A 54 metre long gantry has been installed along the M23 ahead of a 38 hour road closure for Smart motorway works. The gantry, weighing more than 84 tonnes, was installed at junction 8 of the M23 adjacent to the M25 on Monday (May 13), closing the road from 10pm until 4am on Tuesday (May 14). Full road closures will begin Thursday (May 16) from junction 10 to junction 8 northbound plus the Gatwick Spur entry slip, running until 4am on Friday (May 17). Contractor Kier will carry out the main body of work in a 38-hour period from 10pm on Friday (May 17) to midday on Sunday (May 19). The westbound Gatwick spur will be closed meaning no access to the airport from the M23. Read More Today's top stories Diversion routes The diversion route will be via junction 10 of the M23, A264, A22, rejoin at junction 6 M25. Diversion for Gatwick will be junction 10 M23, A2011, A23, Airport Way and into Gatwick Airport. The main body of work will run from Friday night to Sunday at midday, when Kier will … [Read more...] about HUGE gantry installed along M23 ahead of 38-hour road closure
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Police complete investigations after A1(M) after crash: Road reopen after collision causes miles of tailbacks
The A1(M) has now reopened after a crash caused miles of congestion. Highways England reported this morning the southbound carriageway of the motorway was closed between Junction 51 (Leeming bar) and Junction 50 (A61) due to a two-car collision where a car had overturned.It came as thousands of drivers from the North East are heading off on Easter breaks and day trips.Highways England said at one stage there was congestion for four miles back to Catterick. A diversion was in place.The agency tweeted just before 2pm that the road was due to reopen after police completed investigations.Another crash in North Yorkshire also caused delays for drivers today when the A19 was blocked in both directions. Speed camera in place today after complaints about drivers breaking the limit on village road Police releasing trapped traffic after A19 blocked in both directions and air ambulance scrambled following crash … [Read more...] about Police complete investigations after A1(M) after crash: Road reopen after collision causes miles of tailbacks
Police complete investigations after A1(M) after crash: Road due to reopen after collision causes miles of tailbacks
Drivers should soon be free from delays after a crash on the A1(M). Highways England reported this morning the southbound carriageway of the motorway was closed between Junction 51 (Leeming bar) and Junction 50 (A61) due to a two-car collision where a car had overturned.It came as thousands of drivers from the North East are heading off on Easter breaks and day trips.Highways England said at one stage there was congestion for four miles back to Catterick. A diversion was in place.The agency tweeted just before 2pm that the road was due to reopen after police completed investigations.Meanwhile, another crash in North Yorkshire has also been causing delays for drivers, with the A19 blocked in both directions and the Great North Air Ambulance scrambled after the incident. Metro disruption: Trains off on section of Sunderland and South Tyneside lines as track renewal work begins A19 blocked in both directions and air ambulance scrambled after crash … [Read more...] about Police complete investigations after A1(M) after crash: Road due to reopen after collision causes miles of tailbacks
Lorry crash on A14 causing severe delays near Bar Hill
There are severe delays following a two lorry crash on the A14 near Bar Hill. The A14 eastbound is partially blocked from J28 Bucking Way Road (Cambridge Services / Boxworth) to J29 Hattons Road (Bar Hill). The road is blocked and there is slow traffic due to recovery work from the accident which involved two lorries. There are long delays on approach and congestion to J27 (Fenstanton). Traffic is also slowing on the Westbound side to look at the accident in the construction area. There are severe delays of around 45 minutes and increasing on A14 Eastbound between J27 Mill Road (Fenstanton) and J28A Hill Farm Cottages (Lolworth). Drivers are being told to seek alternative routes where possible. You can also stay in the loop with the Cambridgeshire Live app, which will alert you with Cambridgeshire's breaking news and travel updates. You can also follow us on twitter and like us on Facebook for regular updates on what is happening in your county. You can stay up to date with all the … [Read more...] about Lorry crash on A14 causing severe delays near Bar Hill
Landlords are quitting this Stoke-on-Trent bar TONIGHT after ‘fabulous’ 3 years
The landlords of a popular town centre bar are 'hoping to drink the place dry' tonight after ending their lease on the venue. They are quitting Chillz bar, in Westport Road, Burslem, after a three-year stint. It comes as Burslem is getting 'quieter' and rates and rents are not getting any cheaper. Now the landlords want to thank their customers for a 'fabulous' three years. In a statement on the bar's Facebook page, they said: "We are sad to say we are not renewing our lease at Chillz bar. Burslem is a bit quiet compared to other years and rents, rates and bills stay the same or get higher. "We have had three years there with absolutely fabulous customers and want to thank everyone for their custom over the years. We also want to thank all of the bands and DJs that have played for us and the staff who have worked their socks off with us. "We hope to see many familiar faces this weekend and we will be there on Saturday for our goodbyes and cuddles. We have Pete Carney on all night and … [Read more...] about Landlords are quitting this Stoke-on-Trent bar TONIGHT after ‘fabulous’ 3 years