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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
July closures of A58 Burdock Way flyover in Halifax announced
A key route in and out of Halifax will be closed on some evenings and weekends in July while resurfacing work takes Council said work on the A58 Burdock Way flyover was necessary but straightforward, with the maintenance issues identified at an early resurfacing work, the council will be replacing the movement joints on the to the route's popularity, the work will be carried out overnight and at the weekend in an effort to limit disruption, the council stated. The south-west carriageway, for vehicles travelling from Brighouse and Stump Cross towards Halifax, will be closed on Monday 7 July from 23:00-07:00 Tuesday 8 July and Wednesday 9 July, the road will be closed between 20:00-07:00 BST, with a further closure on Thursday 10 July, between 11:00-07:00 road will close at 23:00 BST on Friday 11 July and remain closed across that weekend, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The north-east carriageway, for routes from Halifax towards Stump Cross and Brighouse, will be closed from Monday 14 July from 20:00 to 07:00 BST, with another full closure on the weekend of 19 and 20 will be in place, with the council stressing every effort had been made to minimise disruption, including postponing road closures on nights when there are events at Halifax's Piece Hall and working around ongoing improvement works in the town centre."We thank road-users for their patience whist this important work is completed," said council's cabinet member for transport, Sarah Courtney. "The work will protect the structure and improve the road surface, prolonging the lifespan of the road." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
City of Wolverhampton Council to repair more than 7,500 potholes
More than 7,500 potholes will be fixed this year in Wolverhampton, the city council has of Wolverhampton Council is responsible for maintaining 480 miles of roads and nearly 800 miles of local authority said it was also carrying out resurfacing works on some of its busiest roads to keep them in good condition for longer, meaning fewer pothole repairs would be needed in the Azeem, the council's cabinet member for transport, said: "Fixing roads and tackling potholes is a priority for us and there is a wide programme of work taking place that we will be keeping people up to date with." The council said it had also been using data to identify where preventative work would have the biggest impact, which it said had reduced the number of roads in need of urgent said: "By working smarter and focusing on preventative maintenance, we will not only improve road quality but also lower carbon emissions and deliver better value for money." Over the past five years, approximately 32,000 potholes have been filled across the council's highways maintenance programme for 2025-26 includes resurfacing, with key routes such as Cannock Road and Neachells Lane being resurfaced in July and of the resurfacing will take place at night to minimise traffic disruption, as was the case with Wellington Road and Lichfield Street in Bilston, which were resurfaced of the highways network falls under the council's £9.7m capital highways programme, which also funds improvements and maintenance to street lighting, bridges and other highways structures, highways management, car park upgrades and was announced in May that the council has also secured an additional £2m from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, meaning more potholes can be filled and preventative maintenance works undertaken. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Wetley Rocks A520 roadwork scheme due to start
A major highways project is due to start in Staffordshire on £1.4m scheme in Wetley Rocks, near Leek, is expected to take about three months to complete, and will include reconstruction and resurfacing of the County Council said some sections of footpath would be resurfaced as part of the work, and damaged drainage, kerbs and ironworks would also be traffic lights will be in place, and there will also be a combination of temporary lane and full road closures over the coming months. Overnight closures for the resurfacing work were expected to be carried out in two phases, the local authority said, with the first closure scheduled for late July and the final closure in late August.A signed diversion will be in place via the A52 and A523. Access to businesses and residents in the works area will be maintained where possible. 'Vital scheme' Crews would try to minimise disruption, said cabinet support member for highways Patrick Allen."Signs have already been put up with details of the scheme and we've written to local residents and businesses informing them of the upcoming work," he said."It's a vital scheme for the area and I'd like to thank people in advance for their patience." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
M4 closures to cause headaches for drivers in Wales this week
There's disruption ahead for drivers travelling on the M4 from this weekend as resurfacing work are carried out. People who use the road in Cardiff will be affected by the disruption – which will continue into next mooth. The works will take place at M4 westbound from junction 30 Cardiff Gate to junction 32 Coryton. The road will be closed, with diversions in place, from 8pm until 6am. The works began on June 24 and will continue until July 15. Elsewhere, between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle, major roadworks are to be carried out to ensure the safety and long-term resilience of the motorway. The works will take place for six months and began on Monday, June 9. The work involves refurbishment to five bridges on this stretch of the M4. It is being described as "essential to maintain safety and prevent deterioration of the road." The motorway is remaining open with two running lanes in both directions for the duration of the works. Closures are limited to overnight. Temporary speed limits are being implemented to ensure driver and worker safety. In England, there's going to be carriageway and lane closures for resurfacing work at M4 eastbound junction 13 to 12 from June 30 until July 1. The works will be carried out between 9pm and 6am. And there's going to be an exit slip road closure at M4 eastbound junction 10 from June 30 until July 1. The works will be carried out from 11pm until 6am. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nine-mile stretch of A34 to be closed for next TWO weekends
A long stretch of the A34 is scheduled to close for the next two weekends while National Highways resurfaces sections of the road. The nine-mile section begins at Junction 13, the Chieveley Interchange in Berkshire, which connects the A34 with the M4. It ends with the Chilton Junction near Didcot, which links the A34 with the A4185. A spokesperson for National Highways said: 'We need weekend closures due to the depth of resurfacing we have to do in some sections.' READ MORE: The first weekend closure will begin at 9pm on Friday, June 27 and last until 6am on Monday, June 20 while the second will start and end at the same time, only from Friday, July 5 to Monday, July 7. The suggested diversion route takes vehicles east along the M4 to Junction 8/9 at Maidenhead. Map of the section that will be closed (Image: Google Maps) From there, drivers should exit and travel north on the A404 until the M40 Handy Cross roundabout, where they can take the first exit onto the M40 northbound. Experience the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 Motorists should then continue on the M40 until Junction 9 when they can exit for the A34 and travel south to Oxford. The total diversion travel distance is approximately 70 miles and will take drivers more than an hour. National Highways added: 'We apologise for the long diversion. However, it's the most suitable option for both car and HGV drivers. 'This is essential resurfacing work. We have chosen weekend work as the least disruptive option overall.'
