A1: Speed Limits

(asked on 11th September 2018) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the temporary 40mph speed limit on the A1 at Buckden and A1(M) north to be removed; and if he will make a statement.


Answered by
Jesse Norman Portrait
Jesse Norman
This question was answered on 9th October 2018

The traffic management arrangements on the A1, including the reduced speed limit and narrow lanes, have been designed to minimise the impact of the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme on road users by keeping the existing number of lanes open wherever possible. Temporary speed restrictions will remain until the A1(M) from Brampton Hut to Alconbury is opened in Summer 2019.

Traffic management is only applied during roadworks when it is absolutely necessary for the safety of road users and the workforce. At times it is necessary to close the A1 between Alconbury and Buckden, in which case a diversion route is put in place utilising the A14 Spur and the A1198/A428. These closures generally take place overnight between 9pm and 6am the following morning when the road is less busy. However, if the overnight works are completed ahead of schedule, Highways England will re-open the road early.

Highways England continue to work closely with Cambridgeshire County Council, the local highway authority, and the police to address any negative impacts whilst the diversions are in place. Monthly meetings are held to address concerns raised by residents. Highways England have also met with Parish Councillors from across the project and work hard to resolve any issues.

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