A1(M) Motorway (Junction 52 to Junction 51) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
THE A1(M) MOTORWAY
(JUNCTION 52 TO JUNCTION 51)
(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION AND PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited intends to make an Order on the A1(M) Motorway, in the County of North Yorkshire, to enable resurfacing works to be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to start on Monday  13 April 2026 for 1 month, or until completed.

The effect of the Order will be, between 8pm and 6am, at times during the works, to:

(i)   close the A1(M) southbound carriageway from the exit slip road at Junction 52 to the entry slip road at Junction 51, a distance of 10500 metres;

(ii)  close the A1(M) southbound entry slip road at Junction 52;

(iii) close the A1(M) southbound exit slip road at Junction 51;

It will also be necessary, for 24 hours a day to:

(iv) impose a temporary 50mph speed restriction on the A1(M) southbound carriageway from 1600 metres north of the exit slip road at junction 52 to 200 metres south of the entry slip road at junction 51, a distance of 12200 metres; and

(v)  impose a temporary 50mph speed restriction on the A1(M) southbound exit and entry slip roads at junction 52.

During the closures suitably signed alternative routes will be available at all times.

Traffic signs will indicate the extent of the restrictions (which will not apply to emergency service vehicles or special forces vehicles) and prohibitions (which will not apply to emergency service vehicles or vehicles being used in connection with the said works or for winter maintenance or traffic officer purposes). The Order comes into force on 12 April 2026 and has a maximum duration of eighteen months.

The contact for any further information about this notice is Naveed Ahmed. For enquiries, please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 03001235000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk

SHARON BROWN, National Highways, 2 City Walk, LEEDS, LS11 9AR.