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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

A1: Peterborough

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government for how many weeks there have been traffic restrictions on the A1 between Wansford and Peterborough; for how many more weeks they expect those restrictions to be in place; and what are the reasons for those restrictions.

Answer

National Highways (NH) has had traffic restrictions on the A1 at Water Newton to Stibbington in place from 1 November 2024 as a large agricultural vehicle caused substantial damage to the bridge. This has required nearside lane closures that will be in place until 12 September 2025.

NH has 16 planned overnight closures during the period 17 July 2025 until 4 October 2025 to carry out various temporary maintenance and technology works to maintain the network. NH plan to carry out the work overnight to limit disruption to drivers during the day.

NH has an Interim remedial scheme where it will undertake interventions to widen the A1 to allow for 2 lanes running. This will begin in September 2025 and finish in October 2025. This will require a combination of initial nighttime closures followed by a series of 6 weekend closures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9485
Session
2024-26
Related items
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Subjects
Peterborough Road traffic control A1
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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