BOOST FOR RESIDENTS LIVING NEAR MOTORWAY

motorway at this location and by installing four sections of barrier we will be able to improve noise levels for residents living nearby.

“We are planning to start work in November but before then we will be holding a drop-in session this week for people to find out more about the work.

“I would encourage people to come along and ask the project team any questions they may have about the barrier and the work that is planned.”

Highways England is installing the barrier on four sections of the M1 at junction 39: On the southbound carriageway and southbound entry slip road and on the northbound carriageway and northbound exit slip road.

The barriers, three at three metres high and one at 1.85 metres, will be constructed off-site, meaning there will be less chance of weather having an impact on the work.

It will also be safer as there will be fewer vehicles moving around the work site.

During the work a 50mph speed restriction will be in place for safety reasons.

The hard shoulder and lane one on the main carriageways will be closed, along with lane one on the northbound exit and southbound entry slip roads, so a temporary safety barrier can be installed while the work is taking place.

The same slip roads will be closed overnight with clearly signed diversions in place.

Anyone interested in the work can come along to a drop-in event tomorrow, from 2pm-8pm in the Boardroom, second floor, Cedar Court Hotel, Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3QZ.