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Background Information
M1 Jct 10 to 13 Widening
Background Information
The M1 motorway is a very heavily used strategic route linking London with the Midlands and the North. This section of motorway currently carries between 100,000 and 130,000 vehicles per day and is significantly congested during peak times, at roadworks and incidents, causing delays and increasing the risk of accidents.
Scheme Description
The proposed scheme seeks to widen approximately 15 miles (25km) of the M1 corridor from dual 3-lane motorway to dual 4 lanes plus associated junction improvements at junctions 11, 12 and 13. The estimated cost is currently being reviewed.
Progress to Date
In February 2003 the London to South Midland Multi-modal study recommended that the M1 should be widened to four lanes between Junctions 6A and Junction 13. Following this, the Secretary of State confirmed on 9 July 2003 that the proposal to widen the M1 between Junctions 10 and 13 was to be added to the Highways Agency's Programme of Major Schemes (previously known as the Targeted Programme of Improvements).
The Highways Agency has appointed Parsons Brinckerhoff as the firm of consulting engineers to take this scheme forward. The consultants are currently carrying out a thorough review of an earlier scheme developed to Preferred Route Announcement in the mid 1990's. This is necessary to consider any changes that have taken place, such as new developments, changes in design standards and new procedures. A Public Consultation will follow in late 2004.
The Public Consultation was completed on 9 April 2005, with 82% of respondents expressing the view that the proposed improvements to the motorway were necessary. The Secretary of State for Transport considered the views of all those who responded to the consultation, and agreed with the proposals. As a result, in January 2006 the Preferred Route Announcement was made.
Scheme Programme
The anticipated timetable is summarisedi n the Table below. It is subject to completion of statutory procedures and available funding:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public Consultation | 2004 |
| Preferred Route Announcement | 2006 |
| Draft Order Publication | 2007 |
| Public Inquiry | To be announced |
| Start of Works | To be announced |
| Open to Traffic | To be announced |
