M11 safety works and speed limit until end of July

National Highways said lanes had reopened but a speed limit would remain for several weeks

Motorists could face speed limits of 40mph (64km/h) for weeks on a major motorway in Cambridgeshire as safety works to the central barrier are carried out.

For several days only one lane of the M11 was open for 8.4 miles (13.5km) in both directions between junction 10, for the A505 at Duxford, and junction 13, for Madingley - but both lanes have since reopened.

A spokesperson from National Highways said: "Work to replace large sections of the barriers was due to start later this month, however... checks highlighted areas which required immediate attention.

"These essential safety repairs should be completed by the end of July."

The speed limit of the motorway, between junction 10 and junction 13, has been reduced to 40mph (64km/h)