Road users and residents have the opportunity to find out more about a resurfacing scheme taking place on the A1 in the East Midlands.
Members of the team behind National Highways’ maintenance scheme will be on hand to answer any questions about the work at two public information events taking place next week.
National Highways is resurfacing the A1 between its junction with the A57/A614 at Apleyhead and the A17/A46 at Newark, which will bring safer and smoother journeys for drivers.
Both the northbound and southbound carriageways are being resurfaced, including the lay-bys and slip roads. The high-friction surfacing, road markings, and road studs are being renewed where necessary, and vegetation cleared.
Some work is currently being carried out under overnight lane and slip road closures, but from 6 January 2025, full carriageway closures will be required.
National Highways Project Manager, Gabriella Stone, said:
“The condition of the road is deteriorating, so it is important that we carry out this essential maintenance to ensure safety and improve the quality of journeys for people travelling along this route.
“But we do know that roadworks can be disruptive and have tried to minimise that by carrying out as much work as possible using just lane or slip road closures.
“We have now reached a stage where full closures are needed to ensure the safety of our workers and road users, but we will try to keep that disruption to a minimum by carrying out work overnight when we know the roads are quieter.”
Anyone who would like more information or to speak to the team can attend one of the following public information events:
- Monday 2 December – A1 Markham Moor Services: A1, northbound carriageway, Retford DN22 0QU. From 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday 4 December – A1 Moto Blyth Services: A1(M)/A614 Hill Top Roundabout, S81 8HG. From 10am to 4pm
The closures will take place Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am, when traffic numbers are lower.
The work will be delivered in four phases as follows:
- Phase 1: Southbound from 6 January 2025 to 10 February 2025
- Phase 2: Southbound from 11 February 2025 to 12 March 2025
- Phase 3: Northbound from 13 March to 20 March 2025
- Phase 4: Northbound from 24 March to 23 May 2025
Clearly signed diversion routes, agreed with the local authorities, will be in place. There will be two different routes – the A614 and A616 (phases one and four) and the A46 and A57 (phases two and three). Dunham Toll Bridge will be opened during the use of this diversion route.
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