Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason a 40mph speed limit in place on the stretch of dual carriageway of the A1 near Carpenter's Lodge where no visible work was undertaken on or adjacent to the highway or any of the carriageways until several miles further South on 11 July 2022.

The temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of the A1 is currently in place whilst National Highways carry out a range of carriageway maintenance activities on the A1 between Wothorpe and Wansford. Whilst all work is being carried out during week nights, the temporary speed limit is in place for safety reasons whilst the safety barriers are removed and rebuilt.

The works are due to continue until December when all the work is expected to be finished, following which the temporary restrictions will be lifted and the national speed limit reinstated. Please feel free to make contact directly with National Highways who will be happy to answer any detailed questions on this and any other roadworks.