Yorkshire and North East

A 670-mile network of motorways and A roads sit at the heart of the transport network in Yorkshire and the North East. From the city roads of Leeds and Newcastle, to rural single carriageways, we keep our region moving.

Providing access to international gateways – from ports at Grimsby and Immingham and Tees and Hartlepool, to airports at Teesside and Leeds-Bradford, our road system supports business growth. It also brings tourism to our stunning natural, cultural and historic attractions.

To make sure our roads work for everyone, as well as the environment we’ve got big plans. By tackling congestion, improving safety and introducing new technology we’ll create better links across the Pennines, to Scotland and beyond - making sure our region’s roads are fit for the future.

Driving isn't a game

If you tailgate the car in front of you, you'll have less time to react.

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News from Yorkshire and the North East

Major Hull road upgrade hits ground-breaking underpass stage

August 2021 - The key and most complex part of our £355m A63 Castle Street scheme in Hull, lowering the level of the A63 at the Mytongate junction, is underway with the construction of the city centre’s new underpass.

Ancient finds uncovered alongside the A1

July 2021 - Archaeologists have discovered a whole host of rare finds along the A1 in Yorkshire. These give a unique insight into what life was like over a period of around 4500 years.

Using graphene to improve roads

June 2021 - In Yorkshire and the North East we’re looking to the future. We want to improve the way that we maintain our roads, to make them better for drivers.