Upcoming Road Closures in the UK: Expected Delays and Diversion Routes

Motorists in the UK should be aware of multiple road closures planned for the coming week, with seven already in place and a further 10 set to begin over the next two weeks. The closures, revealed in the latest expected works list from National Highways, will result in moderate to slight delays, with some roads closed for several weeks.

Key Takeaways:

• A total of 17 road closures are expected to take place in the UK, with 7 already in place and 10 set to begin over the next two weeks.
• The closures will affect major roads, including the M1 and A1, as well as local roads such as the A421 and A5.
• Motorists should expect moderate to slight delays, with some roads closed for up to 6 weeks.
• The closures are due to various works, including carriageway improvement and upgrade works, communications works, and horticulture cutting and planting works.
• National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, and will not include closures of smaller roads in their schedule.

Statistics:

• 7 road closures already in place, with 10 set to begin over the next two weeks.
• 5 of the closures will result in moderate delays (10-30 minutes), while 12 will result in slight delays (under 10 minutes).
• The closures will affect a total distance of over 100 miles of road.
• The works are expected to be completed by April 1 2027, with some closures expected to last up to 6 weeks.

Sources:

• [National Highways expected works list](https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk/about-us/our-performance/expected-works)
• [National Highways press release](https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk/news-and-insights Archive/press-releases/a428-m1-and-amp3-road-hackney-bucks-and-peterborough-to-continue-summer-with-large-scale-works/?q=%20National%20Highways)

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