Delays raised in Parliament

In June last year road works were started by Highways England around junction 17 of the A1 (M).

The problems were made worse due to roadworks taking place on the diversion route along the A15.

North West Cambridgeshire MP Shailesh Vara raised the issue in the House of Commons, describing ‘misery for motorists’ caused by a lack of consultation.

He said: “The decision, taken by Highways England without any consultation of local stakeholders, with inadequate notice to motorists and with irregard for a diverted route.” Highways England later apologised for confusion and delays caused, after admitting the disruption was worse than they had anticipated.

The A1 works were postponed so they did not clash with other projects taking place.