Re-waterproofing work to protect M1 Crick Bridge

National Highways will plane off the existing road surface, remove and replace the waterproofing system and then resurface the carriageway over four weekends from Friday, 21 June. 

The work is vital to prevent water leaking on to the bridge decks which if left undone could result in damage to the road surface or the steel reinforcement inside.  

To carry out the work in the shortest possible time and minimise disruption to road users, local residents and businesses, including the neighbouring Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) the work will be carried out under four weekend closures, in one direction at a time. 

The northbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm on Friday, 21 June until 6am on Monday, 24 June and at the same times the following weekend, Friday, 28 June until Monday 1 July. 

Work will then move to the opposite side of the road with the southbound carriageway closed from 8pm on Friday, 19 July until 6am on Monday, 22 July and at the same times the following weekend, Friday, 26 July until Monday 29 July. 

During all closures traffic will follow a short diversion up and over the junction using the exit and entry slip roads, however delays are still expected so road users should allow extra time for their journeys or seek alternative routes. 

All planned roadworks may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. 

Anyone with questions or comments can contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk 

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Notes to Editors

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