OVERNIGHT closures on a stretch of Temeside Way will be introducted next week as the final phase of work on the Southern Link Road scheme begins.
Preparation works will begin between the Ketch and Powick roundabouts to enable work on the final part of the scheme to dual the A4440 Southern Link Road from junction 7 of the M5 to the Powick roundabout.
A new river bridge and a viaduct and causeway stretching over 1.5km will form part of the work which is designed to cut journey time and relieve congestion for Worcester and Malvern motorists.
In early February, the County Council’s contractor is to begin constructing a security fence on the southern side of Temeside Way between the Carrington Bridge and Powick Roundabout.
Temporary traffic lights will need to be in place for a lane closure whilst the fence is being installed.
At the same time as the fence installation, vegetation from the southern side of the road will be removed as the new two lane road will be built on this side.
This removal of vegetation is in line with the planning permission for this phase of work and needs to be completed before the bird-nesting season.
Coun Ken Pollock, cabinet member for Economy and Infrastructure, said: “The timing of these works is vital so that the main works on this final phase of the scheme can start in spring.
“I’m looking forward to sharing more details about this final phase, which includes the building of a new Carrington Bridge next to the current bridge, as we get closer to the start date.”
To enable the lane closure over a short distance of road, temporary traffic lights will be in operation overnight from 9pm to 5am the following morning from Tuesday (February 5), for up to three weeks.
Overnight closures during the first week will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
During the following weeks the works will continue nightly, starting at 9pm, on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/slr for more.
