Press release

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 10 November to Sunday 16 November

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

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M1 junction 30 (Barlborough) to junction 31 (Aston), South Yorkshire: drainage and barrier work

The hardshoulder will be closed in both directions and there will be narrower lanes and a 50 mph speed limit over 24 hours.

M1 junction 39 (Durkar) to junction 42 (Lofthouse), West Yorkshire: smart motorway upgrade

The hardshoulder will be closed in both directions and there will be narrower lanes and a 50mph speed limit in place over 24 hours until autumn 2015.

Various other overnight slip road, lane and carriageway closures may also be in place. There will be a full carriageway closure southbound between junction 40 and junction 41 for four nights from 10 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. There will be a full carriageway closure southbound between junction 39 and junction 40 for three nights from the 14 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 41 (Carr Gate), West Yorkshire: slip road and roundabout widening

The southbound exit slip and entry slip road will be closed for three nights from the 10 November between 7pm and 6am, with a clearly signed diversion route. The northbound exit and entry slip road will be closed for three nights from the 10 November between 7pm and 6am, with a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 36 (Tankersley) to junction 37 (Dodworth), South Yorkshire: resurfacing works

The northbound entry slip road will be closed for three nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am, with a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 37 (Dodworth) to junction 38 (Haigh), South Yorkshire: surfacing works

The southbound entry slip road will be closed for seven nights from the 3 November between 8pm and 6am, with a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 36 (Tankersley) to junction 37 (Dodworth), South Yorkshire: bridge works

There will be single lane running on the southbound carriageway for five nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am.

M1 junction 38 (Haigh) to junction 39 (Durkar), West Yorkshire: pavement patching

There will be single lane running on the northbound carriageway and the entry and exit slips closed for the services for three nights from the 12 November between 8pm and 6am.

M1 junction 28 to 31 and 32 to 35a, Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire/Yorkshire: smart motorway

Until spring 2015 there will be various restrictions in place to allow for the construction of the smart motorway. These include lane closures, speed restrictions, hard shoulder running and overnight slip road or carriageway closures.

Delays are expected on the M1 northbound at junctions 30 and 31 from 6am on Saturday 8 November to 10am the following day. Also at junctions 28 and 29 from 6am on Saturday 14 November to 10am the following day due to lane closure

This week the following overnight lane and slip road closures will be in place from approx. 8pm to 6am:

  • M18 northbound between J0 and J2, 6, 11, 12, 14 November
  • M18 southbound between J2 and J0, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14 November
  • M1 northbound between J27 and 29, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 November
  • M1 J28 / A38 Roundabout gyratory inner lane closed, 6, 14 November
  • M18 southbound to M1 northbound link CLOSED, 7 November, diversion M1 southbound to J31 and return
  • M1 southbound between J31 and J27, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 November
  • M1 northbound J32 exit slip CLOSED, 8, 14 November, diversion to J33 and return
  • M1 southbound J28 exit slip CLOSED, 8, 9, 10, 11 November, diversion to J27 and return
  • M1 southbound J28 entry slip CLOSED, 8, 9, 11 November, diversion to J29 and return
  • M1 northbound J28 entry slip CLOSED, 12, 13, 16 November
  • M1 northbound J28 exit slip CLOSED, 13, 15, 16 November, diversion to J29 and return
  • M18 southbound J1 entry slip CLOSED, 10, 11, 12, 13 November, diversion to J2 and return
  • M18 southbound J1 exit slip CLOSED, 12 November, diversion to M1 J33 and return
  • M18 northbound J1 exit slip CLOSED, 10, 11 November, diversion to J2 and return

M18 junction 2 (Wadworth) to junction 3 (St Catherines), South Yorkshire: Carriageway Widening Scheme

The hardshoulder will be closed with narrow lanes running with a 50mph speed restriction northbound and southbound over 24hrs until February 2015.

M18 junction 5 (Wadworth), South Yorkshire: Roundabout Widening Scheme

The hardshoulder will be closed with various overnight closures on the roundabout with 24/7 lane closures on the northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip until April 2015.

M18 junction 4 (Armthorpe) to junction 3 (St Catherines, South Yorkshire: Patching Works

The southbound carriageway will closed for five nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route

M62 junction 30 (Rothwell) to junction 32 (Castleford), West Yorkshire: electrical work

There will be narrow lanes with a 50mph speed restriction over 24 hours, and the hard shoulder will be closed in both directions until early 2015.

There will be a full carriageway closure eastbound between junction 31 and junction 32 for two nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M62 junction 22 (West Yorkshire) Roadmarkings

The westbound exit slip will be closed overnight on the 11 November between 8pm to 6am with a clearly signed diversion in place. M62 junction 33 (East Riding) Roadmarkings

The westbound entry slip will be closed overnight on the 12 November between 8pm to 6am with a clearly signed diversion in place.

M62 junction 27 (West Yorkshire) Roadmarkings

The eastbound exit slip will be closed for two nights on the 13 November between 8pm to 6am with a clearly signed diversion in place.

M180 junction 3 (Midmoor) to M180 junction 2 (Woodhouse), Humberside: surfacing works

There will be a full carriageway closure westbound for seven nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

A1m junction 34 (Blyth) to junction 38 (redhouse), South Yorkshire, roadmarkings and studs

There will be a full carriageway closure northbound for five nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

  • 10 November closure is from junction 34 to junction 35
  • 11 November closure is from junction 34 to junction 35
  • 12 November closure is from junction 35 to junction 36
  • 13 November closure is from junction 36 to junction 37
  • 14 November closure is from junction 37 to junction 38

A64 Whitwell Duals, North Yorkshire: roadmarkings

There will be convoy working (speed 10mph) on the eastbound carriageway for three nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am. There will be convoy working (speed 10mph) on the westbound carriageway for three nights from the 12 November between 8pm and 6am.

A64 Tadcaster to Bilbrough, North Yorkshire: patching works.

There will be a full carriageway closure westbound for six nights from the 10November between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

A616 Stocksbridge Bypass, South Yorkshire: new roundabout installation

There will a 30mph speed limit in place 24 hours a day until November 2014.

A616 Wortley to Westwood, South Yorkshire: Pavement patching

There will be convoy working (speed 10mph) on the eastbound & westbound carriageway for five nights from the 10 November between 8pm and 6am.

The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks:

  • Keep within the speed limit – it is there for your safety.
  • Get into the correct lane in good time – don’t keep switching.
  • Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
  • Be alert for works’ traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
  • Keep a safe distance – there could be queues in front.
  • Observe all signs – they are there to help you.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways Agency press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 7 November 2014