Overnight closures planned for A1 near Blunham and Sandy to reduce flood risk
Work is planned for sections of the A1 near Blunham and Sandy to reduce flood risk in the area.
National Highways will be carrying out drainage improvements, clearing ditches and removing vegetation over five nights between 9pm and 5am, starting on Monday, September 21 (weeknights only, weather permitting).
This means that the A1 Blunham and Georgetown exit slip road and the entry slip road to and from the A1 southbound to the roundabout with Sunderland Road, Sandy will be closed during these periods.
National Highways stated: "This essential maintenance will help rainwater drain away more effectively, reduce the risk of flooding and keep the roadside safe and well maintained."
Diversion details are as follows:
Southbound entry slip road
> traffic will be directed onto sunderland road,
> take the 3rd exit at the roundabout on to the girtford underpass,
> at the roundabout take the first exit on to the Georgetown road, merge on the A1 northbound,
> at tempsford take the exit slip road,
> turn right on at roundabout,
> at the roundabout take the 2nd exit on the A1 southbound, end of diversion.
Southbound exit slip road
> traffic will be directed to continue on the A1 until sandy roundabout,
> at the sandy roundabout take the 4th exit on to A1 northbound,
> the diversion ends at Georgetown (Sandy)
Emergency vehicles will have access through the works with caution.
National Highways stated: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and apologise for any noise and disturbance caused by our work."
If you would like more information, please email [email protected] or call contact 0300 123 5000.