A1 southbound to close near Peterborough all weekend - starting tonight
The A1 will be closed southbound at Peterborough this weekend – starting tonight.
Work is being carried out on the A1 at Water Newton following the fatal accident on the stretch a year ago, which caused serious damage to a culvert.
National Highways have confirmed that major works will take place this weekend, which will close a stretch of the road from Friday night (November 14) until Sunday evening (November 16.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “We’re continuing our work to reinstate two lanes of the southbound carriageway on the A1 near Water Newton, Peterborough.
“To work safely, the A1 southbound will be fully closed between Wansford to Alwalton from 9pm Friday 14 November until 6pm on Sunday 16 November.
“Due to Storm Claudia expected on Friday, this could affect our work schedule.
“If our work is finished earlier than expected, then we will re-open the road ahead of schedule.
“To work safely, the A1 will be fully closed southbound from Wansford to Alwalton.
“We will divert traffic via the A47, A1260 (Nene Parkway) and A1130 (Fletton Parkway).”