Milton Keynes motorists warned of severe delays of up to 30 minutes as seven road closures loom
There is more traffic misery on the horizon for motorists in Milton Keynes as the latest expected works list reveals seven road closures are looming over the next fortnight.
The most severe delay on Milton Keynes’ roads in the next two weeks is expected to cause a hold-up of at least half an hour for drivers.
Two more will cause moderate delays of between 10 to 30 minutes, it has been announced.
According to the latest expected works list containing notes from National Highways, there are three current closures in the area that are expected to carry on this week:
- A5, from 8pm August 6 to 6am August 12, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 both directions, Old Stratford Roundabout to Thorn Roundabout - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways.
- A5, from 11.59pm April 1 to 6am August 31, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 southbound, Little Brickhill to Little Brickhill - lane closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.
- M1, from 10pm June 7 to 5am September 1, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M1 southbound, junction 14 exit slip - lane closure for developer works on behalf of GTM/Lain O'Rourke.
An additional four closures will start over the next two weeks:
- A5, from 8pm August 11 to 6am August 30, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A5 both directions, Newton Leyes Roundabout to Old Stratford Roundabout - back to back lane closures due to inspection/survey works on behalf of National Highways.
- M1, from 10pm August 12 to 5am August 13, slight delays (under 10 minutes): M1 southbound,, junction 15 to junction 14 - lane closure for communications on behalf of National Highways.
- A421, from 10pm August 15 to 5am August 16, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M1 northbound,, junction 14 to junction 15 - entry slip road closure, lane closures and diversion route due to carriageway - reconstruction/renewal works on behalf of Ringway.
- A421, from 10pm August 20 to 5am August 22, severe delays (more than 30 minutes): M1 southbound, junction 14 exit slip - road closure and diversion route for scheme works on behalf of GTM/MK East project.
National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads are not included in their schedule.