A1(M) roadworks to be finished by Christmas

A long-running roadworks scheme that has been the cause of delays on part of the A1 and A1(M) in West Yorkshire is set to be completed in time for Christmas. Work to repair two bridges at Wentbridge, near Pontefract, began in February 2023, but the completion date was pushed back after defects were discovered, according […]

Years of A1(M) roadworks have made life ‘hell’ for Yorkshire village

Two and a half years ago, a series of essential repairs began on a stretch of the A1(M) on the border of West and South Yorkshire. According to the BBC, the work on the Wentbridge Viaduct and Wentedge Road Bridge was meant to be finished by summer 2024, but after defects were discovered, the completion […]

Herts: A1(M) reopens after defect detected

A “significant defect” has been fixed on the A1(M) in Hertfordshire, says National Highways. The northbound stretch of the road between the Welwyn and Stevenage junctions reopened at about 06:00 GMT on Saturday after being closed since 21:00 on Thursday for repairs. The 5m (16ft) dip was identified after 45 core-probe tests were carried out […]