A46 Six Hills

Latest updates

• 20 November 2023

  November and December closure update

  During November and December, we’ll continue to work under overnight closures, as we’re making good progress on concrete repairs during our night shifts.

  We’ll continue to close the A46 northbound and southbound overnight between its junctions with the A606 (Melton Road) and A607 (Cossington) from 8pm to 6am. A diversion route will be provided on the A606/A607.

  Our current programme of closures is:

  • A46 Southbound carriageway closure, Monday 20 November to Friday 24 November
  • A46 Southbound carriageway closure, Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December
  • A46 Southbound carriageway closure, Monday 4 December and Tuesday 5 December
  • A46 Northbound carriageway closure, Wednesday 6 December to Friday 8 December
  • A46 Northbound carriageway closure, Monday 11 December to Friday 15 December

  Friday 15 December will be our last overnight shift, before roadworks are halted for the Christmas period. Work will re-commence on Wednesday 3 January 2024.

  Diversion route

  Please note our planned works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll notify you if there are any changes to the schedule.

  In all cases, residents and businesses within the closure will be provided an escort through the construction area.

  Contact us

  If you have any questions, please:

  • Email: A46Sixhills@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 03 November 2023

  November closure update

  For the remainder of November, we’ll continue to work under overnight closures, as we’re happy with the current progress we’re making during night shifts. We expect to complete phase 1 of our concrete repair work this month but will also begin phase 2 on Monday 6 November. Throughout this month, we’re also carrying out concrete retexturing and asphalt resurfacing through all 6 phases of the scheme.

  We’ll continue to close the A46 northbound and southbound overnight between its junctions with the A606 (Melton Road) and A607 (Cossington) from 8pm to 6am. A diversion route will be provided on the A606/A607.

   

  Please note, our planned works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll notify you if there are any changes to the schedule. 

  In all cases, residents and businesses within the closure will be provided an escort through the construction area.

  Contact us

  If you have any questions, please:

  • Email: A46Sixhills@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 24 October 2023

  Phase 1 begins on Wednesday 25 October 2023

  Following our last update, we’ve now completed our surveys and will commence phase 1 of our concrete repair work on Wednesday 25 October 2023. We’ll be starting the work under overnight road closures until the contraflow is installed, more information will be provided soon.  

  Closure information

  On Wednesday 25 October to Friday 27 October 2023, the A46 northbound between Paddys Lane and the A607 (Cossington) will be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am. The southbound carriageway will remain open. 

  The following week, from Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November 2023, the A46 northbound and southbound between its junctions with the A606 (Melton Road) and A607 (Cossington) will be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am.

  For both closures, a diversion route will be provided on the A606/A607.

  In all cases, residents and businesses within the closure will be provided an escort through the construction area.

  Contact us

  If you have any questions, please:

  • Email: A46Sixhills@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 13 October 2023

  Roadworks paused until 23 October 2023

  As part of our preparatory work to extend the life of the concrete section of the A46 between Six Hills and Widmerpool, we’ve been carrying out surveys and removing sections of safety barrier.

  To deliver this work safely, over the last few weeks we’ve closed the road overnight and put in place a 40mph speed limit.

  The results we’ve received from the surveys have revealed unexpected technical issues which our team need to assess further. While we do this, to minimise disruption to motorists we’ve reopened the laybys and central reservation gaps on the A46 and removed the 40mph restriction.

  We expect our roadworks to resume later this month, when the 40mph limit will be reinstated. We’ll publish more information about this soon.

  In the meantime, if you have any questions please:

  • Email: A46Sixhills@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 22 August 2023

  Work to start on 25 September 2023

  On 25 September 2023 we’ll start reconstructing nearly six miles of the A46 between Six Hills and Widmerpool, with work expected to be complete in March 2024. The scheme aims to make the road safer by improving the road surface and reducing the number of unplanned interventions required to keep both the northbound and southbound carriageways operational.

  We’ll be using a contraflow system to keep the A46 open and traffic moving during the reconstruction of the road. This is when the road is shut in one direction and traffic is then moved over to drive on the opposite side of the road to share the remaining carriageway. This provides us with a clear working area that means we can work more quickly and safely. We’ll be using our contraflow to keep the road network moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  Preparatory work

  For the first three weeks (25 September – 15 October 2023) we’ll need to carry out full overnight road closures from Monday to Friday. The road will close at 8pm and open by 6am the following morning. During this time, we’ll install CCTV, temporary speed cameras, as well as the first contraflow section.
  
  This means, there will be differing lengths of lane closures left on during the days as the contraflow barriers start to be erected and left in place. It will be split into 6 phases as shown in the map below: 

  

  Diversion routes

  As we finish each section of the road and move onto the next phase, we’ll continue to carry out overnight road closures so we can switch contraflow sections. Please note, some slip roads will also be closed throughout the works.
  
  To help relieve congestion and try to keep disruption to a minimum, we’ll be providing a diversion route using A606/A607 for non-HGVs, to relive pressure on the A46, while making it clear that local roads should be used by local traffic only.
  
  We’ll engage with the local and wider community throughout the construction period, ensuring everyone is kept up to date with the latest information so they can make an informed decision about their journey.

  Public Information Events

  Prior to the work beginning our teams will at Melton Mowbray market on Saturday 2 September 2023 and Tuesday 12 September 2023, 8am until 3pm (Market Pl, Melton Mowbray LE13 1XD) to answer questions and provide more information on the maintenance work and contraflow system.

• 04 April 2023

  Scheme update

  Since our last update, we’re still carrying out planning and preparation work so we can deliver a cost-effective scheme with minimal disruption. As part of this, we’ll be in the local area to complete an ecological survey. The surveyors will carry out a visual assessment and take photos of specific areas adjacent to the A46 and look for any field signs of protected species that may be impacted.

  We’re still committed to delivering this scheme and hope to begin the work later this year. Any business and individuals directly impacted will be contacted directly in the coming months.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A46 Six Hills, please:

  • Email: A46Sixhills@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 16 February 2023

  Work to commence in May 2023

  We're working in partnership with VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver this essential maintenance scheme. Road users and communities will be kept informed and updated through a range of emails, letters, local forums and social media.

  We aim to:

  • Keep our programme for these works as short as possible to minimise disruption, we’ll potentially be working 24 hours a day, 5 days per week
  • Put in place a 24-hour contraflow, this is where the traffic crosses onto to the opposite carriageway to allow traffic to flow during the works
  • Have a diversion route via the A606/B676 for non-HGVs to relieve pressure on the network