HC Deb 27 June 1986 vol 100 c339W
Mr. Richard Page

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the reason for the closure of the northbound access to the M1 at Hemel Hempstead; and when he expects the access to be re-opened.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The slip road has been closed as part of major renovation works on the M1 northwards from junction 8 to near Redbourn. The hard shoulder is acting at some times as a running lane and at others as part of the contractor's site. It would not be safe to allow vehicles to enter the motorway at this point. We hope to reopen the slip road on Friday 4 July. It will have to be closed again for about a week in early September during the last phase of the works.