Yorkshire and North East - Maintenance schemes

We’re creating smoother journeys by resurfacing part of the A1(M) in North and West Yorkshire.

From Monday 9 June, we'll resurface the northbound and southbound carriageways between York Rd, Wetherby, and Walshford, between junctions 45 (Boston Spa) and 47 (Allerton Park / Harrogate).

Work will start on the northbound carriageway, with the carriageway closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday. The weeknight closures will take place over a period of four weeks.

This will be followed by a further four weeks of weeknight closures on the southbound carriageway.

The closures will take place in phases. They will be between junction 45 (Boston Spa) to junction 46 (Wetherby), junction 45 to junction 48 (Boroughbridge) or junction 46 to junction 48.

At the same time, we will use the overnight closures to carry out some further maintenance on the A1(M) in this area.

Fully signed overnight diversion routes will be in place.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Over the next 9 months, we'll be:

• improving drainage
• resurfacing carriageways and hard shoulders
• replacing the vehicle restraint system.

Closures

7 July to mid-September 2025

A1M overnight (8pm to 6am) full closures at:

• junction 61 (Spennymoor) to junction 62 (Durham)
• junction 63 (Chester-le-Street) to 62 (Durham)
• junction 61 (Spennymoor) to 62 (Durham)
• junction 62 (Durham) to 61 (Spennymoor) 

Mid to late August 2025 - A1M junction 56 (Piercebridge) to 57 (Darlington/ Stockton)

Northbound carriageway closed overnight.

Diversion

You'll be diverted off at junction 56 (Piercebridge) and back on at 59 Newton Aycliffe.

There'll be clearly signed diversions in place through North Yorkshire and Darlington local authority roads by Barton. 

Mid-September 2025 to late February 2026 - A1M 61 (Spennymoor) to junction 62 (Durham) 

One week of full overnight closures followed by 24/7 narrow lanes and 50 mph speed restrictions.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We'll close the road overnight (8pm-6am) while we work, except for Saturday nights.

We expect to finish work in three weeks.

Diversion

Motorists will be diverted by the:

• A1046 at Portrack
• Church Road
• A1046
• A1305 Maritime Road
• A177 Durham Road Bypass
• A1027 Stockton Ring Road to re-join the A19 northbound carriageway at the A19/A1027 Stockton Ring Road Interchange.

There will be a 50mph speed limit in place due to the temporary road surface.

Please allow more travelling time for your journey.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We’re painting the Three Tuns Bridge on the A19 between Knayton and Borrowby.

We're also re-lining the A19 northbound between South Kilvington and the A684 Osmotherley Interchange.

We'll work on weeknights between 8pm and 6am.

Diversion 

Traffic will be diverted:

• by the A168 northbound into Northallerton
• then by the A167 and the A684 to re-join the A19 at Osmotherley

Please allow plenty of extra time to travel during these closures.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

We'll need overnight (8pm - 6am) closures on the A19 southbound carriageway between Osmotherley and South Kilvington while we work.

Diversion

• you'll be diverted from the A19 Osmotherley interchange onto the A684 westbound
• then take the A167 through Northallerton and on to the A168 to rejoin the A19 at South Kilvington

Diversion map.

Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey during these closures.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

From Monday 14 July 2025, we’re resurfacing the A194(M) southbound between Whitemare Pool Roundabout and the junction with the A1(M). 

We are also resurfacing Whitemare Pool Roundabout itself.

In addition, we’re refreshing road markings and studs as well as replacing bridge joints and traffic detector loops in the area.

To reduce disruption, we’ll be carrying out this work on weeknights (Monday – Friday, 8pm – 6am). We may use weekends as a contingency if we’re unable to progress works during the week for any reason.

This programme of work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2025.

This will be carried out in phases:

Phase 1A – Whitemare Pool Roundabout (West): 14 to 18 July 2025

This will require the following closures and diversions:

• A194(M) northbound closed at junction 2 Follingsby Interchange 
• There will be no access to Whitemare Pool Roundabout from the A184 eastbound
• A194(M) northbound traffic will be diverted onto the A195, A1231 and A19. The diversion would end at the Lindisfarne Roundabout (A19/A194 junction).
• A194(M) northbound to A184 westbound traffic diverted on New Road and Lingey Lane to rejoin the A184 on Felling Bypass.
• A194 southbound to A184 westbound non-motorway traffic diverted on B1306/ Mill Lane and A185/Shields Road to rejoin A184 at Heworth.
• A194 southbound to A184 westbound motorway traffic will be diverted south on A194(M) to junction 2, and then on New Road and Lingey Lane to rejoin the A184 on Felling Bypass.

Phase 1B – Whitemare Pool Roundabout (East): 21 to 24 July 2025

• A194 southbound closed at the B1306/Mill Lane roundabout
• No access to Whitemare Pool Roundabout from the A184 westbound
• A194 southbound traffic will be routed on the A19, A1231 and A195 to rejoin A194(M) at junction 2. 
• A184 westbound to A194(M) southbound traffic will be directed to continue on A184. Traffic will be directed to exit at the next junction onto Lingey Lane and New Road to rejoin the A194(M) at junction 2.
• A194(M) northbound and A195 northbound to A184 eastbound traffic will be diverted onto New Road, Lingey Lane and Sunderland Road to rejoin the A184 EB on Felling Bypass.

During the following phases, we will close the A194(M) between the junctions as below, with traffic being diverted using A184, A195, A182, A19 and A1231:

Phase 2 – Whitemare Pool to Follingsby Interchange: 25 July - 15 Aug
Phase 3 – Follingsby interchange to Havannah interchange: 18 Aug - 2 Oct
Phase 4 – Havannah interchange to A1(M): 3 - 27 Oct

No work will take place during the August bank holiday and Great North Run weekends.

Please plan your routes in advance and allow more time for your journey if you’re planning to travel in the area. 

Some of this work will be unavoidably noisy. We will do everything we can to minimise disruption but would like to apologise in advance for any disturbance caused by this much needed work.

We need to repair a cascade alongside the A628 at Woodhead. The Woodhead Cascade is a series of stone steps that carries water from a culvert under the A628 down to the stream feeding Woodhead Reservoir. 

They’re located on the A628 between the Woodhead Station access road and Salter’s Brook bridge. 

Earlier this year, we found some of the stone steps had moved, allowing water to escape onto the surrounding hillside and risking erosion of the embankment. 

We need to stabilise the structure before the expected high water flows this winter, to prevent any further damage caused by water flowing through the embankment, and to protect the nearby carriageway.

We'll begin ground repair and stabilisation work from Monday 21 July. The work needs to take place during the day due to working on a steep embankment. We'll carry this out using two-way lights on the A628 from 7am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

This work is expected to be complete in early October. We'll share further updates as they are confirmed. 

This is expected to cause delays in the area, especially around peak travel times.

Work

We’re upgrading the central barrier on the A64 between Fulford and Grimston Bar. 

This will mean improving the steel barrier over around 5.5km. We will also be putting in place a concrete central barrier around the central pillars, or piers, of three overbridges on this section.

Closures

All works are taking place under weeknight closures (8pm-6am) for around 12 weeks in total. 

Most closures will be on the eastbound carriageway. 

However, the closures will be on the westbound carriageway on the following dates: 

• 27 August
• 4 September
• 9 September
• 17 September
• 21 September
• 20-22 October

Please note, closures are subject to change. We will update the programme as further details are confirmed.

A 40mph speed limit is also in place on this section, with ANPR speed cameras for the duration for the safety of the workforce and for the public.

Diversion

During the closures, motorists will be diverted via the A1237.

Please follow the signed diversions and allow more time for your journey.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re looking to replace the existing solar-powered traffic islands with mains-powered ones.

To do this safely, we'll need to close both lanes of the A64 in phases around the Crambeck Village area. 

The carriageway will be under temporary traffic signal control and single lane running for works between the A64 junction with Castle Howard Station Road and 200 metres east of Crambeck Village. Both lanes will be accessible during the day. 

Works will be carried out during weekdays between 10pm and 6am.

Work will start on 12 June and will end by early August, weather permitting.

Some of this work will be unavoidably noisy. We we'll do everything we can to minimise disruption but would like to apologise in advance for any disturbance caused by this much needed work.

Work in Rillington village is now complete.

We’re carrying out drainage works in Sherburn. To do this safely, we have had to close the eastbound lane on the A64 adjacent to the fire station in Sherburn Village. We’re still maintaining access through the works using temporary traffic lights. 

Works are being carried out during weekdays between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

A further three daytime shifts are scheduled for 1, 2 and 3 September, with 4 September as a contingency, before this is due to be complete.

We'll need this traffic management on the A64 between B1261 (Main Street), Seamer and A1039, Staxton while we work:

18 August

Full overnight closure (8pm - 6am) in both directions

19, 20 and 21 August

Traffic controlled by overnight temporary traffic lights

Diversion

If you want to travel from Staxton to Seamer:

• you'll be diverted off the A64 on to the A1039 eastbound
• at Muston, take the A165 northbound into Scarborough
• rejoin the A64 to Seamer

If you want to travel from Seamer to Staxton, follow this route in the opposite direction.

A64 resurfacing between Seamer and Staxton diversion map.

Plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for your journey. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

The bridge carrying the A640 New Hey Road over the M62 near junction 22 (Outlane) remains in single-lane running. This is due to significant corrosion, which means that the bridge is unable to safely open to two lanes of traffic.

We're still monitoring the structure every three months to ensure there are no critical signs of potential structural failure. We can continue to maintain single lane running to normal traffic, however, the traffic management will need to stay in place until a permanent solution for the structure is implemented, which is likely to be 2027 at the earliest. In the future, we may need to enforce a further weight restriction to keep the bridge safe to use.

We’re now looking into longer-term options. These include further localised strengthening works to maintain a weight limit of 44 tonnes ahead of a permanent replacement of the entire bridge.

We will share further updates, including any changes to weight restrictions, timescales for further works and any plans for replacement of the structure, as they are confirmed.

We'll be resurfacing the eastbound carriageway of the A66 between Hartforth and Scotch Corner.

To do this safely we'll be using phased overnight (8pm to 6am) closures.

Diversion routes suitable for local residents, general traffic and HGVs will be clearly signed.

We'll also be closing laybys 24/7 as needed.

Phase one – soft closure from Browson bank to Mainsgill farm (residents access) full closure from Mainsgill Farm to Winston crossroads – 28 July to 8 August

Phase two – soft closure from Browson bank to Mainsgill farm (residents access) full closure from Mainsgill Farm to Melsonby – 8 August to 26 August

Phase three and four – soft closure from Browson bank to Mainsgill farm (residents access) full eastbound closure Melsonby to Scotch Corner – 26 August to 17 September 

We'll work hard to keep crossovers open for local traffic but will need to close fully on occasions. These closures will be signed locally.

We'll also be closing laybys 24/7 as needed. 

Works

To reduce disruption, we’ll work Monday to Friday from 8pm to 6am. 

We may use weekends if we’re unable to work during the week.

A 24/7 40mph speed limit will be in place to protect road users while the central safety barrier is incomplete. This speed limit will be enforced by average speed cameras.

Whilst working, we'll close one side of the A66 and have lane closures in place on the other carriageway. This allows us to work safely at multiple locations, cutting the time we need on site. 

Most closures will be between Long Newton and Elton though we may sometimes need to extend them.

Closures

15 – 21 August (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure
• Preston Farm westbound exit slip closure

26 August – 12 September (14 nights)

• westbound full closure from Elton to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

15 – 19 September (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Little Burdon to Elton
• westbound lane closure

22 September – 24 October (25 nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure

27 October – 12 November (13 nights)

• westbound full closure from Elton to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

13 - 19 November (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure 

20 - 26 November (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Little Burdon to Elton
• westbound lane closure

27 - 28 November (two nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure

We'll give more updates once dates are confirmed.

Diversion

Eastbound diversion

• south on Mill Lane
• onto the A67 to Eaglescliffe
• then the A135/A1027 to re-join the A66 at Preston Farm

Westbound diversion

• traffic will diverted left/south onto Durham Lane
• then on the A67 towards Darlington
• before being routed north onto Mill Lane to re-join A66 at Long Newton 

High sided vehicles will follow the existing route for both closures using Urlay Nook Road. 

We'll escort residents who live within the closures and maintain access for emergency vehicles throughout.

To avoid disruption to local villages, please use these routes.

Work

We’re resurfacing the A69 between Corbridge and Newcastle, creating safer journeys in this area.

Closures and diversions

Work will take place over four weeks from the 4 August to 29 August (7pm - 7am) weeknights only.

This work will be carried out in phases in the following areas:

• Bays Leap eastbound near Heddon
• Horsley to Heddon eastbound
• Nafferton to Ovington westbound
• Styford Roundabout to Shaw House near Corbridge
• Stagshaw Interchange westbound entry slip near Corbridge

To keep drivers and the workforce safe, we'll need overnight lane closures, with a convoy system in place. 

When surfacing is carried out at Horsley to Heddon and Stagshaw slip road, adjoining slip roads will be closed with a diversion route clearly indicated.

There will also be 50mph and 10mph speed restrictions during the lane closures as needed.

If you’re planning to travel in the area during these closures, please allow more time for your journey.

Please note that works are weather dependent, so dates are subject to change.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

The bridge carrying Greenland Lane over the M18, between junctions 6 (Waterside) and 7 (Langham), remains closed to motorised vehicles and is unfortunately not expected to be able to reopen for at least two years. 

This is due to complex structural defects which mean we need to close it to motorised traffic for everyone’s safety until 2027 at the very earliest. The bridge is still safe for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians to use. 

We’re progressing a detailed structural assessment to establish its load capacity and enable us to find out the next steps we need to take, which could include one of the following options:

• Repair the structure
• Prop the structure to allow it to remain open
• Demolish and replace the bridge with a new one entirely 

We'll establish a course of action and share updates as soon as they are available. 

We understand that this closure is causing disruption to regular road users in the area, especially with other roadworks taking place within the area. We liaise with the local authority regularly to ensure as little disruption caused as possible. Please be assured, we're doing everything we can to resolve the issues and either safely reopen or replace the bridge as soon as we're able to.

Diversion routes

During the closure, traffic is being diverted via Greenland Lane, Johnny Moor Long Lane, Moorends Road, North Common Road, Selby Road and Thorne Road.

Work

We’re carrying out important upgrades to the central barrier on the M18 in South Yorkshire between junctions 5 (North Ings) and 6 (Waterside). 

Some sections of the barrier are now approaching the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. 

This work is expected to continue for around four months in total.

To carry out this work safely, we will need to install narrow lanes on this stretch. This will mean we can keep the same number of lanes open throughout, without reducing capacity.

Closures

To install the traffic management needed, we will need to have full overnight closures as follows:

18 May

Full closure M18 northbound between junctions 4 (West Moor) and 5 for surfacing repairs (9pm-6am)

Diversion

Traffic travelling from the M18 junction 4 to 5 will:

• exit onto the junction 4 northbound slip road.
• Motorists will then be diverted onto the A630, Hatfield Lane,
• before following the A18 Thorne Road northbound.
• Drivers will then take the M180 junction 1 slip road onto the M180 westbound and then onto the M18 junction 5. 

M18 Junction 4 to 5 diversion map

We'll then have the following full closures to install narrow lanes:

19 and 21 May

M18 southbound between junctions 6 and 5 (8pm – 6am)

20 and 22 May

M18 southbound between junction 5 and junction 4 (9pm - 6am)

27 and 29 May

M18 northbound junctions 4 and 5 (9pm – 6am)

28 and 30 May

M18 northbound between junctions 5 and 6 (8pm - 6am)

Diversion

Traffic travelling from the M18 junction 5 to junction 6 will:

• exit onto the M180 junction 1 eastbound before being directed to take the A18 eastbound (High Levels Bank).
• Then follow the A161 northbound before joining the M62 westbound at junction 36.
• At the M62 westbound junction 35 slip road, take the M18 southbound. 

M18 Junction 5 to 6 diversion map

Further updates will be shared as they are confirmed.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We're carrying out resurfacing and bridge joint repair works on the M180 westbound between junction 1 and North Ings roundabout.

Closures

To ensure the safety of both our workforce and road users, we will be implementing full overnight closures of the M180 westbound from 9pm to 6am on the following dates:

• Monday 1 September to Saturday 6 September
• Monday 8 September to Wednesday 10 September

These works are critical and include resurfacing of all lanes and replacement of damaged bridge joints. 

To manage traffic during these closures, we will be closing the M180 westbound from junction 2 during the overnight shifts detailed above.

Diversion

Traffic will be diverted via:

• the A180 through Hatfield
• reconnecting with the A630 to reach junction 4 of the M18

Diversion route map

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re resurfacing the M180 westbound between junctions 5 (Barnetby) and 4 (Broughton), creating smoother and safer journeys on this stretch of the road. As part of this work, we’ll also be resurfacing the junction 5 westbound entry slip.

We’re also replacing bridge joints on Elsham Railway Bridge and the bridge over the River Ancholme.

This work will begin on the evening of Monday 14 July and is expected to continue until 21 August. It will be carried out on weeknights between 8pm until 6am the following morning. 

During the weekend of 18-21 July, there will also be a daytime lane 1 closure (of three) throughout this stretch for a 2km section. 

Diversions will be fully signed. Traffic will be diverted off junction 5 to take the A18 westbound through Wrawby and Brigg. They will then take the first exit at Briggate Lodge Roundabout onto the A15 before rejoining the M180 at junction 4.

If you're planning to travel in this area during the closures, please allow more time for your journey.

To work safely, we'll install narrow lanes on the M62 eastbound  between 1 September and 21 November

There'll also be a 50mph speed limit on this section.

We've tried to reduce delays and congestion by keeping three lanes open in each direction.

Some of our work may be noisy but we'll try to reduce disruption where possible.

Closures

28 and 29 August - M62 eastbound between junctions 24 and 25

Closed overnight (8pm – 6am) to remove central barrier and install the narrow lanes. 

Full closures in October 2025

On 10, 11 and 12 October, we'll close the M62 overnight in both directions to lift the culvert liner into position.

Diversions

We'll put fully signed diversions in place during closures.

Please follow the official signed routes. Don't rely on satnavs.

Vehicles at or below 15'9" or 4.8m high (solid diamond symbol)

You'll be diverted off the M62 at junction 24 eastbound by:

• A629 
• A643 towards Brighouse 
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A62 (Cooper Bridge Road) 
• A644 (Wakefield Road)
• then onto the M62 at junction 25 

M62 at junction 24 eastbound diversion route map

Vehicles above 15'9" or 4.8m (solid triangle symbol)

You'll be diverted via:

• A629
• A643
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A641 (Bradford Road)
• A643
• A644 (Wakefield Road)
• then onto the M62 at junction 25

Diversion for M62 eastbound J24-25 solid triangle symbol route map

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We're undertaking ground surveys on the M62 between junction 22 (Rockingstone Moss, Saddleworth) and junction 23 (Outlane Interchange). 

Work will be carried out on the eastbound hard shoulder, and also the eastbound and westbound carriageway verges. 

Closures

The following closures are scheduled between junction 22 and junction 23:

• overnight eastbound lane 1 and 2 closures from 8pm 8 July to 6am 5 August
• 24/7 eastbound hard shoulder closure from 8pm 8 July to 6am 5 August
• overnight westbound lane 2 and 3 closures from 8pm 8 July to 6am 1 August
• overnight eastbound lane 2 and 3 closures from 8pm 5 August to 6am 15 August

To carry out these surveys safely, we need to close part of the eastbound hard shoulder between junction 22 and junction 23. 

In addition, we will have a mixture of overnight (8pm to 6am) lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways.

We do not anticipate any need for full closures of the main carriageway.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We'll need to close the footbridge for six weeks while we work, starting on 24 August.
 
We'll re-open it for pedestrians on Leeds United FC match days.
 
We expect to finish work on 31 August 2025. If we need to work beyond this date, we'll give pedestrians access during school start and end times.

Diversion

There'll be a diversion for pedestrians and cyclists by Elland Road, Recreation Avenue and Cemetery Road.
 
We're working during school summer holidays and the football off-season to minimise disruption. We apologise for any delays and inconvenience caused by the works. 

Works

We’re carrying out essential works on the Westbury footbridge, which crosses the M621 near junction 7 (Stourton) between Westbury Place and Parnaby Road.

Closures and Diversions

From 21 July we'll start to replace the anti-slip surfacing, as well as waterproofing and replacing the joint sealant at this structure. 

During these works, we'll need to close the footbridge for six weeks. 

The bridge will initially remain open for pedestrian access; however, the closure will come into effect from 24 July 2025.

The work is expected to finish on 31 August 2025. 

During this period, a section of the Parnaby Road footpath will also be closed. Should works extend beyond 31 August, access will be managed by allowing pedestrians access during school start and end times.

A diversion will be in place for pedestrians by Parnaby Road, Middleton Road, Pepper Road, Clayton Road and Westbury Place.

A section of the footpath between Westbury Place North and Clayton Road will be cleared of overgrown vegetation. We’ll also install CCTV and warning signage throughout the work along this section.

To keep disruption to a minimum, we're carrying out this work during the school summer holidays.

We apologise for any delays or inconvenience caused by these works.