Leicestershire drivers advised to plan ahead as Midland Main Line electrification work continues

Friday 16 Jun 2023

Leicestershire drivers advised to plan ahead as Midland Main Line electrification work continues

Region & Route:: Eastern; | Eastern: East Midlands

Road users in West Langton, Leicestershire are being advised to plan ahead over the week of Monday 19 June until Friday 23 June.

Network Rail are in the process of electrifying the Midland Main Line from Kettering to Wigston. This will help to create a cleaner, greener electrified railway for passengers travelling along this section of the Midland Main Line in the future.

As part of this work, two bridges on West Langton Road will be demolished to provide clearance for equipment needed for electrification.

From Monday 19 June until Friday 23 June 2023 there will be temporary traffic lights at Langton Hall Farm on West Langton Road as well as a temporary speed restriction of 40mph for the duration of the work.

There will also be temporary traffic lights at this location again later in August, with work expected to be completed in early September.

The work has been planned to cause the least amount of disruption to residents and rail passengers, in collaboration with Leicestershire County Council.

Jenny Blake, Senior Sponsor at Network Rail, said: “The electrification of the Midland Main Line is such an important investment for the East Midlands and it will ultimately lead to cleaner, greener and more reliable journeys for passengers.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience while we carry out this essential work.”

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