M1 roadworks J16-J19

[Targarama]

So there was me waiting and waiting for the Highways Agency to remove the M1 roadworks between J16 and J19. Nothing happening. I decided to do a bit of Internet research... It seems they will be there for another 18 months!!!! They are now turning this stretch into a Smart Motorway (hard shoulder running with overhead gantrys etc.). FFS Why couldn't they do this work at the same time as the centre barrier? Annoyed (but at least I've got the A5 to enjoy ...).