Call to dual A1 reignited after six deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

A council leader urges the dualing of the A1 after six deaths in a month, citing safety and traffic concerns, as previous government plans were scrapped due to cost.

• A council leader calls for dualing a section of the A1 after six deaths in a month
• Northumberland County Council plans to build a business case for the upgrade despite previous government scrapping the project
• The A1 north of Morpeth remains single carriageway with safety and traffic concerns
• Campaigners argue dual carriageway would improve safety and boost economic growth