Petition · Department for Transport
The North Of England A1 Safety Guarantee: Action Immediate Protection.
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1,256 signatures
What the petition asks
Commit to continuous dualling of the A1 through the north of England to the Scottish Border. Implement immediate, interim safety upgrades —including junction visibility & hazard warnings—to prevent fatal collisions & stop dangerous traffic displacement through local rural villages.
The single-carriageway sections of the A1 in the north of England are an active public safety crisis. Sudden bottlenecks and dangerous flat junctions cause frequent fatal collisions and serious injuries. When crashes gridlock the A1, heavy freight and tourist traffic flood inadequate local village roads, gridlocking rural communities. We need a permanent safety guarantee: a commitment to continuous dualling and immediate, interim safety upgrades to protect lives and the economy.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,256
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
6 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.