East Midlands - Maintenance schemes

We'll be carrying out essential maintenance work to replace the vehicle safety barrier on the A1 between Carlton on Trent and Blyth.

This work will be carried out from Monday 30 January and due to finish mid-December 2023. We’ll be working overnight, between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday, when there is less traffic on the road.

Further updates will be issued advising when we’ll be working in your area.

Work will be carried out within lane closures, with one lane remaining open at all times. We’ll work on the northbound and southbound carriageways at different times.

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.   

Update on the essential drainage maintenance on the A1 between Colsterworth and Long Bennington.

The works will relieve the drainage blockages caused by debris including silts, leaves and roots. These blockages can cause the surface water to back up the system, through the drainage chambers and onto the carriageway.

Once completed, road users will benefit from improved road safety.

When will the work take place?

Our work was originally planned to complete by the end of September 2023, but we now expect to complete by the end of November 2023. This is due to shifts being lost due to some unforeseen circumstances during the works.

We will be working from 9pm to 6am, Monday to Friday. To maintain a safe environment for our workforce and motorists, we will need to carry out this work in lane closures.

All carriageways will be open, as usual, outside of our working hours.

Please note that our planned work is subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

How will the work affect businesses and residents?

We will ensure that access to businesses and residences is maintained wherever possible.

We'll be carrying out essential maintenance works on the A1 southbound between Blyth and Ranby.

During our scheme of work, we will renewing traffic signs and supporting posts. At the same time, we’ll carry out vegetation clearance within the location.

Work is due to start on 4 December 2023 and is scheduled for completion by 16 December 2023 working under full carriageway and slip road closures between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday.

During the closures, a fully signed diversion route will be in place, which have been agreed with the local authority. Carriageway and slip roads will be open as usual outside of our working hours.

Diversion routes

A1M Northbound to the M18. Then southbound M18 and M1 to the A57. Follow the A57 to then rejoin the A1 at Ranby.

Please note that our planned work is subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

We will ensure that access to businesses and residences is maintained wherever possible.

Essential lighting renewal works to the A14 Junction 11 to Junction 13.

During our scheme of work, we'll:  

• replace end of life street lighting equipment including columns and lanterns, on the A14 at junctions 11,12 and 13
• replace and install feeder pillars, ducting, road crossings and cables
• vegetation clearance
• we'll also be working with Western Power (National Grid) to provide electricity board connections

This work is due to start on 31 July 2023 and is scheduled for completion by the end of March 2024 working under a combination of full slip road closures and carriageway closures between 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday. During these closures fully signed diversion routes will be in place, which have been agreed with the local authority. 

All carriageways will be open as usual outside of our working hours. 

Diversion routes

Diversion routes will be to the next junction and back where possible. There will be some diversion routes using Council Roads, these have been agreed in principle by West Northamptonshire Council. Diversion routes differ depending on which direction you are wishing to travel. All diversion routes will be signed.

We'll be carrying out biodiversity work adjacent to the to the A43 northbound at Silverstone and southbound at Whittlebury.

During this scheme, we will undertake a programme of biodiversity enhancement work involving wildflower grass cutting.

Once completed, these works will increase the species richness of the area, by improving the habitat for pollinating insects and increasing biodiversity. 

When will the work take place?

The biodiversity work will be undertaken throughout September 2023 for approximately 10 shifts across September, between Mondays and Fridays between 8pm to 6am.

We’ll also be carrying out other essential routine maintenance, which includes grass cutting, road sweeping, safety barrier repairs. These works will take place from late August 2023 to mid-September 2023.

Please note that all our planned roadworks may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

How will the work affect businesses and residents?

Our biodiversity works will be conducted using single lane closures and a couple of nights over this period will require an east bound entry slip road closure from the Dadford Road/A413. The diversion route will be to proceed along the A413 to the next slip road to rejoin the A43.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will do our very best to complete the work as quickly as possible, keeping disturbances and noise to a minimum. Access for emergency services will remain throughout the works.

We'll be carrying out essential maintenance works to the A46 between Winthorpe and Brough.

During our scheme of work, we will:

• Restore the condition of the pavement asset through a robust treatment option, aiming to achieve a 20-year structural design life and to avoid repeated short-term maintenance.
• Remove areas of overburden and renewal of all road markings and studs to improve demarcation and road visibility.

This work is due to start on 21 August 2023 and is scheduled for completion by the end of September 2023 working under full slip road closures between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday.

Some elements of this work will require full weekend closures, the road will close at 8pm on Friday and reopen by 6am the following Monday.

During these closures fully signed diversion routes will be in place, which have been agreed with the local authority. All carriageways will be open as usual outside of our working hours.

Diversion routes

A46 Winthorpe to Brough Northbound Closure

At the A46 Winthorpe Interchange, northbound traffic will be diverted east along the A17 to Holdingham roundabout and then northbound up the A15 towards Lincoln. Traffic will then rejoin the A46 northbound at Riseholme roundabout after exiting the Lincoln Eastern Bypass. 

A46 Winthorpe to Brough SB Closure

At the A46 Riseholme roundabout, southbound traffic will be diverted towards the A15 Lincoln Bypass to Holdingham roundabout and then west along the A17 to Winthorpe Interchange merging onto A46 southbound.

A46 roundabout (for passenger cars only)

Exit the A17 onto Stapleford Lane, continue onto Coddington Lane and Brough road, towards Whitemoor Lane onto the A1133 towards Winthorpe roundabout.

Essential maintenance works to the existing carriageway and associated slip roads along the M1 between Junction 21 and 22. During our scheme of work, we will:  

• resurface both northbound and southbound carriageways and associated slip roads
• repair and replace damaged drains
• refresh road markings and road studs
• repair any necessary bridge joints

This work is due to start on 16 January 2023 and is scheduled for completion by end of January 2024 working under full night closures, Monday to Friday 9pm – 6am.

Works are to be carried out in the following phases;

Start of Northbound works: 16/01/23 

• Northbound closure J21 - J21A
• Northbound closure J21A - J22

Start of Southbound works: 14/07/23

• Southbound closure J22 – J21A
• Southbound closure J22 – J21

*All programme dates subject to change

During these closures fully signed diversion routes will be in place, which have been agreed with the local authority. All carriageways will be open as usual outside of our working hours.

Diversion Route

J21 – 21a C/Way Closure & J21 Entry Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

J21a – J22 C/Way Closure Diversion Route

J22 Exit Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

J21a Entry Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

Non-Motorway Traffic Diversion Route

J22 Exit Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

J21A Exit Slip Road & A46 Closure Diversion Route

J21 Exit Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

A46 NB Entry Slip Road Closure Diversion Route

We'll be carrying out essential maintenance work to the bridge carrying Swinford road over the M1, just south of M1 Junction 20. Our work is to improve the durability of the structure.

During our works we’ll: 

• carry out concrete repairs to the underside of the bridge
• install a replacement electronic corrosion protection to the bridge

This work is due to start on 26 June 2023 and is scheduled for completion by the end of August 2023 working under full carriageway closures for the duration of the works. The road will be fully signed and diversion routes will be in place.

We'll be carrying full overnight road closures on Swinford Road from 9pm to 6am at the latest. Any daytime work will take place from 7am to 7pm under single way traffic lights.

M1 Junction 20 – Southbound diversion route

M1 Junction 20 – Local Diversion route for 24/7 closure