A1 closure: Yorkshire motorway to close heading northbound overnight ahead of viaduct work
The Grade II-listed Wentbridge Viaduct is to undergo a programme of waterproofing and resurfacing, with road marking and studs also being replaced. The waterproofing under the road surface layer helps to protect the structure from corrosion and reduces the need for repairs in the future.
National Highways Project Manager John Stebbing said: “While this work is carried out, we strongly advise people planning to travel in this area to plan their journeys in advance and allow more time to reach their destination.
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Hide Ad“We’re also mindful that our work may cause disruption in the local area, where the traffic is being diverted. Please be assured that we are working hard to keep traffic on our motorway network as much as possible. In instances when traffic needs to be diverted on to local roads, we are asking drivers to use the A628.
“We apologise in advance to drivers and residents close to the work for any disruption, and we thank them in advance for their patience while this essential work is completed.”
The full work is set to begin in April and be completed by autumn. Following the completion of the viaduct work, National Highways will also start to replace the central pier at the nearby Wentedge Road Bridge, along with the parapets, joints, surfacing and temporary realignment of the carriageway. This is expected to be completed by winter 2023.
But first, preparation works will take place over the next few weeks.
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Hide AdIt mans the northbound carriageway from Barnsdale Bar to Ferrybridge Interchange will close overnight, between 8pm to 6am, on the following dates:
Monday 6 February
Tuesday 7 February
Friday 10 February
Monday 13 February
Tuesday 14 February
Monday 20 March
Tuesday 21 March
Wednesday 22 March
The southbound carriageway between the same stretch will close between 8pm and 6am on these nights
Wednesday 8 February to Thursday 9 February
Wednesday 15 February to Friday 17 February
Monday 20 February to Friday 24 February
Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March
Monday 6 March to Friday 10 March
Monday 13 March to Friday 17 March