Yorkshire A1 key interchange to receive "essential improvements"

National Highways is carrying out a series of improvements along the A1 in Yorkshire to create safer and smoother journeys for drivers.

Work to enhance the Darrington Interchange near junction 40 will start from Monday November 22 with work expected to complete by January 2022, weather permitting.

The team will replace the central barrier over the bridge at the interchange, replace bridge joints and road studs, and will carry out resurfacing and waterproofing, all to improve safety.

National highways project manager Michael Hoult said: “The Darrington Interchange is a vital section through Yorkshire and our essential work will ensure the carriageway and bridge is well maintained, protected from the weather and fit for the future.

“We are working hard to keep disruption to a minimum, but I’d urge drivers to allow more time while we carry out these essential improvements.”

No overnight closures will be in place from Saturday December 18 to Monday January 3. During overnight closures a fully signed diversion will be in place and this has been agreed in advance with the police and local authorities.