(Media-Newswire.com) - During daytime, off peak hours, eastbound traffic will be confined to a contraflow lane operating on the westbound carriageway and one lane on the eastbound carriageway. During night-time closures traffic will be diverted onto the contraflow lane.
The eastbound slip road at Junction 12 will also be closed overnight, with traffic diverted via Junction 11. Three lanes will be kept open on both sides of the motorway during peak hours. A 40mph speed restriction will be maintained on both sides for the safety of drivers and contractors.
"This work will significantly improve safety for drivers by reducing the amount of standing water on the carriageway. The work has been carefully planned to keep delays to a minimum but some hold-ups are likely so we advise drivers to allow extra time for their journeys. "This applies especially to those heading to either Manchester International or Liverpool John Lennon airports, or heading to time sensitive events, such as the theatre or football matches.
"The lanes will be narrowed throughout the duration of the project and a temporary 40mph speed limit will be enforced by speed cameras for the safety of drivers and for road workers." 1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport.
It manages, maintains and improves England's motorways and trunk roads on behalf of the Secretary of State. 2. The Highways Agency traffic information website is at 3.
For real-time traffic information, the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated telephone service is on 08700 660 115. ( Calls from BT landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more ) 4. For general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website or telephone the Highways Agency information line on 08457 50 40 30 at any time.
( Calls to 0845 numbers cost no more than 3p/min from BT residential landlines. Call charges from other and mobile networks may vary. ) Remember that tiredness can kill.
Take regular breaks from driving.
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