06 July 2012
NEW AND ONGOING WORKS:
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Ongoing - A46 Newark to Widmerpool
Traffic now running on all sections of the new A46 carriageway. Some lane closures still required for verge work and planting.40 mph speed restrictions in place on all approaches to works areas.
Old A46 between Saxondale Junction and Margidunum Junction Times: 24/7
Traffic Management: The old A46 between Saxondale and Margidunum is closed in both directions to allow for the completion of the new roundabout at Margidunum Junction. This will re-open by late June 2012.
Traffic lights
Times: See below for separate times.
Traffic Management: Temporary traffic lights in place at the following locations:
A52 - west of the Saxondale Junction (nights)
A52 - east of the Saxondale Junction (nights)
Old A46, Margidunum to Tenman Lane (24/7)
A46 between A606 Melton Road and Farndon Roundabout, Newark Times: Overnight
Traffic Management:
Northbound
From Sunday 8 July to 12 July - lane closure and chicane in place near Slacks Lane layby, north of Red Lodge junction.
From Wednesday 11 July to 13 July - lane closure and chicane in place near Cropwell Butler underbridge.
Southbound
From Sunday 8 July to Tuesday 10 July - lane closure and chicane in place near Hawton Lane Bridge.
From Monday 9 July to Wednesday 11 July - lane closure and chicane in place near Cropwell Butler underbridge.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Ongoing - M1, Junction 15a, Silverstone for British Grand Prix
Start Date: Sunday 1 July End Date: Tuesday 10 July Times: 6pm till 6am
Traffic Management: Lane 1 on north and southbound entry slip roads closed for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Ongoing - A43, Silverstone for British Grand Prix
Start Date: Monday 2 July End Date: Wednesday 11 July Times: 8pm till 6am
Traffic Management: Lane 2 of the A43 closed and a 50mph speed limit in place for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
New - A43, Brackley Hatch
Start Date: Tuesday 10 July End Date: Saturday 14 July Times: 8pm till 6am
Traffic Management: Southbound carriageway and exit slip road closed for resurfacing works.
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