Delays warning amid two months of roadworks on major route

Drivers are being warned that one of the major routes through Leicestershire is set to be interrupted by two months' worth of roadworks. National Highways have warned of diversions and

potential disruption. The work, which begins later this month, will stretch Junction 14 of the A42 to Junction 23A of the M1 at Castle Donington's Donington Services. The A42 and slip

roads will be closed while the work is carried out, while lanes on the M1 and A453 will also be closed. The work is due to be completed by the end of April. National Highways said the work

involve "essential electrical works". This will see National Highways teams replace street lights, signs, feeder pillars, cables, ducting, road crossing, and cables, and removing

overgrown vegetation. READ MORE: Police issue Spice Girls-themed warning amid school parking crackdown The closures, which will begin on Wednesday, February 26, will be in place between 9pm

and 5am, Monday to Friday, while the work is being carried out. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. Heavy goods vehicles will not be granted access during restricted times and will

need to follow the diversions in place. All roads will be open as usual during the day. THE FULL DIVERSION ROUTES: * A42 northbound: Leave the A42 at junction 14 and proceed along the A453.

Turn right onto the A453 and continue past the airport to Finger Farm Roundabout. A42 SOUTHBOUND FROM THE M1 * M1 northbound exit slip diversion route: Stay on the M1, exit at junction 24,

take the first exit onto the A453 and continue to the A453 at Finger Farm Roundabout * A453 Northbound Diversion Route: Continue on the A42 to A453 at the Finger Farm Roundabout. Take the

third exit slip on the roundabout and join the A453. Continue to the M1 junction 24 Interchange, take the third exit to join M1 northbound We are now bringing you the latest updates on

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