The M1-A1 Link was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget. As the largest and most complex of the original DBFO projects authorized by the Highways Agency in 1994, this PPP project demonstrated the capability of both the project's public sponsor and private development team to successfully deliver such a project through this alternative contracting approach. As a result, this project became the flagship example of how to apply this approach to project procurement and delivery.
With its opening, the M1-A1 Link made a significant impact on the flow of traffic from the A1 trunk road to the M1 highway and facilitated economic development between these two major north-south corridors. Traffic volumes have been sufficient to have the resulting shadow tolls adequately cover the operating, maintenance, and debt service costs of the project for the private concession team. The project is achieving its intended objectives of easing traffic congestion through the Leeds conurbation while facilitating better integration of traffic flows through the region's highway network.