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Jul Aug 2026 Parish News

We’re writing to inform you of some upcoming work on the A14 between junction 3 and junction 13. Our work will include grass cutting, drainage works, sign cleaning, structure inspections and vehicle restraint system (VRS) repairs and inspections.

 

When will this work take place?

 

We’ll work overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from 6 July 2026 to 22 July 2026, Monday to Friday.

 

To reduce disruption, we’ll work within phased closures of the A14 as follows:

• 6 July to 8 July – A14 eastbound full closure and westbound lane closure from junction 3 to junction 7
• 8 July to 9 July – A14 westbound lane closure between junction 8 and junction 6 including junction 8 westbound entry slip and junction 6 and 7 entry and exit slip
• 9 July to 11 July – A14 eastbound full closure and westbound lane closure from junction 7 to junction 10
• 13 July to 15 July – A14 westbound full closure and eastbound lane closure between junction 10 and junction 7
• 15 July to 18 July – eastbound full closure and westbound lane closure between junction 10 and junction 13
• 20 July to 22 July – westbound full closure from junction 13 to junction 10.

 

During closures, fully signed diversions will be in place which have been agreed with the local authority.

 

What does this mean for you?

 

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

 

We’d also like to apologise for any inconvenience or disruption to those living close to our work. We’ll make every effort to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting to minimise the impact.

 

Find out more

 

If you’d like to be kept up to date with future work along the A14, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplya14emids@nationalhighways.co.uk.

 

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about our work, please call us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

 

Information about our work can also be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/.

 

You can also visit our website at nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/ or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF. Please leave your feedback by completing our online survey

What’s Happening? Blueberry Lane, Maidwell

What: We will be carrying out bridge works to the single span masonry arch bridge

Where: Blueberry Lane, Maidwell

When: Monday 22nd June – Friday 14th August
Times: Working hours: 7:00 – 17:30

Traffic Management: There will be 24/7 temporary traffic signals in place

Emergency Vehicles: We will maintain access for emergency vehicles.

 

Blueberry Lane, Maidwell

Re: A14 junction 4 to junction 7 filter drain renewals

I’m writing to inform you of some upcoming drainage work on the A14 between junctions 4 and 7. As part of the work we’ll be cleaning and renewing the drainage assets, vegetation clearance, safety barrier work and street lighting replacement where it affects drainage to provide a safer carriageway for road users.

When will this work take place?

We’ll be carrying out work overnight, Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am, from 22 June 2026 to 30 September 2026.

In order to carry out this work safely, we’ll install closures alongside a speed limit reduction to 40mph.

 

• 22 June to 27 June – A14 junctions 4 to 8 eastbound full closure with westbound lane closure
• 29 June to 4 July – A14 westbound full closure with eastbound lane closure
• 27 July to 22 August – A14 junctions 4 to 8 eastbound full closure with westbound lane closure
• 24 August to 30 September – A14 westbound full closure with eastbound lane closure
• Eastbound 40mph speed limit from 27 July to 9 September
• Westbound 40mph speed limit from 6 August to 23 September

 

What does this mean for you?

 

During the closures, multiple signed diversions will be in place and can be viewed here.

Where it is safe to do so, access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained in emergency situations.

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Further information

If you’d like to receive updates about future work along the A14, please subscribe to our distribution list by emailing noreplya14emids@nationalhighways.co.uk.

For further information about this work, please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, email info@nationalhighways.co.uk, or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF.

Information about our work can also be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/

 

The Minutes can be viewed here

The Minutes from the Annual Parish Meeting – attended by Sergeant Greg Harrison and Ward Councillor Cecile Irving-Swift to follow.