M1 J19 Catthorpe
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Scheme Outline
Reconstruction of M1 junction 19, the meeting place of the M1, M6 and A14. Provision of new free-flow links between M6 and A14. The plans as of Autumn 2003 will cause the realignment of the road between Catthorpe and Swinford away from the interchange, which in turn will mean the A14 from this interchange to junction 1 will be upgraded to motorway.
Timeline
- 1971
- M6 connection to M1 opened.
- 1991
- A14 opened to M1 junction 19.
- 1997
- Multi-modal study assigned to look at ways of easing congestion at the junction.
- 2002
- The Highways Agency installs an interim solution - merging the two roundabouts into one oddly-shaped one, and installing traffic lights.
Project Statistics
- Cost
- £119m
- Finance
- Central government
- Estimated duration of works
- 2011-2013
Progress
- 2002
- Set of optional designs put forward by Multi-Modal study.
- 2003
- Consultants finalise diversion of local road (see above).
- Spring 2005
- Contract awarded to Skanska Construction. Draft orders are due to be issued shortly.
- October 2006
- It is announced that work will start in early 2007.
- December 2006
- The latest word is that a public inquiry is due in early 2007, with the start of work in late 2007 or early 2008 subject to ministerial approval. Some reports suggest that work may not start until 2009, in which case it would open in 2012.
- May 2008
- The Highways Agency are now indicating a possible start date of 2011, with completion then due in 2013.
- July 2008
- The Highways Agency held exhibitions for local residents at the start of the month, and appear to be considering either a large roundabout with free-flow links above it, with or without access to the M1 south, or an entirely free-flowing junction with restricted turning movements. Local access to the motorway network will be cut off in every proposed layout.
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With thanks to Alan Wilson, Gary Lumley and Gerry McKenna for information on this page.
