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M1 Jct 6a to 10 Widening
M1 Jct 6a to 10 Widening
- Status
- Current
- Located in
- Area 8
- Scheme type
- Programme of Major Schemes
Latest Roadworks Information
The latest schedule of closures and alternative routes is available from the Roadworks Information page in the right hand menu.
Please note that this information is not updated in real time - you should also check Traffic England for the latest information and current traffic conditions. Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance.
There will be some lane restrictions remaining on the link/ slip roads between Junction 7 and Junction 8 which will remain at 50mph.
Completion Ceremony
A ceremony to mark the completion of the widening works on the main carriageway was attended by The Right Honourable Geoff Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Transport on Friday 23 January 2009.
The Project
Works to widen the M1 Junctions 6A - 10, commenced mid March 2006 and have been mainly completed.
The M1 is one of the busiest motorways in Britain and is a strategic link between London, the Midlands and the North. The section between Junctions 6A and 10 is approximately 10 miles (17 km) long, stretching from the M25 through to Luton, and carries an average of 160,000 vehicles per day with long delays previously experienced at peak times.
The Works
Work has been carried out on both carriageways of the M1 between J6A and J10 to bring it up to a full standard four lane motorway with continuous hard shoulders. This was achieved by widening the following sections:
- Junctions 6A-7 southbound
- Junctions 8-9 northbound and southbound
- Junctions 9-10 southbound
Other works included:
- Construction of new parallel roads between Junctions 7 and 8 to cater for local traffic travelling between Hemel Hempstead and St. Albans.
- Widening or replacement of 11 underbridges on one or both carriageways.
- Replacement of 7 overbridges.
- Extensive public utility diversions, notably the overhead power cables at Junction 10 and near Redbourn.
It was necessary to acquire land for the scheme as identified at the Public Inquiry, however no properties have been demolished.
Works planned for 2009
- Localised hard shoulder closures for finishing works
- Planting at various locations.
- There may be some overnight restrictions - these will be published in advance on the roadworks page.
