Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update
HIGHWAYS AGENCY News Release issued by COI News Distribution Service on 02 July 2010
Saturday 3 July to Friday 9 July
M1, Junction 34 (Tinsley), east of Sheffield
Slight delays are expected on the M1 at Junction 34 (Tinsley) due to drainage works. There will be one lane open in each direction overnight from 8pm on 3 July until 6am on 4 July.
M62, Junction 26 (Chain Bar) to Junction 27 (Gildersome), south of Bradford and Leeds
Slight delays are expected on the M62 due to central reservation barrier works. There are narrow lanes and a 50mph speed restriction enforced by average-speed cameras between Junctions 26 to 27. Work takes place over 24 hours and is expected to continue until October.
M62, Junction 28 (Tingley), south of Leeds Slight delays are expected on the M62 at Junction 28 (Tingley) due to bridge inspections. One lane will be open in each direction overnight from 10pm on 7 July until 3am on 8 July.
M62, Junction 29 (Lofthouse) to Junction 30 (Rothwell), south of Leeds Slight delays are expected on the M62 between Junction 29 (Lofthouse) and Junction 30 (Rothwell) due to verge barrier, drainage and junction improvements. There will be various lane closures in both directions, narrow lanes and a 50 mph speed restriction enforced by average-speed cameras. Work takes place over 24 hours until August.
M621, Junction 2 (Elland Road), south Leeds Moderate delays are expected on the M621 at Junction 2 (Elland Road) due to resurfacing. The anticlockwise and clockwise exit slip roads at the Islington roundabout will be closed from 5 to 31 July between 9pm and 5.30am with diversions via Junction 1 (anticlockwise) and Junction 3 (clockwise).
A1(M), Junction 36 (Warmsworth), west of Doncaster Moderate delays are expected at Junction 36 of the A1(M) (Warmsworth) due to gas main works. There will be lane closures in both directions on the main carriageway and on the roundabout, and the north and southbound exit and entry slip roads will be closed. Work takes place until 12 August over 24 hours. A diversion will operate via Junctions 35 and 37, or via the M18 Junction 3.
A64, Brambling Fields to Rillington, north east of York
Slight delays are expected on the A64 between Brambling Fields and Rillington due to resurfacing. There will be convoy working in both directions from 5 to 23 July between 8pm and 6am.
Notes to Editors
1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. We manage, maintain and improve England's motorways and trunk roads on behalf of the Secretary of State.
2. Real-time traffic information for England's motorways and major A roads is available:
- From our Traffic Radio service, available on DAB digital radio and the internet at www.trafficradio.org.uk To tune into the DAB service, simply press the "scan" button on your radio. The radio will tune into all available channels and you can select the new service by scrolling through the channels until you reach "Traffic Radio".
- From the web at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or www.highways.gov.uk/mobile if using a phone or mobile device.
Before using any mobile, find a safe place to park. Never stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. Make sure it's safe and legal before you call.
- By phone from the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated phone service on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT residential landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary).
3. For more general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website www.highways.gov.uk, or telephone the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000 at any time (Calls to 0300 numbers will cost no more than 5p per minute from a standard BT residential landline. Call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary, but will be no more than a standard geographic call and will be included in all inclusive minutes and discount schemes).
Safety at roadworks
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.
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Issued on behalf of the Highways Agency by COI News and PR, Yorkshire and the Humber. Media enquiries out of hours should be made to the Highways Agency National Press Office on 0207 081 7443.
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Contacts:
COI Yorkshire and the Humber
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Fax: 0113 346 6095
leeds@coi.gsi.gov.uk
Eleanor Harte
Phone: 0113 346 6087
Fax: 0113 346 6095
Eleanor.Harte@coi.gsi.gov.uk
Highways Out of Hours
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nds.highwaysagency@coi.gsi.gov.uk
