M1 disruption for two more years

The Highways Agency has revealed that restrictions will remain in place between junctions 28 and 35a, with the exception of the stretch between junctions 31 and 32, until December 2016.

It is to allow the introduction of “smart motorway”, which would see the hard shoulder scrapped.

Measures put in place will include lane closures, speed restrictions, hard shoulder running and overnight slip road or carriageway closures.

There will also be various restrictions in place on the M18 between junctions 0 and 2 until March.

This week’s restrictions and roadworks include: M1 junction 31 northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight tonight and tomorrow; The M1 junction 32 northbound exit slip road will be closed overnight on Sunday (8).