Delays expected on the M1 reports Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

National Highways is the agency responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads – (Credit – Radar)

Barnet’s motorists will have a road closure to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

And it is expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes.

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways – the agency responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads – shows that one closure is due to start this week:

• M1, from 10pm April 5 to 5am April 6, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M1 northbound, junction 4, entry slip road closure for drainage inspections, diversion via local authority roads.

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