A1(M) Junctions 1-6, Temporary Overnight Closures/Restrictions due to Maintenance Works

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A1(M) MOTORWAY (JUNCTIONS 1-6) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways has made an Order on the A1(M) Motorway in the County of Hertfordshire, under Sections 14(1)(a), 14(1)(c) and 14(7) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on, or in the vicinity of, the road.

The effect of the Order is, in phases, to: -

1. authorise the overnight closure of -

(a) both carriageways of the A1(M) between Junction 1 (M25 Junction 23) and Junction 6 (A1000), and all slip/ link roads leading to and from those carriageways;

(b) the entire circulatory systems at A1(M) Junction 3 (A414) and A1(M) Junction 4 (A6129); and

(c) the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip and link roads described in 1. (a) above.

2. authorise the overnight suspension of the Motorway Regulations prohibiting use of the outside lane by HGVs on the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above.

3. authorise the overnight use of the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip/link roads described in 1. (a) above.

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature and A1(M) project works.

The duration and scope of each closure or provision above will vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works will start on or after 2nd January 2024. There is a process being trialled which will extend the below hours on the A1(M) to between 19:00 and 06:00 (maximum period) on any day, subject to traffic counts and the standard local authority permissions.

The overnight closures will otherwise be in operation between:

Monday - Thursdays 22:00 - 05:30

Fridays 23:00 - 06:00

Saturdays 22:00 - 06:00

Sundays 22:30 - 05:30

Planned maintenance work will be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. Please see National Highways website for specific details on any upcoming closures.

The Order will come into force on 2nd January 2024 and remain in force until 24th December 2024.

Traffic affected by the closures will be diverted via other junctions of the A1(M), or by using the M25, A414, A1001, A1081, A6129 and the B197. The diversion in operation will vary according to the closure in force, and the roads listed are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions. The temporary closures, hard shoulder and HGV outside lane running and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.

H Blyth, an Official of National Highways Ltd.

Ref: NH/SE/2024/AREA5MWAY/RNO

National Highways, (Company No 9346363).

Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ.

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