The Highways Agency has confirmed that it is going to ease the getaway during the Bank Holiday weekend by lifting the roadworks.
To help drivers make smoother and more reliable journeys over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Highways Agency has completed or suspended almost two-thirds of all major roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads.
As part of the Highways Agency’s commitment to ease congestion and help drivers make their journeys more safely and reliably, a total of 18 sets of roadworks will be completed and a further 49 will be suspended between 6am on Friday 22 August and midnight on Monday 25 August. In addition, work on schemes at 33 sites will not start until after the bank holiday, but roadworks at 38 locations will remain in place for the safety of drivers and their passengers.
Drivers are also reminded that the M1 between J32 and J35 will be fully closed at midnight on Saturday 23 August and is expected to remain closed for most of Sunday 24 August, during work to demolish the redundant Tinsley cooling towers. A clearly signed diversion route will be in place.
Derek Turner, Highways Agency Network Operations Director said: “There will be a lot of people taking advantage of the late August Bank Holiday so we expect the roads to the main holiday centre, ports and airports will be busy. The Highways Agency is doing everything it can to help drivers with their journeys - we have removed as many roadworks as possible and we also provide a number of information services that will help drivers. I urge drivers to plan their journeys using the travel information available on our website, the Agency’s Traffic Radio and telephone information services - as well as by listening to local radio traffic bulletins. Drivers should also check their vehicle’s tyres, oil, water and fuel before setting out and allow extra time to plan for breaks and complete their journey safely.”
Before setting off, drivers can help prepare for their journey by tuning into the Highways Agency’s Traffic Radio, available on DAB digital radio and at www.trafficradio.org.uk, or by visiting our website at www.highways.gov.uk or by calling the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 50 40 30.
Simon McBride
