A part of the removal of an existing structure the Highways Agency will be closing an area around the Catthorpe Interchange over the weekend of the 7/8 January, 2012.
The diagram above indicates the proposed strategic diversion routes to assist in the demolition of the existing structure, whilst maintaining a safe working area for those undertaking the work and removing the distraction value for passing motorists
Closures to be implemented
This work will require the full closure of
M1 Northbound between junctions 19 ( M6 North off slip ) and 20 ( including closure of the M1 Northbound on slip at junction 19 )
M1 Southbound between junction 19 ( A14 off slip ) and 18
M6 Southbound from the A14 off slip at M1 junction 19.
Closure Timetable
Closures will begin just before midnight on the 6th (Friday night) and could be in place until early afternoon on the 8th (Sunday), though we are planning for most closures to be lifted by midday
Signed Diversion Routes
M1 Northbound
• Traffic diverted off at M1 junction 19 and sign posted onto the M6/M69 to M1 junction 21
• M6 junction 1 would remain open but would not be signposted as a diversion route, due to carriageway capacity issues
M1 Southbound
• Traffic would be signposted off the M1 at junction 21 and follow the M69 - A46 - A45 - M45 diversion route to M1 junction 17
• M1 Southbound will remain open all the way down to M1 junction 19 (A14 off slip) to permit access to M1 junction 20 for local traffic
• Traffic failing to leave the M1 Southbound would have to leave the motorway at M1 junction 19 and then either join the A14 Eastbound or M6 Westbound
• Signs would be placed on the local roads stating “Access to Swinford/Catthorpe only”
M6 Southbound
• M6 traffic destined for the M1 Southbound would be signposted off at M6 junction 2 using A46/A45/M45 to M1 junction 17
• The M6 would remain open all the way up to M1 junction 19 (A14 off slip) for A14 Eastbound and local traffic
A14 Westbound to M1 Northbound
• A14 traffic heading towards M1 Northbound would be signposted onto the M6 Westbound and diverted via the M69 up to M1 junction 21