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The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
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A1 Peterborough to Blyth Grade Separated Junctions
A1 Peterborough to Blyth Grade Separated Junctions
- Status
- Current
- Located in
- Area 7
- Scheme type
- Programme of Major Schemes
The Project
The A1 Trunk Road is a north-south regional route of strategic importance connecting the two sections of the A1(M) at Peterborough in the south and Blyth in the north. Most of this length is of a satisfactory standard but there are localised problems at six roundabouts.
The Highways Agency is replacing the following single level roundabouts with grade separated junctions to reduce congestion, queuing and delays in these areas and to improve a poor safety record:
- Blyth (A1/A614)
- Apleyhead (A1/A614/A57)
- Markham Moor (A1/A57)
- Gonerby Moor (A1/B1174)
- Colsterworth (A1/A151) and the junction of A1/B6403
- Carpenters Lodge (A1/B1081)
For further information about the proposals, see the document Summary of Proposals, which you can find on the right hand document menu.
Update
Colsterworth
Jan 2009 to April 2009
Narrow lanes traffic management and a 50 mph speed limit remain in place at Colsterworth South junction (A1/A151/B676). The link bridge over the A1 between the A151 and B676 has been opened to traffic.
Works to remove the existing roundabout and construct the new main carriageway and slip roads will be carried out.
April 2009 to June 2009
Narrow lanes traffic management and a 50 mph speed limit remain in place at Colsterworth South junction (A1/A151/B676).
The existing roundabout will be removed and the new central reserve will be completed. Construction of the new east and west slip road splitter islands will commence. Temporary running lanes on the northbound carriageway will be removed. New permanent kerb lines will be installed.
June 2009 to July 2009
Narrow lanes traffic management and a 50 mph speed limit remain in place at Colsterworth South junction (A1/A151/B676). In order to complete the works during this phase numerous off-peak and overnight lane closures will be required to re-arrange traffic management.
Surfacing and white lining on the new main carriageway and slip roads will be completed. Construction of splitter islands on the slip roads will be completed. Fencing, lighting, and signs will be installed. Landscaping works will be substantially completed.
August 2009
Finishing works will be carried out under off peak lane closures. This will include some night time working. Works are programmed to be substantially completed at Colsterworth South (A1/A151/B676) junction in August 2009
Journey Planning Information
Seasonal information on road projects and journey planning can be found via the following link: Seasonal Road Project and Journey Planning Information.
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