WORK having started on the Rotherwas access road, one notable aspect is the construction of a short length of new carriageway to the west of the existing road just north of the Grafton Inn.
This section of road is being built to enable a switch over of traffic. This is necessary to enable the safe diversion of BT cables and to start construction of a new three-arm roundabout.
This temporary carriageway will allow two-way traffic throughout the works, with minimal impact on the traveling public.
However, during a two-week period starting on Monday, April 16, a number of nighttime lane closures are planned to enable the contractor to complete these temporary works (including the tie-ins to existing A49).
At this time the contractor is also busy constructing a temporary carriageway adjacent to Hoarwithy Road at Green Crize.
This temporary carriageway will allow single way flow under traffic lights to the east of the existing Hoarwithy Road while a new overbridge (which will carry Hoarwithy Road over the new access road) is constructed. This switch over is scheduled for May.
Finally, as works continue along the route, a number of public rights of way will be affected and whilst every effort has been made to minimise this impact, some temporary closures will be required.
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