Investing in your roads
At Highways England, we believe in a connected country where our network makes these connections happen. Our roads link with railway stations, ports and airports to give people a choice of travel and to support interconnectivity. When it comes to getting people where they need to be, we provide three times more miles per person than the railways.
The east of England has 650 miles of motorways and A-roads that supports a growing and vital...More
Between 2 July and 27 August 2019 we initially consulted on our preliminary designs.
Over the next six weeks between Thursday 27 May and Thursday 8 July 2021 we are consulting further on our updated proposals to improve junction 9 of the M3. A key motorway junction which connects south Hampshire and the wider region, with London via the M3 and the midlands and the north via the A34. The Proposed Scheme is intended to reduce congestion and improve journeys between the M3 to and...More
This consultation provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on our proposal to introduce 40mph speed limits on a section of the M6 junction 19 northbound and southbound exit slip roads, for the M6 junction 19 improvement scheme.
The 40mph speed limit will, if approved, be set permanently and will be clearly displayed by signs on both sides of the carriageway indicating where they start and where they end. Once in force, the relevant Regulations will restrict...More
This consultation sought views on proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for users of motorways and high-speed roads.
The proposed changes include new and additional guidance on:
the availability, appearance and safe use of emergency areas
the use of variable speed limits to manage congestion
the use of the red ‘X’ sign to close lanes and provide a safer area for the people and vehicles involved in...More
We’re holding a public consultation on our proposals to improve the A46 Newark Bypass.
We’d like to hear what you think, so please share any concerns, ideas or local knowledge that you may have.
The consultation will run for 8 weeks, from Wednesday 9 December 2020 to 11:59pm on Tuesday 2 February 2021
Please view the consultation brochure and supporting information on this page for more details and follow the link below to complete a response form.
Why your...More
Our consultation on the introduction of Variable Mandatory Speed Limits as part of this project has now closed.
The M6 motorway is a strategic route for local, regional and international traffic. The road plays a major role in connecting the north-west and the west midlands, and to London via the M1. The M6 also connects multiple urban areas in the region, and provides access to important international gateways.
This section of the M6 carries in excess of 110,000...More
We’re holding a public consultation on our latest design for the proposed A57 Link Roads.
We would like to hear your views on our plans, particularly on the changes to the designs which have been made since our last consultation in 2018.
The consultation will run for 6 weeks, from Thursday 5 November to Thursday 17 December.
Please view the consultation brochure and supporting information on this page for more details and follow the link below to complete a...More
Investing in your roads
At Highways England we believe in a connected country and our network makes these connections happen. We strive to improve our major roads and motorways – engineering the future to keep people moving today and moving better tomorrow.
We want to make sure all our major roads are more dependable, durable and, most importantly, safe. That’s why we’re investing in our network as part of the government’s 2015-2020 Road Investment Strategy to...More
Public consultations that informed our preferred route
We consulted on options for a proposed A27 Arundel Bypass in 2017 and following initial consultation, Option 5AV3, was announced as our preferred route in May 2018 .
In developing the design for that route, new information was identified which led us to take a fresh look at all options. We therefore decided to carry out a Further Consultation which took place from 30 August to 24 October 2019.
As a result of a rigorous...More
Statutory Instrument Consultation
The introduction of a 50mph permanent speed limit
We are consulting on the introduction of a 50mph permanent speed limit on the M25 clockwise carriageway between junction 5 and the merger with the westbound carriageway of the M26.
We are keen to have your comments on this proposal and would specifically like to hear how it could affect you, your organisation or those you represent.
It is important to note that this...More
Statutory Instrument Consultation - safety improvement
M1 junction 2 - southbound off-slip and northbound on-slip - introduction of a 50mph permanent speed limit
We are consulting on t he introduction of a 50mph permanent speed limit on the M1 at junction 2.
We are keen to have your comments on this proposal and would specifically like to hear how it could affect you, your organisation or those you represent.
...More
About the scheme
The M54 to M6 Link Road will provide an improved link between the M54 and the M6.
Currently, there is no direct motorway link from the M54 to the M6 north. Road users wanting to access the M6 north or M6 Toll must use local roads such as the A460, A449 and A5. This means high volumes of both long-distance and local traffic use the local roads to travel this route.
The M54 to M6 Link Road will reduce the current levels of congestion and its impacts on local...More
Update: The consultation formally closed on 28 July. However, the survey remains open until 15 September for a small number of people, who had delayed access to the necessary information, to give them the full time to respond.
We're consulting on proposals to upgrade the route between the Black Cat roundabout and Caxton Gibbet roundabout.
We’re planning to improve journeys between Milton Keynes and Cambridge with a new 10-mile dual carriageway and new and improved...More
About this site
Following our statutory consultation in 2018 and non-statutory supplementary consultation in early 2020, we are proposing a number of design refinements to the Lower Thames Crossing as set out in this site.
This design refinement consultation is the latest stage in the planning process and is an opportunity for you to have your say on the changes we have made since our non-statutory consultation in early 2020.
We want to get all aspects of the design,...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
Consultation update - 9 April 2020
Due to the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic we have extended this consultation until 23:59 on 30 April to allow for respondents to submit their responses. Further details can be found in the Consultation Extension Letter in the related files below.
Our consultation
We're holding a public...More
Update - 03/04/2020 - Consultation closed
The Lower Thames Crossing supplemetary consultation closed at 23.59 on Thursday 02 April. All the consultation information and documentation remains on this website for your reference, but we are unable to accept any new consultation responses.
Update - 24/03/2020
The Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation is open until 23.59 on Thursday 2 April.
You can still view our plans online or request paper copies be sent to your...More
We’re holding a public consultation on our proposals to improve M60 Junction 18 Simister Island Interchange.
We’d like to hear what you think, so please share any concerns, ideas or local knowledge that you may have.
The consultation will run for 8 weeks, from Monday 22 June to Monday
17 August.
Please view the consultation brochure and supporting information on this page for more details and follow the link below to complete a response form.
This short...More
The A1(M) between junctions 6 and 8 in Hertfordshire is one of the busiest sections of the A1 between London and Leeds. The volume of traffic exceeds the road’s capacity during peak periods, resulting in congestion.
The number of cars using this route is likely to rise. These junctions are close to existing or proposed housing developments, and the area has the potential for up to 13,000 new homes by 2030.
Highways England is planning to convert this section of the...More
Investing in your roads
The A27 Arundel Bypass scheme is identified within the Government’s 2015-2020 Road Investment Strategy (RIS1) , which states that England’s Strategic Road Network requires upgrading and improving to ensure it can deliver the performance needed to support the nation in the 21st century.
The A27 Arundel Bypass Further Options Public Consultation ended in October 2019, however, during the consultation period there were a number of updates...More
The M40/M42 Interchange is a very important commuter route for local traffic and a key location on the London to Scotland corridor. It connects the South-East with Birmingham, Manchester, the North-West and the West of Scotland. The interchange also connects Yorkshire and the East Midlands with the South-West of England. The interchange forms the South-East quadrant of the Birmingham Box motorway and as such is hugely significant for local commuter journeys.
The area the scheme is...More
Investing in your roads
The M25 Junction 28 scheme is identified within the Government’s 2015-2020 Road Investment Strategy (RIS1) , which states that England’s Strategic Road Network requires upgrading and improving to ensure it can deliver the performance needed to support the nation in the 21st century.
In 2016/17 we held our options consultation and in 2018/19 we held a further preliminary design (statutory) consultation , on both occasions inviting the community,...More
Have your say
We're consulting on our proposed route options for the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening between junctions 23 and 25, in the event that a proposed garden community development near Marks Tey goes ahead.
The consultation is open from 21 October to 1 December 2019.
We recommend that you read the consultation brochure and additional supporting material available below before responding to the consultation.
You can use the following methods to respond to this...More
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS PUBLIC CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED.
Investing in your roads
The A417 Missing Link scheme is identified within the Government’s 2015-2020 Road Investment Strategy (RIS1) , which states that England’s Strategic Road Network requires upgrading and improving to ensure it can deliver the performance needed to support the nation in the 21st century. The A417 is a critical part of this investment that aims to to improve journeys between Brockworth and Cowley,...More
Investing in your roads
The A27 Arundel Bypass scheme is identified within the Government’s 2015-2020 Road Investment Strategy (RIS1) , which states that England’s Strategic Road Network requires upgrading and improving to ensure it can deliver the performance needed to support the nation in the 21st century.
Over the next eight weeks between 30 August and 24 October 2019 we are consulting further on our options to improve the A27 at Arundel by reducing congestion in the area...More
The M56 is a key strategic route carrying high volumes of vehicles between Manchester and Cheshire. The section between junctions 6 and 8 is approximately 4 miles in length, and runs between Manchester Airport and Bowdon.
The M56 junctions 6 to 8 smart motorway scheme runs from the Wilmslow Road underbridge at junction 6 to the Yarwoodheath Lane overbridge at junction 7 including the westbound on-slip and eastbound off-slip at junction 6, and portions of the westbound off-slip and...More
We are consulting on the proposed implementation of variable mandatory speed limits within the M62 junctions 20 to 25 smart motorway scheme.
Why do we need Variable Mandatory Speed Limits?
The M62 is the only east-west motorway spanning the north of England. Running between Merseyside and Yorkshire through Cheshire and Lancashire, it serves as both a regional route for longer distance trips and as an important inter-urban route between the Manchester and Leeds city regions.
The...More
We are consulting on the A1 Northumberland, Alnwick to Ellingham scheme.
This follows on from our options consultation in 2016 and our selection of the preferred route which we announced in September 2017.
This consultation is your opportunity to share your views on the design of the proposed scheme in advance of our application for a Development Consent Order (DCO).
A DCO is a special type of planning application, which is needed for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure...More
Investing in your roads
Over the next eight weeks between 2 July and 27 August 2019 we are consulting on our proposal to provide free-flowing road links between the M3 and the A34, both northbound and southbound, with no need to enter the junction 9 roundabout to travel between the A34 and M3. The A34 southbound link will pass the M3 with a 50mph speed limit.
Our proposals aim to reduce congestion on the newly designed dumbbell road layout, helping to make journey times more...More
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the M4 Motorway (Hillingdon and Hounslow) (Speed Limits) Regulations 2002 No.1651.
The M4 junctions 3 to 12 smart motorway scheme involves the use of variable mandatory speed limits (VMSL) displayed on signals installed on overhead gantries – this will lead to a change in the location where the 60mph speed limit starts (currently shown by a fixed plate sign) between junction 4 and junction 3 eastbound.
VMSL gantries will displace the...More