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• M1 Jct 10 to 13 Improvements

Traffic Management

A contra flow remains in operation on the M1 between Junction 10 and north of Junction 11, diverting a lane of southbound traffic onto the northbound carriageway. Traffic on the southbound carriageway is using the hard shoulder as an additional lane. This allows for three lanes of traffic in each direction during the day whilst work takes place.

A contra flow has been installed between Junction 12 and north of J13, diverting a lane of northbound traffic onto the southbound carriageway. Southbound traffic will be able to use the hard shoulder between Junction 13 and 12, allowing 3 lanes to be kept open throughout the day.

The M1 in both directions between Junction 10 and 13 is subject to a 50mph enforceable limit 24 hours a day. This limit controls the flow of traffic providing a more reliable journey for road users and improved safety for both motorists and our workforce.

We are currently using rolling road closures in order to allow some work to be carried out safely. A rolling road closure is when we use Highways Agency Traffic Officer or Police Vehicles to gradually slow down the following motorists and then stop them temporarily to allow enough time for work to be carried out, or for debris or an incident to be cleared in safety.

The majority of the rolling road closures on the M1 Junctions 10-13 are required for the installation of new gantries which span both the Northbound and Southbound carriageways. The installation of gantries is currently programmed for Friday and Saturday nights when traffic flows are lower in order to minimise delays to the travelling public. Some delays are likely during these works and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys. 

NIGHT TIME LANE AND SLIP ROAD CLOSURES - APPROXIMATE HOURS 22:00hrs to 06.00hrs

Friday 3rd February to Sunday 12th February 2012 

Friday 3rd February

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound between Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 then 3 and 2 closed
• A505 at the M1 Jct 11 various lanes closed on the roundabout. All routes still accessible
• Northbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• Northbound Jct 11 Entry

Saturday 4th February

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• Northbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed

Sunday 5th February 

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• Northbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed

Monday 6th February 

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 3 and 2 then 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 all in Contraflow
• Northbound between Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• B530 Fancott Bridleway CLOSED

Tuesday 7th February

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 3 and 2 then 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound Jct 10 Entry slip closed
• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 all in Contraflow
• Northbound between Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 11 Lanes 3 and 2 then 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Southbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed
• B530 Fancott Bridleway CLOSED

Wednesday 8th February 

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 3 and 2 then 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 all in Contraflow
• Northbound between Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 11 Lanes 3 and 2 then 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Northbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• B530 Fancott Bridleway CLOSED

Thursday 9th February 

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 all in Contraflow
• Northbound Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Southbound between Jct 11 and 10, Lanes 3 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Southbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed
• Southbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed
• B530 Fancott Bridleway CLOSED

Friday 10th February

• Northbound between Jct 10 and 12 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 all in Contraflow
• Northbound between Jct 12 and 13 Lanes 1 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 13 and 12 Lanes 3 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Southbound Jct 12 main M1 carriageway closed - use of slip roads as diversion through Junction for bridge works
• Southbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• Southbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed
• B530 Fancott Bridleway CLOSED

Saturday 11th February

• Northbound between Jct 11 and 12 Lanes 3 and 2 closed
• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout
• Northbound Jct 12 main M1 carriageway closed - use of slip roads as diversion through Junction for bridge works
• Southbound Jct 11 Exit slip closed
• Southbound Jct 11 Entry slip closed

Sunday 12th February

• Southbound between Jct 12 and 10 Lanes 1 and 2 closed and various changes to roadworks layout

The plan below shows the area at the A5120/B530 junction we will be working on in blue. The overnight closures are required so that this work can be carried out safely.

Please obey the speed limits, they are in place for your safety and that of our workforce on site. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys whilst the road works are taking place.

Please note that this information is not updated in real time. Please check Traffic England for the latest information and current traffic conditions.