Improvements to the A370 Flax Bourton begin
A major scheme to improve the condition of the A370 Main Road in Flax Bourton has begun.
The work, which will be completed in phases, will see improvements to the stretch between Backwell House and the property named Old Angel Cottage.
As part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to improving the district’s roads, the council will be carrying out road maintenance works including:
- Renewing the highway drainage system
- Maintaining existing highway drainage system
- Replacing and repairing damaged ironworks.
Works are required to maintain the integrity of the road and add resilience to the drainage network by mitigating road flooding.
The first phase of work will be completed using multi-way traffic lights between Monday 7 July and Thursday 7 August.
The lights will be in place 24-hours a day, with works taking place between 8am and 5pm during the week. The work will be carried out from the entrance to Backwell House to Castle Farm and all traffic lights will be removed during the Bristol Balloon Fiesta.
The second phase, which will require a full road closure outside the graveyard, will begin on Monday 11 August and last for five days. Due to the 24-hour closure, there will be no through access and vehicular access to properties will be from either end of Main Road, Flax Bourton.
A diversion will be in place during this time and traffic marshals will be positioned at key locations to advise on access arrangements during working hours.
The final stage of the works will be completed between Monday 18 August and Friday 29 August.
Temporary multi-way traffic signals will be used 24-hours a day, with works taking place between 8am and 5pm during the week.
The work will be carried out between Castle Farm to outside the property known as Old Angel Cottage.
We appreciate these works will cause some inconvenience but it is an essential process which safeguards the condition of our roads for years to come.
Cllr Hannah Young, North Somerset Council’s cabinet executive member with responsibility for highways
We are committed to proactively investing in our roads in order the prevent future problems and deterioration.
For more information visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
