Press release

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 9 March to Sunday 15 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 March 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.

M1 junction 28 to 31 and 32 to 35a, Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire/Yorkshire: Smart Motorway

Until winter 2016 there will be various restrictions in place on the M1 between junctions 28 and 35a 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. Until March 2015 there will be various restrictions in place on the M18 between junction 0 and 2. These include lane closures, speed restrictions, hard shoulder running and overnight slip road or carriageway closures.

This week the following full overnight closures will be in place between 8pm and 6am:

  • Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March – M1 junction 31 southbound entry slip road
  • Wednesday 11 March – M1 junction 28 southbound exit slip road and A38 eastbound between M1 junction 28 and East Midlands Designer Outlet
  • Thursday 12 March – M1 junction 28 southbound exit slip road and A38 westbound between East Midlands Designer Outlet and M1 junction 28
  • Friday 13 March – M1 junction 28 northbound exit slip road and A38 westbound from M1 junction 28 to Bramble Way
  • Saturday 14 March – M1 junction 31 northbound entry slip road and the A38 westbound between M1 junction 28 and Bramble Way.

All closures will have a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 30 (Barlborough) to junction 31 (Aston), South Yorkshire: Smart motorway upgrade

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

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

The hard shoulder 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. There will be a full carriageway closure southbound between junction 39 and junction 40 for three nights from the 13 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. The northbound entry slip road at junction 41 with be closed for five nights from the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. There will be a full carriageway closure northbound between junction 41 and junction 42 for two nights on the 14 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M1 junction 41 (Carr gate), West Yorkshire: Traffic signal upgrade

The northbound exit slip road will be closed for five nights from the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M18 junction 2 (Wadworth) to junction 3 (St Catherines), South Yorkshire: Carriageway widening scheme

The hard shoulder will be closed with narrow lanes running with a 50mph speed restriction northbound and southbound over 24hrs until March 2015. The northbound entry slip road at junction 2 will be closed overnight on the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. There will be a full carriageway closure northbound between the slip roads at junction 2 for two nights from the 10 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. The northbound entry slip road at junction 2 will be closed overnight on the 12 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route. There will be a full carriageway closure northbound from junction 2 to junction 3 overnight on the 13 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M18 junction 5 (Ings), South Yorkshire: Roundabout widening scheme

The hard shoulder will be closed with a lane 1 closure on the northbound entry and lane 2 on northbound exit until April 2015.

M18 Junction 4 (Armthorpe) to junction 5 (Ings), South Yorkshire: road markings and studs

There will be a full carriageway closure northbound between junction 4 and junction 5 for two nights from the 14 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M62 junction 29 (Lofthouse), West Yorkshire: Technology work

The eastbound entry slip road at junction 29 will be fully closed overnight on the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M180 junction 4 (Broughton) to M180 junction 5 (Barnetby), Humberside, bridge work

There will be single lane running eastbound for overnight on the 9 March between 8pm and 6am.

M180 junction 3 (Midmoor) to M180 junction 4 (Broughton), Humberside: Technology work

There will be a full carriageway closure westbound between junction 3 and junction 4 overnight on the 13 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

M181/M180 junction 3 (Midmoor) to M181 Frodingham, Humberside: Barrier work

There will be a 24/7 lane 1 closure southbound and northbound in place till 30 March.

A1M Junction 38 (Rehouse), South Yorkshire: Barrier work

The northbound exit and entry slip roads at junction 38 will be closed for fifteen nights from the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

A63 Mytongate Gyratory to Garrison Road, Humberside: Resurfacing work

There will be a full carriageway closure eastbound for five nights from the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

A64 Staxton to Seamer, North Yorkshire: Pavement patching

There will be a full carriageway closure eastbound between Staxton and Seamer 24/7 from the 13 March 8pm to 16 March 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

A64 Pickering to Brambling fields, North Yorkshire: Pavement patching.

There will be a full carriageway closure eastbound for five nights from the 9 March between 8pm and 6am with a clearly signed diversion route.

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 6 March 2015