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A1(M) Junction 6 Northbound New Layout
A1(M) Junction 6 Northbound New Layout
- Status
- Completed
- Located in
- Area 5
- Scheme type
- Other
The Project
A scheme to improve safety on the A1(M) northbound at Junction 6 was completed on Friday 30th March 2007.
The A1 (M) northbound is a 3 lane carriageway but at junction 6 it reduces to 2 lanes. Previous markings and signs meant that as the carriageway goes from 3 lanes to 2 lanes, lane 1 was lost leaving lane 2 and 3 continuing past junction 6 of the A1(M).
The old highway marking arrangement forced slower traffic in lane 1 to merge with the faster traffic in lanes 2 & 3 which caused congestion. It also meant that many HGV’s using lane 1 of the carriageway had to move into lane 2 which caused side swipe incidents.
To prevent this from happening and improve safety we have implemented a new layout and signs. The road now merges from lane 3 to lane 2, but instead of lane 1 being lost lane 3 will be lost. Please see the 'Diagrams' page for a diagram of the new layout.
This means that HGV’s no longer have to switch lanes. Instead traffic from lane 3 merges into lane 2. We have also improved the safety fence and pavement in the area.
