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Construction Plans
NOTE: The section below on Construction Plans refers to the widening of the M1 Junctions 10-13 to four lanes in each direction. As of April 2008 the HA are considering whether hard shoulder running could provide a better value solution, at least for parts of the scheme.
It is intended that the construction of the scheme would begin in 2008, with the main construction works starting in Spring 2009. Construction would initially be undertaken on the northern section, before proceeding to the southern section. Completion of construction is expected by late 2011.
Prior to the main construction, preliminary activities would include site clearance, re-locating of habitats, archaeological investigations and diversion of utility service lines. Demolition of the disused Luton-Dunstable railway bridge would also take place during this time.
A construction compound would be located to the south of Junction 12, on an area of land between the M1 and the B597 Luton Road. This location is central to the scheme, providing the best access to works as well as catering for environmental, traffic and logistical issues. It would also be necessary to establish a number of smaller compounds and materials storage areas. These would typically be located within the scheme boundary or on land required for construction activities.
Approximately 1.8 million cubic metres (3.2 million tonnes) of material would be excavated during construction, which would be used wherever possible for the construction of earthworks and for landscaping purposes. The transport of material to or from site would be minimised wherever practicable.
Areas of land required temporarily during construction would be returned to agricultural use or landscaped after completion of construction.
The current alignment of the existing motorway, in particular its location through the urban area of Luton, is such that some disruption to local people, as well as to users of the motorway and associated side roads, is unavoidable. The scheme has been designed to minimise this disruption as much as possible during construction.
Environmental impacts that could occur at times during construction of a scheme of this scale include:
- construction noise and vibration;
- generation of dust;
- deposition of mud on roads;
- accidental spillages of fuels, oil or other materials;
- visual intrusion; and
- impacts on ecology and cultural heritage features
These would be controlled and minimised through good site practice and dedicated environmental management.
