It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
A1T Redhouse to Ferrybridge (near Doncaster / Pontefract)
3 miles of roadworks lifted
M180 J4-J5 (near Scunthorpe)
2 miles of roadworks lifted
Windle edge and Fidlers Green (near Barnsley)
0.3 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 High Hutton to Malton (near Malton)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 Tadcaster Ings (near Tadcaster)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
M5 J25-J26 (near Taunton)
3.5 miles of roadworks lifted
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
A1T Redhouse to Ferrybridge (near Doncaster / Pontefract)
3 miles of roadworks lifted
M180 J4-J5 (near Scunthorpe)
2 miles of roadworks lifted
Windle edge and Fidlers Green (near Barnsley)
0.3 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 High Hutton to Malton (near Malton)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 Tadcaster Ings (near Tadcaster)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
M5 J25-J26 (near Taunton)
3.5 miles of roadworks lifted
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
A1T Redhouse to Ferrybridge (near Doncaster / Pontefract)
3 miles of roadworks lifted
M180 J4-J5 (near Scunthorpe)
2 miles of roadworks lifted
Windle edge and Fidlers Green (near Barnsley)
0.3 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 High Hutton to Malton (near Malton)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 Tadcaster Ings (near Tadcaster)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
M5 J25-J26 (near Taunton)
3.5 miles of roadworks lifted
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
A1T Redhouse to Ferrybridge (near Doncaster / Pontefract)
3 miles of roadworks lifted
M180 J4-J5 (near Scunthorpe)
2 miles of roadworks lifted
Windle edge and Fidlers Green (near Barnsley)
0.3 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 High Hutton to Malton (near Malton)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 Tadcaster Ings (near Tadcaster)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
M5 J25-J26 (near Taunton)
3.5 miles of roadworks lifted
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
A1T Redhouse to Ferrybridge (near Doncaster / Pontefract)
3 miles of roadworks lifted
M180 J4-J5 (near Scunthorpe)
2 miles of roadworks lifted
Windle edge and Fidlers Green (near Barnsley)
0.3 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 High Hutton to Malton (near Malton)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
A64 Tadcaster Ings (near Tadcaster)
1 miles of roadworks lifted
M5 J25-J26 (near Taunton)
3.5 miles of roadworks lifted
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their beloved team in action during the hectic festive fixture schedule.
And to help ensure journeys are as smooth as possible, motorists are being reminded that Highways England will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks over the festive period.
To help journeys flow more smoothly and to keep disruption to a minimum, more than 97 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free in time for Christmas, meaning sports lovers and shoppers alike can get to their destination as smoothly as possible.
The decision to lift roadworks has been welcomed by English Football League Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey. He said:
“Football remains a much-loved staple of the festive period and EFL Clubs play a significant role in bringing together friends and families up and down the country as they follow their favourite team.
“With almost 150 EFL matches scheduled between Friday 21 December to Wednesday 2 January, the EFL welcomes the decision taken to lift or suspend roadworks on England’s motorways and A-roads over Christmas and New Year – something that we hope will make the lives of thousands of fans travelling up and down the country that little bit easier.”
Highways England’s customer service director, Melanie Clarke, said:
“We’re doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible for this Christmas getaway and that’s why we’re keeping more than 97 per cent of our road network free from roadworks.
“We know that the Christmas period is one of the busiest times on our roads and we’d also like to remind people about the importance of checking their vehicle before setting off on their journeys. Simple things like checking your fuel and oil levels, tyre pressures and that all lights are working properly, can keep you moving and the network flowing.”
Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock, patrolling the network to help those people who do get into difficulty.
And the company responsible for managing England’s major road network is also reminding people to leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front to avoid tailgating.
Statistics the company released earlier this year show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year.
Highways England has a dedicated webpage where drivers can find more information about tailgating and what they can do to stay safe.
To celebrate the importance of the major A-road and motorway network in bringing families together over the festive break, a special animation has been produced.
Roadworks completed:
A11 (near Red Lodge)
3 miles of roadworks completed
A47 (near Gorleston-on-Sea)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed.
A14 J23 – 24 (near Stukeley Meadows)
3 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J20 (near Lymm)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M6 J11-12 (near Preston Brook)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A5036 (near Liverpool)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
A20 Limekiln
0.5 mile(s) of roadworks completed
M20 westbound J8-7 (near Bearseed)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A27 Arundel (near Arundel)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 J7 (near Brenley)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M2 eastbound J5-6 (near Sittingbourne, Kent)
12 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-23 (near Potters Bar)
8.7 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26-27 (near Epping)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M23 (near Copthorne)
1.6 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J5-4 (near Letchmore Heath)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J26 (near Waltham Abbey)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-22 (near Bricket Wood)
2.25 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J18-17 (near Rickmansworth)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
A13 J31 (near West Thurrock)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J14 (near Colnbrook)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24-25 (near Botany Bay)
0.55 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J22-20 (near Bricket Wood)
2.85 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J28 (near Brentwood)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M11/A406 (near Woodford)
0.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J5-7 (near Oxted)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J12-11 (near Addlestone)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25/A21 (near Chipstead)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A21 (near Chipstead)
0.75 miles of roadworks completed
M3 J2-1 (near Shepperton)
0.7 mile(s) of roadworks completed
A13/A1012 (near Grays)
0.3 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J21-19 (near Kings Langley)
2.75 miles of roadworks completed
M25/M3 (near Thorpe)
8.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J10-9 (near Leatherhead)
1.65 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2 (near Brentford)
0.15 miles of roadworks completed
A1M J3 (near Hatfield)
0.95 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
A282 (near Dartford)
0.6 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25-24 (near Botany Bay)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J11-12 (near Addlestone)
1.95 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J24 (near Potters Bar)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J20-18 (near Bucks Hill)
1.8 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J25 (near Bulls Cross)
3.1 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J23 (near South Mimms)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J8-9 (near Headley)
1.7 miles of roadworks completed
A1089/A13 (near South Ockendon)
0.4 miles of roadworks completed
M40 (near Denham)
1.9 miles of roadworks completed
A10 (near Bulls Cross)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
A282 J1a (near Dartford)
4.3 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J1 (near Brent Cross)
0.2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J2 (near Grahame Park)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M1 (near Watford)
0.1 miles of roadworks completed
M4 J2-3 (near Brentford)
1.45 miles of roadworks completed
A3 (near Cobham)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M25 J27-25 (near Waltham Abbey)
3.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J18 (near Rugby)
2 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J29a (near Chesterfield)
1.5 miles of roadworks completed
M1 J20-21 (near Lutterworth)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Blyth Village-Blyth Services (near Bawtry)
2 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Markham Moor (near Newark On Trent)
5 miles of roadworks completed
A1 Carlton on Trent-Tuxford (near Newark On Trent)
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