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M1 J25 - 28 controlled motorways
Introduction
Works to widen the M1 to 4 lanes in each direction between junctions 25 and 28 are currently underway and are programmed to be completed in Autumn 2010, although we hope that works might be finished sooner than that.
Plans to roll out a scheme to improve road safety and help reduce congestion through variable speed limits on the newly improved M1 Junctions 25 to 28 were recently announced.
The Controlled Motorway Scheme will be implemented on both carriageways of the motorway and is expected to accrue the following benefits:-
- Reduction in the impact and frequency of accidents / incidents;
- Allowing faster response to incidents and reduce clear-up times;
- Reduction in congestion at recognised bottlenecks;
- Achieve best use of the existing road space; and
- Provide faster and more reliable journey times.
The Controlled Motorway Scheme will greatly benefit drivers on this section of the motorway by helping to reduce congestion and make drivers' journeys safer and more reliable by smoothing traffic flows.
The consultation process commences on 4th February 2010 and will last for 12 weeks until 29th April 2010.
Members of the public, stakeholder groups, representative organisations and businesses affected by these proposals are asked to make contact with us to express their views. Comments are to be sent in writing to the address provided in the Consultation Pack.
A copy of the Consultation Pack can be downloaded below:
- Consultation Document (PDF 1.06MB)
- Impact Assessment - Appendix A (PDF 93.3KB)
- Consultation Response Form - Appendix B (Word Version 72.5KB)
- Consultation Response Form - Appendix B (PDF Version 25.1KB)
- List of Consultees - Appendix C (PDF 38KB)
How to Respond
Please respond to the consultation in writing at the following address:
Stephen Wrenn
Highways Agency
Broadway
Broad Street
Birmingham
B15 1BL
Email: M1eastmidlands@highways.gsi.gov.uk
What Happens Next
All responses received from consultees within the consultation period will be considered and responded to as necessary. Following the consultation a summary report will be made available on the Highways Agency website. The summary report will provide an analysis of responses received and provide justification for the selected option outlined in the Impact Assessment.
Subject to the results of the consultation, and the progress of the construction scheme currently underway, we envisage that the Controlled Motorway Scheme will be implemented in Summer 2010.
