Roadworks expected to take almost three months to complete will see lane closures on the A1(M).

Overnight work to repair the verge side safety barriers between Junctions 6 and 10 of the motorway in both directions will begin today (Monday).

While this work takes place there will be lane 1 and hard shoulder closures as follows:

Southbound:

• J6 to J7 Monday to Thursday 8pm to 5am, Friday 8.30pm to 5.30am.

• J7 to J8 Monday to Thursday 8pm to 5.30am, Friday 8.30pm to 5.30am.

• J8 to J10 Monday to Friday 7pm to 6am.

Northbound:

• J6 to J7 Monday to Thursday 9pm to 6.30am, Friday 9.30pm to 6.30am.

• J7 to J8 Monday to Friday 9pm to 6.30am.

• J8 to J9 Monday to Friday 7pm to 7.30am.

• J9 to J10 Monday to Friday 8pm to 7am.

The planned completion date is Friday, March 28.