Essential work on A14 near Kelmarsh to reduce risk of landslips
Essential maintenance on the A14 eastbound between Junctions 2 and 3 is due to be undertaken to reduce the risk of landslips.
The overnight work - starting on Monday, January 26 - will see the steepest parts of the cutting on the east side of the road repaired where there are two landslips.
For safety reasons the work will need a full closure of the A14 eastbound from Junctions 2 Kelmarsh to Junction 3 – the A6 Rothwell/Desborough – turn will be needed between 9pm and 6am, including slip roads.
A spokesman for National Highways said: “A full programme, including vegetation clearance, the renewal and replacement of failing sections of cutting and the installation of drains, will continue until April.
“In order to carry out this work safely a full closure of the A14 eastbound from Junctions 2 to 3 including slip roads will be needed between 9pm and 6am. Laybys on the same section of the road will be closed day and night until the work is completed too.
“During the closure, a fully signed diversion will be in place. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.”
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