Yorkshire and North East - Maintenance schemes

Work

We’re resurfacing the A1 link road leading from the A1 southbound near Ripon Farm Services to Valley Road, Darrington. 

We’re also resurfacing the roundabout at the top end near Ripon Farm Services and the southbound slip road on to the A1.

These works have now been extended by a week due to unforeseen issues such as recent weather conditions.

We’ll be carrying out these essential works on weeknights until 27 February 2026, between 8pm and 6am.

Closures

To protect drivers and the workforce, we’ll need to close the link road and slip road while we do the work.

Leys Road will also be closed between Darrington Roundabout and Havercroft Lane.

Traffic will be diverted via:

• Havercroft Lane
• Valley Road

For those wishing to travel south on the A1, while the slip road is closed, a further diversion will be in place via:

• Old Great North Road
• then the A1 to Ferrybridge Roundabout

Full access arrangements will be in place for residents directly affected by the closures. 

While we will do everything we can to keep any disruption to a minimum, we apologise in advance for any disturbance caused during our works.

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 resurfacing the A1 between junction 64 (Washington) and junction 65 (Birtley).

Closures and Diversion

We're closing the A1 overnight (8pm to 6am) from Sunday to Friday for around 6 weeks between 2 November and mid December.

We'll close one direction at a time either northbound or southbound.

Local diversions (clearly signed) by:

• A195
• A1231
• and A182

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 A1 southbound between junction 52 Catterick and junction 50 Ripon. 

Work will be carried out in two phases:

• Phase 1: 1 March – 11 April (Leeming Bar to Ripon)
• Phase 2: 13 April - 16 May (Catterick to Leeming Bar)

We'll be using a series of overnight (8pm to 6am) full southbound carriageway closures. 

When closures are in operation, diversions will be via A6055.

A temporary 50mph speed limit will be in operation for the full duration of the work.

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.

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.

We'll need these overnight (8pm - 6am)  weeknight closures (Mon-Fri) while we work.

Diversions will be fully signed. 

Closures and diversions

5 -13 February

A180 westbound between Great Coates and Stallingborough Interchange 

Diversion:

• A1136 southbound
• B1210 westbound
• A1173 westbound
• A180 westbound

16-17 February

A180 westbound between Brocklesby and Barnetby

Diversion:

• A180 eastbound
• A173 southbound
• A18 westbound
• M180 Junction 5

18-19 February

180 eastbound between Stallingborough and Pyewipe

Diversion:

• A1173 westbound
• B1210 eastbound
• A1136 nortbound
• A180 eastbound

20 February

A180 eastbound closure J5 Barnetby to Brocklesby

Diversion:

• A1 eastbound
• A1173 northbound
• A180 eastbound

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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 installing a new bridge beam on Tees Viaduct at the A19/A1046 Portrack Roundabout. 

We’ll be carrying out these works under two sets of closures from Monday 23 February 2026. To carry this out safely we’ll need the following closures:

23 February – 7 March: Northern section of A1046 Portrack Roundabout under Tees Viaduct

• 23 – 27 February: Overnight closures every night 8pm-6am
• 27 February - 2 March: Weekend closure – this section will be fully closed between 8pm on Friday and 6am on Monday
• 2 – 7 March: Overnight closures Monday-Friday, 8pm-6am

Diversions 

For traffic travelling from Portrack Lane southbound on the A19: 

• follow the A19 northbound
• U-turn at the A139 junction to rejoin the A19 southbound 

For traffic travelling from Portrack Lane towards Haverton Hill or A1032 Newport Bridge Approach Road:

• follow the A19 northbound
• U-turn at the A139 interchange and take the A19 southbound to rejoin Portrack roundabout at the A19 southbound exit slip

Diversion route for the northern section closure via A19 northbound and A139.

For traffic travelling on the A19 northbound to Haverton Hill: 

• take the A19/A66 Stockton Road Interchange northbound exit slip to A66 eastbound 
• travel eastbound to A66 Cannon Park Interchange eastbound exit slip road
• at Cannon Park roundabout take the A1032 Newport Bridge Approach Road, then follow existing signs

Diversion route for A19 northbound to Haverton Hill. 

Traffic travelling on the A19 northbound or southbound carriageway to Portrack Lane will be unaffected by the closures and can proceed via the usual routes.

27 February – 1 March: A19 southbound exit slip road to A1046 Portrack Roundabout

Closures will be on the following dates:

• Friday 27 February 8pm - 8am
• Sunday 1 March 8pm - 6am

Diversion 

Traffic travelling on the A19 southbound carriageway to Portrack Lane or Haverton Hill shall follow the signed diversion route via:

• A19 southbound 
• A19/A66 Stockton Road Interchange southbound exit slip road to A66 eastbound
• A66 Cannon Park Interchange eastbound exit slip road 
• Cannon Park roundabout 
• A1032 Newport Bridge Approach Road
• then follow existing signs to A1046 Portrack Roundabout

Diversion for closure of A19 southbound exit slip road to A1046 Portrack Roundabout. 

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

We’re resurfacing and refreshing road markings and studs on these slip roads:

• Old Malton interchange/A169 eastbound exit
• Brambling Fields eastbound entry and westbound exit
• Askham Bryan eastbound exit
• Askham Bar/Copmanthorpe eastbound exit

We'll work overnight between 27 October and  April 2026.

Closures and diversions

To work safely, we'll need these overnight (8pm-6am) closures:

16-18 February 2026

A64 closed eastbound from Askham Bryan to Copmanthorpe (3 nights)

Diversion by:

• A1237
• A59
• and A1036

A64 eastbound Askham Bryan to Companthorpe diversion map.

23-24 February 2026

A64 closed eastbound Bilbrough to Bishopthorpe (2 nights)

Diversion by:

• A64 westbound from Bilbrough Top
• A1(M)
• A59
• A1036

A64 diversion for closure Bilbrough Top to Bishopthorpe eastbound diversion map

We've agreed diversion routes with local authorities. They need to be suitable for all types of vehicles, including HGVs. 

Some of our work may be noisy. We've done all we can to keep any disturbance to a minimum. 

These works are weather dependent. We may need to rescheduled if weather's bad.

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 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 need to resurface the A66 Neasham roundabout and the A66 Morton Palms roundabout. We'll also be resurfacing the A66 approaches to both roundabouts.

To do this work safely we'll be using a variety of traffic management control measures including traffic lights with convoy running and some road closures with diversions.

There will also be a mandatory reduction of the speed limit to 40mph for the duration of the work.

Some of this work will be noisy and we apologise in advance for any disruption caused.

We'll be closing the A66 dual carriageway, east of Bowes village.

Work will be carried out overnight (8pm to 6am) from Monday 9 February 2026.

The work will take up to six weeks, depending on weather conditions.

There will be full closures on:

• either the westbound or eastbound carriageway
• traffic will run in contraflow on the opposite carriageway
• some additional lane closures may also be required

This work is to improve safety on this section of road, including:

• replacing existing signs and installing new signs and marker posts to better highlight junctions, accesses and gaps in the central reserve
• modifying safety barriers to make them more crash-resistant
• trimming back vegetation to improve sightlines
• removing and replacing road markings
• installing bollards and verge marker posts to highlight accesses and gaps

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’ll work Monday to Friday from 8pm to 6am. We may need to use weekends if we’re unable to work during the week.

We'll use a 24/7 40mph speed limit to protect road users while the 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

23-27 February (five nights)

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

2-6 March (five nights)

• eastbound full closure Little Burdon to Preston Farm
• westbound lane closure 

8 March (one night)

• westbound full closure Preston Farm to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

9-13 March (five nights)

• westbound full closure Preston Farm to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

15 March (one night)

• westbound full closure Preston Farm to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

16 & 17 March (two nights)

• westbound full closure Preston Farm to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure 

18 & 19 March (two nights)

• westbound entry and exit slip closed at Elton
• westbound lane closure

20 March (one night)

• westbound full closure Preston Farm to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

22 March (one night)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure
• westbound entry slip closed at Elton

23-27 March (five nights)

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

Closures and diversions

23 February – 20 March

Lane closures will be on weeknights between 8pm and 6am:

• southbound lane 1 closure starting from the M18

This will lead to a full closure of the junction 31 southbound exit slip. 

There will be further lane closures at junction 31 and on the A57 approaching the junction. 

Diversion 

You will be diverted by:

• M1 southbound to junction 30
• then back onto the M1 northbound

If you’re planning to travel during these times, please 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’ve now completed our essential repairs to the Green Lane footbridge, near Hartshead Services.

We’re continuing our works to modernise electronic message signs on the M1 and M62 in West Yorkshire.

2 – 20 February

We’ll be working on the M62 westbound between junctions 30 (Rothwell) and 29 (Lofthouse).

This will need the following closures:

• 2-6 February: Overnight lane closures
• 9-13 February: Overnight full carriageway closures. Traffic will be diverted via the A642, A639 and the M1 southbound
• 16-20 February: Overnight lane closures

23 February – 6 March

• Full overnight closures on the M62 westbound between junctions 26 and 25
• This will be followed by a week of lane closures to complete the works

**Please note, Hartshead Moor westbound services will be closed from 8pm during this period. 

During full closures, traffic will be diverted via the:

•  A644
• A641
• and A58 (or vice versa depending on direction).

These works are weather dependent. Due to the lifting required to remove and install signs and signals, we won’t be able to work safely in strong winds.

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:

• refurbishing joints on the M1 (upper deck) and A631 (lower deck) at Tinsley Viaduct
• replacing existing 50mph repeater signs with roundels and road markings on the A631.

Our work will continue until summer 2026.

Closures in 2026

We’ll work using the following overnight closures (8pm-6am):

2-4 March

M1 northbound upper deck (three nights)

23 March

A631 southbound lower deck (one night)

20-22 April

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

7 May

A631 southbound lower deck (one night)

8-10 June

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

19 June

A631 northbound lower deck (one night)

27-29 July

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

31 July

A631 northbound lower deck (one night)

14 September

A631 northbound lower deck (one night)

M1 northbound diversion

We'll divert you onto the A631 lower deck at Tinsley Roundabout. You'll re-join the M1 at Meadowhall Roundabout

A631 northbound diversion

We'll divert you off at Tinsley Roundabout onto the service road. You'll re-join the A631 at Meadowhall Roundabout.

For southbound closures, follow these routes in the opposite direction.

This short video shows how we'll keep traffic flowing on the viaduct while we work.

Sometimes circumstances like bad weather can delay us.  If we need more time for our work, we'll update you when we have firm details.

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 resurfacing areas of the M1 between junctions 33 (Catcliffe) and 36 (Birdwell) to improve journeys. We’re also replacing bridge joints and refreshing road markings. 

This scheme is being carried out in phases, on one section at a time. We'll carry out the work overnight Monday to Friday only. 

Closures and Diversions

To carry this out safely, we'll need some overnight closures: 

27 November to 19 December (8pm-6am)

• junctions 36-35a southbound

Please note, we won't be working 1 to 3 December. 

12 January to 29 January (8pm-6am)

• junctions 35a to 36 northbound 

M1 southbound junctions 36 to 35a diversion route map

26 January to 28 January (10pm-6am)

• junction 34 southbound entry slip.

Please note, overnight work on 28 January will start at 11pm due to a Sheffield Utilita Arena event. 

M1 southbound junction 34 entry slip diversion route map

29 January to 30 January (11pm-6am)

• junction 33 southbound exit slip 

M1 southbound junction 33 exit slip diversion route map

2 February to 26 February (10pm-6am)

• junction 34 to 35 northbound

Please note, we will not be working on:

• 3 February
• 4 February
• 9 February
• 10 February
• 11 February
• and 13 February due to Sheffield Utilita Arena events

M1 northbound junction 34 to 35 diversion route map

2 March to 17 March (10pm-6am)

• junctions 35 to 34 southbound

M1 southbound junction 35 to 34 diversion route map

Please note, these are subject to change, and we will update you as soon as any changes 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 site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures 

Saturday 28 February - M62 westbound between junctions 28 (Tingley) and 27 (Gildersome)

Closed overnight (8pm - 6am) while we inspect  bridges over the M62 at Birkby Brow and Scott Lane .

Diversion by-

• A653
• A6110
• and M621

Diversion route map

Sunday 1 March - M1 junction 41 lane and slip road closures

2 lanes closed overnight in both directions while we inspect Carr Gate Beck Bridge. One lane will remain open to traffic in both directions.

We'll also close northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at junction 41 overnight.

We'll divert traffic by the M1 southbound to turn around at junction 40 (Flushdyke).

Please take extra care while travelling in these areas.

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.

To work safely, we'll need these overnight (8pm – 6am) closures:

2 and 3 March 2026 - M62 junction 29/M1 junction 42 (Lofthouse) 

• overnight lane 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.

Closures

We'll need these closures to set up and remove our survey trial equipment. 

We'll work overnight between 8pm and 6am.

M18 Greenland Lane Bridge

This bridge carries Greenland Lane over the M18 in South Yorkshire.

• 5 and 30 January - M18 northbound between junctions 6 and 7 full closure overnight
• 6-8 January and 28-29 January - M18 northbound lanes 1 and 2 closed
• 6-30 January - Hard shoulder and lane 1 closure northbound (24/7)

Diversion:

• exit the M18 at junction 6
• then follow the A614 northbound to M62 junction 36

M621 Asquith Avenue

This bridge carries Asquith Avenue over the M621, between the M62 at Gildersome and junction 1 (Beeston).

• 19-24 January - M621 hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 closed overnight. On 19 January there will be overnight 2 way lights for single lane closures on Asquith Avenue
• 19 January to 4 March - narrow lanes and footpath closure on Asquith Avenue and M621 hard shoulder closed
• 27 January - Overnight closure of Asquith Avenue. This will be a short closure with a diversion route in place, with early morning traffic unaffected
• 4 March - 2 way lights for single lane closure on Asquith Avenue and M621 southbound hard shoulder/lanes 1&2 closed

A1(M) junction 37 Marr Bridge

• 16, 26 January and 18 February - A1 northbound fully closed overnight
• 16-21 January - Marr Interchange southbound closed overnight
• 16-19 February - A1 northbound Marr interchange hard shoulder closure and 24/7 closure of inner lane of roundabout heading south
• 16-19 February - Marr Interchange southbound closed overnight

Diversion

At A1(M) 37 take the northbound exit slip and use the entry slip road to head straight back onto the A1(M).

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.

Background

We’re trialling new survey methods on three structures:

• M18 Greenland Lane Bridge
• M621 Asquith Avenue
• A1(M) Marr Bridge

Innovative technology allows us to scan structures and build 3D models of their interiors.

We can use this to detect hidden problems, like cracks and corrosion, without damaging bridges.

Detecting problems early helps us keep you safe and allows us to organise maintenance and repairs more effectively.