PARTS of the A419 at Stonehouse will be closed for resurfacing works.
The roundabout and new cycle path at Chipmans Platt are set to be resurfaced.
The first phase of the highways scheme, designed to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at key junctions along the A419 corridor, is reaching the final stages.
Over the next two weeks there will be road closures to allow a brand new surface to be laid.
Crews started work on Chipmans Platt roundabout in March 2019, where they have widened the east and west approaches to two lanes, and installed a shared use cycle way between Spring Hill Road and Grove Lane to compliment the existing National Cycle Route in the area.
Cllr Nigel Moor, cabinet member for planning and infrastructure at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “The A419 scheme is important for all road users, not just vehicles but cyclists and pedestrians as well.
"Crews will be working overnight as much as possible to try to prevent delays, and we appreciate your patience as we complete this first phase of vital works.”
Cllr Lesley Williams, county councillor for Stonehouse, said: “I want to encourage residents and commuters to plan their journeys around the road closures where possible; these improvements will make it easier for local people to get to work, go to school, and get around generally in the long run. Thank you for your continuing patience.”
The A419 Stonehouse scheme is focused around four key junctions: Chipmans Platt roundabout, Oldends Lane roundabout, Downton Road signalised junction and Horsetrough roundabout.
Dates of resurfacing and road closures:
Sunday, 27 October – Thursday, 31 October 2019
Teams will be working overnight at Chipmans Platt under 4-way traffic lights to install ducting across the road at various locations.
Monday, 4 November 2019 – Closure of Spring Hill; 8pm – 6am
Spring Hill will be closed for surfacing works from Chipmans Platt to the roundabout, with no access to and from the roundabout, 3-way lights and a local diversion route will be in place.
Tuesday, 5 November 2019 – Closure of Grove Lane; 8pm – 6am
Grove lane will be closed for surfacing works from the exit to Oldbury Services to Chipmans Platt roundabout with no access to or from the roundabout, 3-way lights and a local diversion route will be in place.
Wednesday, 6 November – Saturday, 9 November 2019
Full Closure of A419; 8pm – 6am
The A419 will be closed completely to complete final surfacing works at Chipmans Platt, a diversion route will be in place.
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