Drivers who have been using an alternative route to avoid a notoriously congested junction will face a double disruption this week. The road, which offers a temporary escape from the heavy traffic at the junction near Shurdington Road, will be closed for five days due to essential maintenance work.
This closure comes amid ongoing roadworks connected to a significant new housing development of 350 homes located just off the A46 Shurdington Road. The combined impact of both projects is expected to create challenges for local commuters and residents.
Authorities have advised drivers to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time, as the closure will force traffic back through the already busy junction that many had been avoiding. The five-day shutdown is located on a key stretch used by drivers seeking to bypass delays caused by the expansion works.
While the closure is temporary, it marks a crucial phase in the broader infrastructure improvements designed to support the growing residential community and improve long-term traffic flow once the developments are complete.