Major improvements begin on UK M18 motorway

Major improvement work has begun at junction 5 of the M18 motorway in the UK. The US$8 million pinch point scheme will widen the junction and install traffic signals, improving congestion and reducing journey times at this junction near Doncaster.
November 3, 2014 Read time: 1 min

 Major improvement work has begun at junction 5 of the M18 motorway in the UK.  The US$8 million pinch point scheme will widen the junction and install traffic signals, improving congestion and reducing journey times at this junction near Doncaster.

The work is part of the Government’s US$507 million pinch point improvement programme designed to boost local economies, reduce congestion and improve safety on the strategic road network in England.

503 Highways Agency project manager, Steven Wright, said: “The work at this junction began earlier this month but has mainly been taking place in the motorway verges. However, over the past week we have put in place lane restrictions at the junction and we expect delays at peak times to increase once the schools return following the half term holiday. We have planned the work to try and minimise any delays to drivers and we ask that drivers take care when travelling through the roadworks, leaving extra time for their journeys. When complete, the scheme will cut congestion and improve journeys for drivers.”

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