Guidance

Road length statistics: pre-release access

Updated 12 February 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

The following post holders are given pre-release access to the publication for up to 24 hours prior to release.

Pre-release access recipient Department
Secretary of State for Transport DfT
DfT Ministers and Special Advisors DfT
Permanent Secretary DfT
Director General: Roads Transport Group DfT
Director: Road Strategy Directorate x2 DfT
Deputy Director: Micromobility, Active Travel, Charges and Highways (MATCH) x2 DfT
Policy Advisor: Head of Local Highways DfT
Press Officer DfT