What work is being done?
We are resurfacing the carriageway on the High Street; making
repairs to some of the highway drainage pipes, where they are
blocked or damaged; and making repairs to some sections of
the path and replacing damaged kerbs.
During the maintenance works we will also be taking the
opportunity to improve the pedestrian crossing points, by raising
them, as well as changing on-street parking.
When is the work being carried out?
The works are being carried out in two phases, to minimise
disruption over Christmas. The first phase was
from 25 October-3 December 2010. Phase 2 will run from 10
January to 11 February 2011.
What disruption can be expected?
During Phase 1 we worked between the fork at Bristol Road and
the mini-roundabout at the end of Brampton Way. There were
traffic lights in place along this stretch for the first four
weeks as we carried out the drainage, footway and kerb repairs.
Once the repairs were finished we resurfaced the carriageway and
this meant we had to close the road for four days.
During Phase 2 we will be doing improvements between
the mini-roundabout at Brampton way and the north end of the High
Street. This section of road will be closed from
8.30am-4pm while we do the work. Marshals will
allow vehicles access to business (for example for deliveries), if
it is safe to do so, during these times.
How will I get to my property, or visit the
shops when the road is closed?
When we close the road vehicles will only have very limited
access to property, and this will be allowed by marshals who
will let vehicles through if it is
safe. Overnight, from 4pm-8.30am there will be access,
but it will not be possible to drive through the entire closed
section.
Through traffic will need to follow the signed diversion
route.
Also, depending on where the works are being carried out, it may
not be possible for vehicles to gain access from one end, and it
will be necessary to follow the diversion route to get onto
the road from the opposite end.
Although you will not be able to park on the High Street during
the work, there is parking nearby and you will be able to walk to
the shops.
We will try to make sure all premises can be reached during the
work, but the nature of the improvements means it can be very
dangerous so we may have to restrict access at
times.
