M1 MOTORWAY(HERTFORDSHIRE) TEMPORARYTRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

M1 MOTORWAY(HERTFORDSHIRE) TEMPORARYTRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited has made an Order on the M1 Motorway in the County of Hertfordshire, under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on the road. The effect of the Order is to authorise the overnight closure of:

(i) the slip road leading from the northbound carriageway of the M1 at Junction 5 (A41/A4008); and
(ii) the slip roads leading to and from the southbound carriageway of the M1 at Junction 6(A405), and Mount Pleasant Lane at its junction with these slip roads.

These measures areinthe interests of road safety while contractors undertake carriageway works, inspections and all associated works. It is expected that the work will last for approximately 10 weeks starting on or after Monday 9th October 2017. The overnight closures will take place between the following times (maximum period):

Monday - Thursday nights 22:00-05:30
Friday nights 23:00-06:00
Saturday nights 22:00-06:00
Sunday nights 22:30-05:30

The Order will come into force on 7 October 2017 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months. Traffic affected by the closure described in (i) above will be diverted northbound to M1 Junction 6 and return. Traffic affected by the closures described in (ii) above will be diverted using other junctions of the M1, and A405, Ashridge Drive, Jenkins Avenue, Old Watford Road, The Uplands and West Riding. The diversion route will vary depending on desired destination. The temporary closures and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.
MTaylor, an Official of Highways England Co. Ltd. Ref: HE/SE/2017/M25/171 Highways England Company Limited, (Company No. 9346363). Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey,GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales. For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@highwaysengland.co.uk. http://www.highways.gov.uk