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<p>The Government recognises that the A1(M) is a route of strategic importance.</p><p>
</p><p>A smart motorway upgrade between junctions six to eight, which is the busiest
section along that route, is in the Road Investment Strategy being delivered by Highways
England. The early design work is underway and the current Highways England delivery
plan target is for this scheme to start work on site by March 2020. It is expected
to have a two to three year construction phase. The completed section will have an
additional running lane, providing three traffic lanes in both directions.</p>
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