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Roadworks Ahead: Multiple Closures Expected to Cause Delays on A1 and A421 in England

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Road maintenance and construction works on the A1 and A421 motorways in England are expected to cause delays for motorists in the coming weeks. According to the latest updates from National Highways, four closures are already in place, with an additional eight closures scheduled to begin over the next two weeks. Drivers can expect waits of up to 30 minutes in some areas, while others will face shorter delays of under 10 minutes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four closures are already in place on the A1, causing slight delays of under 10 minutes, including a 9pm to 5am closure until April 1, 2027, on the A428 both directions, causing moderate delays of 10-30 minutes.
  • Eight additional closures are scheduled to begin over the next two weeks, including a 9pm June 24 to 5am July 2 closure on the A1 northbound, causing slight delays of under 10 minutes.
  • The A421 westbound closure from 8pm tonight to 6am tomorrow is expected to cause slight delays of under 10 minutes, with a diversion route in place.
  • National Highways is undertaking repairs and construction works on behalf of the highway authority, with various lanes and carriageways closed in different sections.
  • Motorists are advised to check for updates before embarking on their journeys to avoid prolonged waits.
  • Specific closures include:

+ A1 northbound, Baldock Services to Astwick - lane closure for horticulture on behalf of National Highways

+ A1 both directions, Buckden to Baldock - carriageway closure, lane closures and diversion route for horticulture works on behalf of National Highways

+ A1 northbound, Crown roundabout to Cambourne - carriageway closure for construction & bypass/new on behalf of National Highways

+ A1 southbound, Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and diversion routes for construction bypass/new on behalf of National Highways

Statistics:

  • 8pm tonight to 6am tomorrow, A421 westbound closure, causing slight delays (under 10 minutes)
  • 9pm tonight to 5am tomorrow, A1 southbound closure from Sandy to Stratford, causing slight delays (under 10 minutes)
  • April 1, 2027, A428 carriageway closure, moderate delays (10-30 minutes)
  • 2-week timeframe, 8 additional closures scheduled to begin on the A1 and A421
  • National Highways undertakes repairs and construction works on behalf of the highway authority
  • 9pm to 5am closure until June 27 on the A1, causing slight delays (under 10 minutes)

Sources:

  • National Highways, expected works list, notes from National Highways
  • Central Bedfordshire Council, local authority works on behalf of National Highways
  • National Highways, carriageway reconstruction/renewal on the A1

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