Roadworks Intel
Roadworks Overruns by Authority, Promoter, and Route
Know which local authorities consistently overrun, how long diversions typically last, and where your fleet or route exposure is highest. Updated daily across 180+ highway authorities.
67%
of completed works overrun their stated end date
6.2 days
average overrun across all English highway authorities
180+
highway authorities tracked across England
Source: DfT Street Manager open data. Processed and enriched by Meridian. Updated daily.
What you get
Single-region access, overrun tracking, and CSV/API on Starter. Pro unlocks all 180+ authorities, real-time feed, and webhook delivery.
Map & List View
Browse roadworks geographically or in a filterable list. Click any permit to see full details — promoter, work type, planned vs actual dates, traffic management, and overrun status.
Filter by highway authority, promoter, work category (planned, immediate, emergency), and status (in progress, completed, overrun). Updated daily.
Promoter Risk Scores
Every utility company, contractor, and local authority gets a risk score based on their overrun history. See who consistently overruns, by how much, and in which areas.
Rank promoters by overrun rate, average overrun days, and total permit volume. Know the worst offenders before they start work in your coverage area.
Authority Comparison
Compare all 180+ highway authorities side by side — total works, overrun rates, average overrun duration, and permit volumes. Sortable by any metric.
See which authorities have the worst overrun problems. Drill into any authority for their top promoters, busiest roads, and monthly permit trends.
Route Impact Search
Search by road name or postcode to find all active and recently completed roadworks on a specific route. Essential for fleet planning and claims investigation.
See active permits, planned works, and historical overruns on any road. Pro subscribers get real-time notifications when new permits are issued on watched routes.
Real-Time Feed
Pro subscribers see permit applications, approvals, and modifications as they happen — not just daily snapshots. Stay ahead of disruption before it reaches your routes.
Delivered to your systems in real time. Custom enrichment available on Enterprise plans.
Planning Application Overlay
See where construction activity and roadworks overlap — a leading indicator of prolonged disruption. Understand cumulative impact before it becomes a problem.
Valuable for insurers modelling disruption risk and logistics firms planning long-term route alternatives. Available on Pro plans.
Pairs with
Contracts Finder
Which highways authorities are awarding the most roadworks contracts — and which contractors keep overrunning? Cross-reference permit overrun data with government contract awards to assess contractor performance before they start work in your area.
Motor & fleet insurers
Quantify roadworks-driven claims exposure by region and authority. Adjust premiums and reserves based on overrun probability data.
Logistics operators
Route planning against real overrun probability. Reduce delay risk on time-sensitive deliveries by avoiding high-overrun authorities and promoters.
Construction & utilities firms
Benchmark your own overrun performance against competitors. Identify which authority areas are hardest to work in and plan projects accordingly.
Start tracking roadworks overruns
Early access pricing locked in for the first 50 subscribers.