Stretch of A1 near Biggleswade and Sandy to close for two nights

A section of the A1 between Biggleswade and Sandy will be closed for two nights, starting this evening (June 17 and 18).

Resurfacing on the A1 will be carried out northbound between the Biggleswade north roundabout and Sandy roundabout.

National Highways maps as featured on Sandy Town Council's social media.placeholder image
National Highways maps as featured on Sandy Town Council's social media.

A National Highways spokesman stated: "We plan to complete this work over two nights starting on June 17. We will work between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

"To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 northbound between Biggleswade north roundabout and Sandy roundabout."

Traffic will be diverted as follows:

• From Biggleswade North Roundabout, head southbound on the A1 to Baldock Services (Junction 10 A1(M))

• Traffic will be diverted off the motorway at A1(M) junction 10

• Following the A507 to Clophill Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A6 northbound

• At the Elstow Interchange take the fourth exit onto the A421 eastbound to the A1 Black Cat Roundabout

• At Black Cat Roundabout, head north to Wyboston, take the exit slip on Great North Road

• At the A428 Wyboston Roundabout take the fourth exit and return southbound on the A1

• Continue Southbound to Sandy where the diversion ends

A1 Southbound Beeston local diversion:

• Traffic should continue southbound on the A1 and take the first left onto Station Road into Sandy

• Follow the B1042 to the A603 roundabout, then onto Vinegar Hill and finally Beeston Road

Resident access – via Upper Caldecotte on the route below

Residents will be given access via Biggleswade Road on the A1 following the route below:

Hill Lane – Hitchin Road – Biggleswade Road – this is to avoid stopping on a roundabout

Emergency vehicles will have access through the works with caution.

If you would like more information, please email National Highways or call 0300 123 5000.

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