 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Work starts to ease congestion at two key traffic islands in Shrewsbury Work begins next Monday (9 June) to ease congestion and improve safety at Preston Boats and Emstrey Islands on the A5 in Shrewsbury.

Date: 6 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Work starts to reduce congestion at M6 junction 16, near Barthomley, Staffordshire Overnight work to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at junction 16 of the M6 near Barthomley, Staffordshire, starts on Monday 23 June.

Date: 18 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Work starts tonight improving M42 junction 6 in Birmingham Drivers are advised work starts tonight to improve the key junction linking the M42 to destinations such as Birmingham Airport and the NEC.

Date: 16 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East Midlands

Work to improve A1 Black Cat roundabout starts next week Work to reduce congestion on the A1 at Black Cat roundabout, on the Bedfordshire - Cambridgeshire border near St Neots, will start next week.

Date: 19 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: East

Work to improve key junction for Birmingham Airport and NEC starts next week Night time work to increase the number of lanes linking the M42 at junction 6 to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and other key destinations will start next Monday (16 June).

Date: 12 June 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Work to improve traffic flow at M5 junction 4 starts mid-July Work to improve a busy junction on the M5 near Birmingham starts next week and will require changes to the road layout and temporary speed limits.

Date: 3 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: West Midlands

Work to start on A38 Dobwalls safety scheme Work on the safety scheme for the A38 Dobwalls Bypass will start this week (week commencing 22 September).

Date: 23 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Work to start on £2.7 million A38 Manadon junction improvements

Work to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety at the A38 Manadon junction in Plymouth will begin on 6 October. The scheme, part of the Government’s national Pinch Point Programme to invest in the country’s road infrastructure, will involve the extension of existing sliproads onto the A38 and is due to be completed in March…

Date: 3 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

Work to start on £5.3 million improvement to A483 and A55 junction

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are set to benefit from quicker and safer journeys as part of a major improvement of the A55 and A483 roundabout near Chester which starts next month. The £5.3 million project, part of the Government’s £317 million pinch point programme, is designed to support nearby Chester Business Park and help generate investment…

Date: 27 August 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

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£10 million improvements for M4 in Berkshire A package of road improvements to the M4 in Berkshire with a value of around £10 million is underway.

Date: 2 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South East

£2.6m pinch point improvement project brings latest technology to M1 A Highways Agency project that will include some of the most advanced technology to help motorists will get underway on the M1 near Sheffield in South Yorkshire next week (29 July).

Date: 22 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

£2.9 million A585 junction improvement to boost safety and tackle congestion A £2.9 million Highways Agency project to boost safety and reduce congestion around key junctions along the A585 south of Fleetwood in Lancashire is underway.

Date: 6 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: North West

£317million programme brings roads boost across England

A widespread congestion-busting road improvement programme worth hundreds of millions of pounds has now tackled 39 bottlenecks – with more than another 80 to be completed in the next seven months.  The £317million “pinch point” programme will cut congestion, increase safety and improve journey times - and help support the creation of  300,000 new jobs…

Date: 12 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National

£4.9 million scheme to resurface and waterproof Huntworth viaduct on M5 Road users will benefit from a resurfaced viaduct, with upgraded waterproofing, at Huntworth on the M5 between junctions 23 and 24.

Date: 17 September 2014

Type: Press release

Region: South West

£5.5m pinch point improvement project to upgrade technology on the M18 A Highways Agency project to install new technology on the M18 between junction 0 and junction 3 near Rotherham and Doncaster in South Yorkshire will begin on 28 July.

Date: 17 July 2014

Type: Press release

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

‘Don’t become a statistic’ – tyre safety advice for drivers More than 11,000 tyre-related incidents took place on England’s motorways and major roads last winter, statistics released today reveal.

Date: 1 October 2014

Type: Press release

Region: National