reflexboy
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I heard rumour of roadworks/delays where the M25 joins the M1, and/or on the start of the M1. Is there any truth in this? Any info much appreciated.
I think they were doing roadworks there a while back.
Not sure if they still are. There's also some average speed limit slightly further up on that section with the roadworks, can't remember exactly where from/to but between the M25 juction and Luton sort of way.
It's bound to be busy during rush hour I would expect - always leave early or late if you can help it!
Will
Not sure if they still are. There's also some average speed limit slightly further up on that section with the roadworks, can't remember exactly where from/to but between the M25 juction and Luton sort of way.
It's bound to be busy during rush hour I would expect - always leave early or late if you can help it!
Will
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nick mercedes
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The M1 between the M25 and Luton has always been a nightmare. They were widening it recently, so add roadworks to the normal congestion. I avoid it if at all possible and use the A1(M) instead.
whizzkid11
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Yes - those roadworks started in 2007 - and due to complete by Dec 2008.
There is an avareage speed limit of 50mph enfornced by average speed cameras, and the roadworks run from M1 Junc 6 through to M1 Junc 11.
Its basically a lane widening exercise that involved moved some bridges etc as well.
During rush there will be delays in the morning heading towards London and in the evening heading out - make sure you stock up with enough fuel and nibbles...
There is an avareage speed limit of 50mph enfornced by average speed cameras, and the roadworks run from M1 Junc 6 through to M1 Junc 11.
Its basically a lane widening exercise that involved moved some bridges etc as well.
During rush there will be delays in the morning heading towards London and in the evening heading out - make sure you stock up with enough fuel and nibbles...
nick mercedes
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"The cost of widening the M1, Britain's biggest road-building project, is spiralling out of control with each mile costing more than £21m.
The National Audit Office was called on last night to investigate why the price of the project has risen from £3.7bn to £5.1bn"
That's £3977 per foot...
whizzkid11
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Not so sure... seems like the highways agency have omitted the long term roadworks...
http://www.rac.co.uk/web/traffic-update/traffic-update-south-east-england.htm
http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/travel_news_results.jsp
AA: M1 Contraflow between J6A (junction with M25) and J10 Luton Airport Spur in Northbound direction
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reflexboy
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Thanks chaps. Coming from M25 junc 9-Was thinking of coming off the M25 at junc 16, then joining the A43 and then get on the M1 at junc 15a and then onwards oop norf
davidjpowell
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I would say that when I go through even at rush hour it is not too bad, unless there is a breakdown. Local roads so congested can be caught up on the avoiding route.
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We did the M1/M25 when taking my daughter back to uni in Guildford recently. Southbound was a nightmare!!! Utter Nightmare. Delays around the roadworks . Weight of traffic - not the speed restrictions either! Easily added 40 mins to the journey/ Also some of the signposting in places is atrocious so watch for that on the return. Northbound however not a problem at all, sailed through.
This was on a Saturday at the beginning of September.
hth
This was on a Saturday at the beginning of September.
hth
