The following update is provided in relation to the ongoing highway improvement works currently being undertaken on site.

We appreciate the continued patience and cooperation of residents, businesses, and road users whilst these works are carried out.

Traffic Management Arrangements

As part of the ongoing management of the site, an alternative signal head configuration has now been introduced at the traffic signals. This adjustment is intended to provide increased operational flexibility and enhanced manual control of traffic movements as the scheme progresses through its various phases.

Traffic conditions will continue to be closely monitored in collaboration with our contractor. Given the volume of traffic using this stretch of road, disruption is unfortunately inevitable whilst works are undertaken within the carriageway. Traffic management arrangements are therefore kept under continual review, and further measures are continually being considered to manage traffic flows as effectively as possible.

Where operationally and safely feasible, traffic management arrangements will be reduced or removed during evening periods to help alleviate congestion. However, this will not always be possible due to safety, logistical, or programme requirements.

Current Works – Chester Close Area

Following the completion of this phase of resurfacing works, activities will continue within the same area on the eastern side of the railway bridge, between Nelson Street and Shotton Lane. This stage will involve the ongoing replacement and upgrading of street furniture, including bus shelters and bollards, alongside the removal of existing guardrails to enhance both the streetscape and visibility.

Traffic management measures will remain in place to ensure the safety of both the workforce and road users. However, every effort will be made to minimise disruption, with controls reduced or removed wherever possible.

There will be no traffic management on site over easter weekend

The Shotton Lane junction area, which was originally scheduled for resurfacing as part of the initial phase, will now be undertaken at a later date, pending contractor discussions and availability.  Dates for this will be communicated out in advance.

We appreciate your continued patience during these essential works and will provide further updates as the project progresses.

Resurfacing Programme

The first phase of resurfacing works — from the eastern side of Nelson Street to Shotton Lane, including the junction area — will be delivered under night-time convoy working arrangements between 7:00pm and 7:00am in order to minimise disruption during peak daytime traffic periods.

The resurfacing programme will comprise the following activities:

• Removal of the existing carriageway surface
• Ironworks adjustments, including the replacement and adjustment of covers and gulleys
• Full carriageway resurfacing (currently programmed to commence on 24 March for a duration of three nights)
• Traffic signal works (loop cutting) during the weekend of 27 and 28 March 2026
• Two subsequent nights of road marking

Advance warning signage will be installed on site ahead of the commencement of night-time convoy working, accompanied by a targeted letter drop to immediately affected properties.

The dates outlined above reflect the current planned programme. However, works remain subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions or unexpected site constraints.

Further updates will be issued as the scheme progresses.

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