This consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part.
This is the 2019 consultation. For the 2020 consultation please visit the 2020 consultation page .
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 junctions along the route.
This will help bring...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the project webpage for further information and updates on the project.
We're holding a consultation on our proposed options for improving the A66 between M6 junction 40 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner.
We are looking to gather your views to help us to refine our early proposals for this project. The consultation brochure below gives more details on the options and we look forward to receiving your feedback.
This...More
We're consulting on our proposals to improve the A47 / A11 Thickthorn junction.
This statutory consultation follows on from our previous consultation in March 2017 and the selection of our preferred route , which we announced in August 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...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
Statutory Consultation
We're consulting on our proposals for an improved link between the M54 and the M6.
This statutory consultation follows on from our previous consultation in September 2017 and our selection of the preferred route , which we announced in September 2018.
This consultation is your opportunity to share your views on the design of...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
Update: Consultation Closed
Our targeted statutory consultation for newly identified affected parties closed on 28 February 2019 at 11.59pm following the completion of our statutory consultation that closed on 28 January 2019 at 11.59pm.
We would like to thank those who got involved as we begin to review, consider and analyse everyones feedback.
We will now review all suggestions and comments received to help us refine our proposed design and help to develop our planned...More
In summer 2018 we held a public consultation on our plans to improve the A1 in Northumberland between Morpeth and Felton.
Since then, we have analysed the consultation feedback received, refined our design and completed the environmental assessments. Using the results of the environmental assessments we have now established what mitigation measures are required to minimise the impact of the scheme on the environment.
The environmental assessments show that two additional areas are...More
Update 22 nd July 2019 - latest plans and responses to the statutory consultation which closed at the end of 2018
We've published an update on our latest plans and the responses we've received during our ten-week statutory consultation which closed at the end of 2018.
You can also visit the Lower Thames Crossing website to read about the 2018 consultation and next steps for the Lower Thames Crossing project.
The consultation responses were received and...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
We’re holding a public consultation to hear your views on the existing road and our proposals on how to improve the route around Whitehaven.
We would also like to take the opportunity to gather feedback and information on the section of the A595 to Sellafield to feed into our long term strategy for the route.
You can help us by sharing any problems you are...More
We want your views on our proposals to ban Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5t in weight from overtaking in lane 2 of the M11 between junctions 8 and 9.
The M11 connects major conurbations and provides access to important international gateways, carrying over 70,000 vehicles a day.
We believe the overtaking ban will:
Reduce congestion for all traffic
Smooth traffic flows
Ensure more reliable journey times ...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
We are consulting on our proposal to upgrade the A47 between Wansford and Sutton. Our proposals will create a new dual carriageway that will relieve congestion, provide extra road space, improve safety and help provide a free-flowing network.
This statutory consultation, being held in accordance with the Planning Act 2008, follows on from a previous consultation ...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
We are consulting on our proposal to upgrade the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham. Our proposals will create a new dual carriageway that will relieve congestion, provide extra road space, improve safety and help provide a free-flowing network.
This statutory consultation, being held in accordance with the Planning Act 2008, follows on from a previous...More
We are holding a consultation on our proposals for the design of the A38 Derby Junctions scheme.
This statutory consultation, being held in accordance with the Planning Act 2008, follows on from a previous non-statutory consultation on the scheme options in 2015 and our selection of the preferred route which we announced on 31st January 2018.
This consultation is your opportunity to express your views on the design of the proposed scheme in advance of our application for a...More
We are holding an additional consultation on our proposals for the design of the M42 Junction 6 Improvement scheme, in accordance with the Planning Act 2008, in advance of an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to authorise construction of the project.
Following our statutory consultation held from 9 January 2018 to 9 March 2018, as a result of significant feedback and further environmental assessments, we have made some design changes to ensure the final scheme...More
We’re holding several events in the North East area in September 2018. You’ll be able to talk to us, ask questions and have your say about the work we’re doing on the roads in your region.
Who will be at the events?
People from different areas of Highways England will be available to talk to. These include colleagues from:
Major project teams - t hese are the people who carry out our major schemes for example, our A1 Scotswood to North Brunton scheme....More
Earlier this year we consulted on our proposals for improving the A303 past Stonehenge, between Amesbury and Berwick Down. We have been using this feedback to further develop our plans. From this we have identified three changes on which we would welcome your views before we submit our application for a development consent order to build the scheme.
These are:
to remove the previously proposed link between Byways 11 and 12 in the Stonehenge World...More
This consultation has now closed. Please visit the scheme webpage for further information and updates on the scheme.
We are consulting on the A1 Northumberland, Morpeth to Felton 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 express your views on the design of the proposed scheme in advance of our application for a...More
Our public information exercise that ran from 11 June to 22 July 2018 is now closed.
We organised 7 public exhibitions around the county and visited various Motorway Service Areas and truckstops. We also promoted our exercise via local libraries, newspapers, radio, television, twitter and the Highways England project webpage .
We held briefing sessions with local MPs and councillors, the Statutory Environmental Bodies and representatives for the Kent ports and haulage industry....More
We are consulting on our proposed improvements for the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool.
Following feedback from the consultation that we held in 2016 and further design development, we made our Preferred Route Announcement on 24 October 2017. You can find out more details about the previous consultation and our preferred route on the previous consultation page .
This statutory consultation is your opportunity to express your views on the design of the proposed scheme in advance of...More
The M62 motorway plays a major role as a cross country artery providing a motorway route between the North West, Yorkshire and Humberside. It connects with the M6 at junction 10, and with the M60 and M602 at junction 12.
This route currently faces congestion during peak travel hours caused by the volume of traffic using the network. The Scheme is part of Highways England’s programme to add capacity to the existing strategic road network in order to support economic growth and maintain...More
We ran a Statutory Public Consultation between February and April 2018 about our proposals for improving the A303 past Stonehenge between Amesbury and Berwick Down. We received over 5,000 responses to the consultation; thank you to everyone who shared their views. Following feedback, we ran another supplementary consultation – details can be found by visiting the Supplementary Consultation page .
Statutory consultation 2018
Consultation has now closed for our...More
We are consulting on the proposed implementation of variable mandatory speed limits within the M1 junction 13 to 16 smart motorway scheme.
Why do we need the variable mandatory speed limits?
The M1 motorway is a strategic route for local, regional and international traffic, and plays a major role as:
A national artery stretching 311km (193.6 miles) between London, the Midlands and Leeds.
A major inter-urban regional route connecting major M1 corridor conurbations...More
The M27 is a crucial route connection for the Solent region providing a vital transport link between Southampton and Portsmouth, while also connecting to the M3 at junction 4, leading to Winchester and Basingstoke.
This route currently faces congestion during peak travel hours caused by the volume of traffic using the network. The Scheme is part of Highways England’s programme to add capacity to the existing strategic road network in order to support economic growth and maintain...More
We are consulting on our proposals to improve the A2 junctions at Bean and Ebbsfleet.
This follows on from our previous consultation in March 2017 and the preferred route announcement in August 2017 - please visit the previous consultation page for more details.
Since then we have developed the scheme proposals and we would like your feedback about the scheme in general, and specifically about slip roads, gantries, and pedestrian and cycling routes.
The need for the scheme...More
We are consulting on the proposed implementation of variable mandatory speed limits within the M20 junction 3 to 5 smart motorway scheme.
Why do we need the variable mandatory speed limits?
The M20 motorway is a strategic route for local, regional and international traffic, and plays a major role as:
• a national artery providing a direct motorway route between the M25 and routes to London and Folkestone, Dover and the Channel Tunnel
• a major interurban regional route...More
Earlier this year we held a consultation on our proposals to improve the A417 between Brockworth bypass and Cowley roundabout in Gloucestershire. The consultation gave you the opportunity to express your views on our proposals.
The consultation is now closed but you can view the information that was presented below. We’d like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation; we’ll now consider all the responses very carefully before moving onto the next stage of scheme...More
We are consulting on our proposed improvements for the A1 between junction 65 Birtley and junction 67 Coal House.
Following feedback from the consultation held in autumn 2016 and further design development, a Preferred Route Announcement was made on 24 July 2017. You can find out more details about the preferred route on the scheme webpage .
We are now progressing our initial (preliminary) design of the preferred route and we aim to complete submission of our Development Consent...More
We are consulting on our proposals to improve the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange held in accordance with the Planning Act 2008 in advance of an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to authorise construction of the project.
The need for the scheme
The M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange has been identified for improvements as it experiences heavy congestion on a daily basis.
This junction also has a poor safety record that needs to be addressed. Highways...More
We are consulting on our proposals to improve journeys on the Trans-Pennine route between the Manchester and Sheffield city regions.
This follows on from our public consultation in 2017. Please visit the previous consultation page to find out more details and read the consultation report.
This new consultation will help us to shape the scheme before we submit our planning application for consent to build it. We are proposing to deliver the following elements as part of our...More
We are consulting on our proposals to improve the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross.
In July 2017 we announced our preferred route for the scheme. Since then we have been developing the design of the scheme by talking to land owners, undertaking additional surveys and progressing our environmental assessments.
This statutory consultation is your opportunity to express your views on the design of the proposed scheme in advance of our application for a Development...More