# UK road infrastructure and maintenance projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-road-infrastructure-and-maintenance-projects
> Updated: 2026-08-25T05:30:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure and maintenance projects are being implemented across various regions in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting road congestion and safety.

In the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area, a “lane rental” charging scheme has been approved to reduce congestion. Starting next spring, daily fees will be applied to roadworks on over 100 major routes, with the highest fees reaching £2,500 per day for single lane occupancy or closures. Revenue from this scheme is intended to support road maintenance.

In South West England, significant highway upgrades are scheduled. National Highways is initiating a £10 million programme on the A38 in Devon to address flooding, safety, and aging structures, including the refurbishment of the Whitecleave and Mardle viaducts. These works involve lane restrictions and overnight closures through January. Additionally, Somerset Council will conduct drainage improvements and resurfacing on the A39 near Williton between late September and October to mitigate flooding risks.

## Claims

- Somerset Council will conduct drainage improvements and resurfacing on the A39 between Williton and Washford Cross from September 28 to October 30. (single source)
- The A39 drainage project will use two-way temporary traffic lights on weekdays and will remain fully open on weekends. (single source)
- National Highways is investing over £10M in enhancements to the A38 in Devon. (single source)
- The A38 improvement programme includes refurbishing the Whitecleave and Mardle viaducts, drainage improvements, and resurfacing. (single source)
- The A38 will undergo full overnight closures on weeknights from 8pm to 6am between September 2 and October 24. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: South West England roadworks: A38 and A39 improvements announced

Infrastructure projects are underway in South West England, including a £10M enhancement of the A38 in Devon and drainage and resurfacing works on the A39 in Somerset.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-west-england-roadworks-a38-and-a39-improvements-announced

### 2026-08-24: UK road infrastructure: New charging schemes and major highway upgrades

UK infrastructure updates include a new lane rental charging scheme in the BCP area to reduce roadwork delays and a £10 million upgrade programme on the A38 in Devon starting this September.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-road-infrastructure-new-charging-schemes-and-major-highway-upgrades

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