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Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to continue to use the bridge safely while strengthening works start.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

Funding to maintain the capital’s roads over the next 11 years will improve journey times and save motorists money on damage caused by potholes.

• Updated: 20 December 2023

Redirected HS2 funding totalling £8.3 billion to support biggest-ever road resurfacing programme across England.

• Updated: 20 November 2023

Redirected HS2 funding to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country, improving journeys for all.

• Updated: 17 November 2023

Vital bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham will be repaired to boost the local key industries and tourism

• Updated: 11 August 2022

Prolonged disruption through roadworks will be reduced as part of new plans designed to ensure more reliable journeys on England’s busiest roads.

• Updated: 18 July 2022

Measures introduced to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works.

• Updated: 13 May 2022

A behind the scenes look at how England’s motorways are managed features in Channel 5’s latest documentary looking at the work of National Highways.

• Updated: 5 May 2022

The contract will help us maintain safe, reliable roads for drivers in the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and part of North Gloucestershire.

• Updated: 5 January 2022

Investment in crucial maintenance for Birmingham road link between the city centre and the M6 motorway.

• Updated: 15 December 2021

A total of 120 brand new gritting vehicles will be delivered to National Highways this year helping keep traffic moving this winter.

• Updated: 1 October 2021

Vital wear and tear repairs starting along the M6 in Lancashire next week will be delivered without disrupting ‘staycation’ journeys

• Updated: 22 June 2021

Engineers have started repair work on a stunning Grade II listed structure in the North East.

• Updated: 18 March 2021

An iconic railway bridge which dates back to the early 20th century is set to gain a new lease of life.

• Updated: 12 March 2021

Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes across England.

• Updated: 15 February 2021

An end to confusing ‘ghost markings’ on roads could soon be in sight following a competition launched by Highways England to tackle the worldwide issue.

• Updated: 16 December 2020

Skilled engineers use a variety of methods to complete the M62 Ouse bridge maintenance programme

• Updated: 20 November 2020

Highways England has today announced a £240 million contract with Amey to maintain its major structures in the south-west – the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, M48 Severn Bridge and M5 Avonmouth Bridge.

• Updated: 5 August 2020

Infrastructure upgrades will mean smoother and safer journeys with better connections.

• Updated: 14 May 2020

A Manchester motorway is being given a lift up so that engineers can revitalise a 50-year-old bridge.

• Updated: 10 March 2020