This is an update on the upgrade work we’re doing to improve safety on the M1 between junctions 10 (Luton Airport) and 13 (Milton Keynes South/Bedford).
In November, we removed roadworks from a 1.3-mile section between junctions 12 (Toddington/Flitwick) to 13 (Milton Keynes South/Bedford), after completing the upgrade work at this location.
We’ve finished installing the new central reservation concrete barrier between junctions 11a (Chalton Interchange for A5/Dunstable North) and 13 (Milton Keynes South/Bedford). We’ll shortly be reopening this 9-mile (14.5km) section by removing the roadworks and the temporary speed limit.
Using existing overnight closures, we’ll start reopening the section between junctions 13 and 11a from tonight Thursday 12 December (southbound). We’ll reopen the northbound carriageway between junctions 11a and 13 from Monday 16 December.
We’ll have a 1.9-mile section of roadworks remaining on the M1 southbound between junction 12 and 11a over the Christmas break. We expect the upgrade work to Toddington services slip road to be completed by Spring 2025.
Please note these are provisional dates which may be subject to change due to conditions outside of our control, such as adverse weather or road incidents. We’ll update our website accordingly with any changes, which can be accessed at:
www.nationalhighways.co.uk/M1junction10-13
We’ll do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum, but we anticipate delays during peak times, so we’re encouraging drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling. We’re sorry for the disruption and inconvenience this may cause to your journeys. We’ll publish regular updates on our project webpage and social media.
We’re working with colleagues across National Highways to ensure that these works are coordinated alongside other maintenance needed on the network, so that we minimise disruption to the public.
Drivers are asked to follow the signed diversion routes during these road closures. Please do not use satellite navigation (sat nav) when following the diversion, as they may give conflicting information. Please be considerate of residents living along the diversion routes when using these roads when the M1 is closed. Diversion timings are approximate and are a guide only: please check Traffic England (www.trafficengland.co.uk) for current traffic conditions.
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