There will be some overnight closures taking place on the M1.
A stretch of the M1 between Milton Keynes and Northampton is set to be closed for some hours from next week for smart motorway works.
In a statement on their website, National Highways say: "Roadworks affect all journeys which is why it is important they are completed as quickly and safely as possible. Our overnight closures are under constant review and we aim to open the road earlier than the times displayed wherever possible. The precise dates and times of the works may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
"Please be considerate of residents living along the diversion routes when travelling during these closures. Closures can only be installed once traffic flows are at their lowest."
It is warned that all work is weather dependent and may be cancelled at last minute, so to keep an eye on travel updates before heading on a journey.
The following closures are set to take place:
M1 Northbound
| Wednesday 2 February | 10pm - 6am |
Junction 15 - Junction 15a, Lanes 2 and 3 closed Junction 15a - Junction 16, Lanes 1 and 2 closed |
| Thursday 3 February | 10pm - 6am |
Full carriageway closure, Junction 14 - Junction 15a. Allow an extra 30 minutes Junction 13 - Junction 14, Lanes 2, 3 and 4 closed Junction 15 entry slip closure Junction 14 entry slip closure Newport Pagnell Services closed |
| Friday 4 February | 10pm - 6am |
Full carriageway closure, Junction 15 - Junction 16. Allow an extra 30 minutes Junction 14 - Junction 15, Lanes 3 and 2 closed Junction 15a entry slip closure Junction 15 entry slip closure |
M1 Southbound
| Friday 28 January | 9pm - 5am |
Junction 15-Junction 14, Lanes 1 and 2 closed |
| Monday 31 January for 3 nights | 9pm - 5am |
Full carriageway closure, Junction 16 - Junction 15a - allow an extra 30 minutes Junction 15 - Junction 14, Lanes 2 and 1 closed Junction 16 entry slip closure |
| Monday 31 January for 5 nights | 9pm - 5am |
Junction 17 - Junction 15a, Lanes 2 and 3 closed Junction 15 - Junction 14, Lanes 1 and 2 closed |
