Yorkshire and North East - Maintenance schemes

Work

We’re resurfacing the A1 north and southbound between Wansbeck and Warreners. The scheme includes:

• studs
• road markings
• and two sets of traffic loops

It’s scheduled to start on 29 September 2025 and is expected to take place until 16 January 2026. 

In order to keep disruption to a minimum, we’re carrying this work out overnight when traffic levels are lowest. 

This scheme will be carried out under overnight closures, six nights a week (8pm-6am), Sunday – Friday. The route will remain open on Saturday nights.

Closures

The closures will be implemented in phases:

29 September to 18 October

Phase 1 - Seaton Burn to St Leonard’s northbound 

9 October to Wednesday 12 November

Phase 2 - St Leonard’s to Hebron northbound 

13 October to 9 December 

Phase 3 - Hebron to St Leonard’s southbound  

10 December to 19 December 

Phase 4 - southbound - St Leonard’s to Seaton Burn 

7 January to 14 January 2026

Phase 5 - St Leonard’s Dumb Bells  

Diversions

Phase 1 diversion:

• motorists will be diverted off the A1 junction 80 at Seaton Burn along the A19
• then onto the A189 northbound and A197 Morpeth Northern Bypass
• to rejoin the A1 at St Leonards Interchange

For the southbound works (phase 4), motorists will follow the route in reverse.

Phases 2 and 3 diversion:

• northbound motorists will leave the A1 at St Leonards Interchange
• to follow the A197 eastbound, B1337 and C130 to Hebron Interchange

Southbound motorists will follow the route in reverse.

Phase 4 diversion:

• motorists will follow the phase 1 diversion route in reverse.

Within each phase of the programme, for drivers’ safety we will also have a 50mph speed restriction in place, 24 hours a day.

Please note, this work is weather dependent. In poor conditions it may need to be rescheduled. We will share updates as they are confirmed.

If you’re planning to travel during these closures, please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

We apologise for any disruption while we carry out these 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.

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.

Work

We’re replacing more than 400 lanterns in total with LED lighting. This will reduce energy use, carbon emissions, and future maintenance needs.

This will be carried out in sections, to keep disruption to a minimum.

To protect drivers and the workforce while we carry this out, we will also need weeknight closures (8pm-6am).

Closures and diversions

Eastbound

5-8 January:

• A180 Barnetby to Brocklesby

Diversion onto the:

•  A18
• A1173

Diversion route map A180 Barnetby to Brocklesby closure 

9-14 January:

• A180 Stallingboro to Great Coates 

Diversion onto the:

• A1173
• A18
• A46
• A1243
• A1136
• A16
• A180

Diversion route map A180 Stallingboro to Great Coates closure

15-27 January:

• A180 Great Coates to Pyewipe Roundabout 

Diversion onto the:

• A1136
• A16 

Diversion route map A180 Great Coates to Pyewipe Roundabout

28-29 January:

• A180 Pyewipe Roundabout

Work will take place on the circulatory carriageway 

Westbound 

30 January 2026 to 4 February:

• A180 Great Coates Interchange slip roads 

5 February:

• A180 Stallingborough Interchange slip road closures
• Diversion onto the:
• A180 

or onto the

• A1173 
• A160

Diversion route map A180 Stallingborough Interchange slip road closures

6 February:

• A180 Barnetby Interchange westbound exit slip 

Diversion route onto the:

• M180

or  for local traffic onto the:

• A1173
• A18 

Diversion route map A180 Barnetby Interchange westbound exit slip 

9 February:

• A180 Barnetby - lane 1 closure in place

Diversions will be fully signed.

We'll make every effort to keep disruption to a minimum; however, we apologise in advance for any disturbance or inconvenience caused.

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

19 to 23 January - A63 westbound between Southcoates Roundabout and the A63/A1165 Garrison Roundabout.

Closed overnight closures (8pm-6am) each night.

This work is taking place next to our Castle Street scheme.

Diversion

We'll  use the same diversion as overnight A63 Castle Street works:

• Marfleet Avenue
• Sutton Road
• A1033
• A1079
• A164
• A1
• then onto the A63 at North Ferriby

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’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:

12 December 2025

A64 closed eastbound from the A169/ Old Malton to Brambling Fields (1 night).

Diversion by:

• A169
• A170
• and A64

Old Malton and Brambling Fields diversion route 

16 and 19 January 2026

A64 closed westbound Bull Piece Lane to Brambling Fields

Diversion by:

• A64
• A170
• and A169

A64, westbound Bull Piece Lane to Brambling Fields diversion route

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 Askham Bryan to Bishopthorpe (2 nights)
 
Diversion by:

• A1237
• A59
• A1036
• and A64 eastbound

A64 eastbound Askham Bryan to Bishopthorpe closure 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'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

15-19 December (five nights)

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

5-9 January (five nights)

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

12-16 January (five nights)

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

19-23 January (five nights)

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

26-30 January (five nights)

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

2-6 February (five nights)

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

9-13 February (five nights)

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

16-20 February (five nights)

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

23-27 February (five 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.

We’re modernising electronic message signs on the M1 and M62 in West Yorkshire.

From Monday 12 January, for the safety of our workforce, we’ll need to carry out a series of full overnight closures (9pm-6am) to undertake these works.

Closures

12-23 January

Full closures on the M62 eastbound between junctions 25 (Clifton) and 26 (Chain Bar).

This will be followed by a week of lane closures on this same section.

During these closures, we’re simultaneously carrying out essential bridge repair works at the Green Lane footbridge located just to the West of Hartshead Services underneath the structure.

23 February-6 March

The final set of full overnight closures will take place on the M62 westbound between junctions 26 (Chain Bar) and 25 (Clifton)

This will be followed with a week of lane closures to complete the works.

These works are weather dependent and, due to the amount of lifting required to remove and install signs and signals, cannot be carried out in strong winds.

Diversions

The diversion route is via:

• the A644
• A641
• A58 for eastbound

Vice versa for westbound.

Diversion map for M62 closure junctions 26-25

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 overnight closures (9pm-6am) on the M1 upper deck and the A631 between Meadowhall Roundabout and Tinsley Roundabout. 

We'll alternate closures between the M1 top deck and A631 lower deck:

12-14 January

M1 northbound upper deck (three nights)

21 January

A631 southbound lower deck (one night)

2-4 March

M1 northbound upper deck (three nights)

5 March

A631 southbound lower deck (one night)

20-22 April

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

23 April

A631 southbound lower deck (one night)

8-10 June

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

11 June

A631 northbound lower deck (one night)

27-29 July

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

30 July

A631 northbound lower deck (one night)

11 and 14 September

A631 northbound lower deck (two nights)

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.

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.

From 9 September we’re replacing the cabling to the navigation lights on the M62 Ouse Bridge between junctions 36 (Goole) and 37 (Howden).

These are routine maintenance works and are not connected to the earlier programme of joint repairs on the bridge.

We’ve carried out preliminary works on Hook Lane, which runs alongside the River Ouse underneath the bridge; however, to complete the works, it will be necessary to establish hard shoulder and lane closures.

These closures will consist of a mixture of daytime (9am – 3.30pm) and overnight (8pm-6am) single lane closures on both the east and westbound carriageways.

These will be carried out on various dates, on weekdays between 9 September and January 2026. We will share precise dates as they are confirmed.

Work

We’re improving journeys in West Yorkshire by carrying out essential resurfacing on a stretch of the M62 westbound.

The work will be carried out on the westbound carriageway between junctions 25 (Clifton) and 23 (Outlane), as well as on the westbound exit and entry slips at junction 24 (Ainley Top). 

We’re also renewing six bridge joints, as well as more than 100 marker posts and a number of driver location signs. These are roadside markers that help drivers and emergency services identify an exact location.

Closures

For the safety of drivers and the workforce, we’ll need full overnight weeknight closures (8pm – 6am) on the M62 westbound:

We've  had to postpone some of our overnight works due to recent weather, and to avoid conflicts with other roadworks in the area.

Some further closures have now been scheduled for the New Year as follows:

• Monday 8 December to Friday 12 December – junction 25 to junction 24
• Monday 15 December to Wednesday 17 December – junction 25 to junction 24
• Wednesday 7 January to Friday 9 January – junction 25 to junction 24
• Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January – junction 24 to junction 23
• Monday 19 January to Friday 23 January – junction 24 to junction 23
• Monday 26 January to Friday 30 January – junction 24 to junction 23 
• Monday 2 February to Friday 6 February - junction 25 to junction 23 
• Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February - junction 25-junction 23 
• Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February - junction 25-junction 23 

February dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Diversions

Diversions will be fully signed:

• A644 Wakefield Road
• A643
• A641 (Huddersfield Road / Bradford Road)
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A643
• A629

Diversion for M62 westbound closure 

Junctions 25-23 closure

Follow the diversion route as above.

From Ainley Top Roundabout, continue onto the A643 and back onto the M62 at junction 23.

Please note, we’re also carrying out essential maintenance to a culvert that runs under the M62, at junctions 24 (Ainley Top).

To minimise disruption, we'll use some of the overnight closures on this scheme to progress the works. 

We've tried to minimise disruption as much as possible, however we apologise in advance for any disruption caused and will work to complete the improvements as soon as possible.

Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey if you’re travelling 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.

Works

We’re upgrading the M62 Lofthouse Interchange centre bridge parapets. 

Closure

Lane Closure - 6am Saturday (29 November) to 6am Monday 1 December

We'll be:

• replacing the bridge parapets with stronger, safer barriers which provide better protection for vehicles and pedestrians
• resurfacing the carriageway
• waterproofing the bridge deck
• refurbishing bridge joints
• upgrading the barriers on the east and westbound carriageways
• improving drainage in this section

To keep drivers and our workforce safe, the M62 eastbound will be reduced to single lane running between the exit and entry slips at junction 29.

This may lead to delays on this section.

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

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.

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

17 and 18 December - M62 junction 27 (Gildersome)

M621 link / M62 junction 27 westbound link road closed overnight.

Diversion by Gelderd Road / A62

6 January to 5 February 2026 - M62 junction 29/ M1 junction 42 (Lofthouse)

Closed overnight.

6 and 7 January 2026 – M1 J42 northbound exit slip

M1 J42 northbound exit slip diversion route.

8 January 2026 - M62 junction 29 westbound access slip 

M62 junction 29 westbound access slip diversion route

16, 19, 20, 21 and 22 January 2026 - M62 Junction 29 eastbound access slip 

M62 Junction 29 eastbound access slip diversion route

23, 26, 27, 28, 29 January 2026 - M62 westbound exit to junction 29 

M62 westbound exit to junction 29 diversion route.

3, 4 and 5 February 2026 - M62 access to M1 southbound

M62 access to M1 southbound diversion route.

9 - 20 February 2026 - M62 junction 26 (Chain Bar) eastbound and lane 3 westbound closure

Diversions off the exit slips and back onto the M62 by the entry slips

23 and 24 February 2026 - M62 junction 26 (Chain Bar)

Lane 1 east and westbound 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.

We’re inspecting post-tensioned bridges across Yorkshire and the North East. 

We'll be inspecting these bridges in the future:

• 5054 A1(M) Tickhill
• 4365 M62 Hartshead Moor Services Footbridge
• 608 M1 Doe Lane
• 4395 M62 Birkby Brow
• 4396 M62 Scott Lane Accommodation
• 665 M1 Carr Gate Beck Accommodation
• 5074 A1(M) Sprotbrough Footbridge
• 5080 A1(M) Leys Hill
• 5082 A1(M) Brodsworth Footbridge 

Closures

We may need lane closures to safely access some bridges.

We may also need to temporarily close footpaths.

We'll try to minimise disruption by phasing works and giving advance notice wherever possible. 

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 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.