Following Alicia Kearns MP's recent meeting with National Highways, thirteen A1 central reservation crossings have now been proposed for closing, rather than the original eleven planned.
Gaps 41 and 44 on the map are still subject to consultation, but if all goes as planned work on the crossings between Little Ponton and South Witham should get underway in July once the safety upgrades Alicia secured are completed along the same stretch of the A1.
Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, said:
"This is the first phase in National Highways’ safety improvement plan, with larger gaps across Lincolnshire and Rutland being considered for closure in the next phase as part of the review of all Central Reservation Crossings I secured. Whilst it may be difficult to close other central reservation crossings, we must ensure we do what is necessary to make the A1 safer.
"This is an important first step, but there is still more to be done."
