Drivers are being warned to expect delays for more than two weeks when a major motorway junction is shut for resurfacing works.
The M1 Junction 5 Roundabout at the Berrygrove Interchange is due to be closed overnight from March 3 to March 21 while the works take place.
Disruption is also likely in Beechen Grove, Watford, when a lane is set to be shut for ten days to enable a crane to be dismantled, while roadworks lasting for two weeks are also poised to start early next at the junction of Whippendell Road and Hagden Lane.
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The following information is sourced from the One.Network website and is a selection of the roadworks due to take place in our area in the coming weeks:
- A road closure will be in place from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, March 1 in Colne Way, Watford, for works by UK Power Networks.
- Affinity Water are due to be carrying out works in St Albans Road, Watford – adjacent to the Dome Roundabout – from Monday to Thursday, February 29. ‘Give and take’ traffic control measures will be in place.
- Drivers are likely to experience delays in Hagden Lane, Watford, from Wednesday to Friday, March 1 while Affinity Water carry out works. Two-way traffic lights will be in use.
- A lane is set to be closed in Beechen Grove, Watford, between Friday, March 1 and March 10 to allow a crane to be dismantled. This work is due to take place outside the Regal Construction Site including a layby.
- The A41 Berrygrove Interchange M1 Junction 5 Roundabout is due to be closed overnight for more than two weeks for resurfacing work. The closure will be in place from 10am to 5am daily, from March 3 to March 21 and will affect all approaches to the roundabout including Stephenson Way, North Western Avenue and Otterspool Way. A diversion will be in place.
- Delays are likely in Whippendell Road, Watford, from March 4 to March 6 due to works by Affinity Water. Two-way traffic lights will be in use at this time.
- A daytime road closure will be in place in Harford Drive, Watford, from March 4 to March 6 for works by Thames Water. The street will be shut to motorists from 8am to 5pm daily.
- Works by Grain Connect are set to cause delays lasting two weeks at the junction of Whippendell Road and Hagden Lane, Watford. The work is scheduled to take place from 8am to 5pm daily, from March 7 to March 20 and multi-way traffic lights will be used to help traffic flow.
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