Kier – working on behalf of Highways England – will be resurfacing the A46 northbound between M40 junction 15, and the junction of A46 at the Leek Wootton/Gaveston junction with the A429. The work has been identified following the deterioration of the carriageway. the resurfacing will include a much deeper treatment than usual which will significantly extend the life of the road and reduce the need for future maintenance. Materials will be recycled on site to reduce the carbon footprint. The completed work will maintain the safety of the road for road users.

Kier will work from 26 July 2021 to 12 September 2021. During this time, the majority of the work will be carried out under lane closures, and a 24/7 contraflow system. This has been designed to reduce disruption to customers and ensure the A46 remains open. Work will take place on sit 24/7 to significantly shorten the overall length of time required to complete the work compared to overnight closures. To do this a reduced speed limit of 40mph will be in place, with speed enforcement.

To complete the resurfacing, the 24/7 contraflow system will be in place from Saturday 7 August to Monday 23 August. This will reduce the A46 southbound down to 1 lane running northbound, and 1 lane running southbound. A temporary vehicle safety barrier will also be installed.

To install and remove the traffic management, the A46 will be fully closed from 8pm to 6am, subject to traffic volumes, as follows:

Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August
Thursday 5 August and Friday 6 August
Monday 23 August, Tuesday 24 August and Wednesday 25 August

Outside of the dates and times mentioned above, a number of lane closures will be installed which will allow completion of all remaining work. the work to the most northern end of the A46 at Leek Wootton/Gaveston, will include a simple diversion using the exit and entry slips, also known as a ‘down and under’.

More detail can be found in the letter which was sent to 6,906 local business and residential addresses (click the button below to download a copy).