THE A36 through the centre of town will be closed overnight for almost two months.

Highways England say essential surfacing works need to be carried out from St Paul's roundabout to Bourne Way roundabout.

Work will be carried out overnight, and they say they will try to keep noise levels "to a minimum", but add: "Due to the nature of the work, residents should expect to hear some noise from the essential works. We apologise in advance for any disturbance caused."

Highways also say that the new surface will be a "low noise surface, and is quieter than the existing surface that it is replacing".

They add: "The low noise surface will also mitigate a number of Noise Important Areas (NIAs) along the A36 route and provide a long-term noise reduction for residents who live near to the A36."

Dates of work

The work will start on the evening of Monday, May 17, and finish on the morning of Wednesday, July 14.

Work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday. No work will take place on Saturday or Sunday nights.

It will be carried out in phases under full road closures, and a fully signed diversion route will be in place.

Schedule

  • Monday, May 17 to Friday, May 21: Southbound closure between St Paul's and Castle roundabouts
  • Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25: Southbound and northbound closures between St Paul's and Castle roundabouts
  • May 26 and May 27: Northbound closure between Castle and St Paul's roundabouts
  • Tuesday, June 1: Southbound closure between Castle and St Mark's roundabouts
  • June 2: Northbound closure between Castle and St Mark's roundabouts
  • June 3: Southbound closure between Castle and St Mark's roundabouts
  • June 4 to June 8: Southbound and northbound closure between Castle and St Mark's roundabouts
  • June 9 to June 15: Full closure between Castle and College roundabouts including St Mark's roundabout
  • June 16 to June 22: Southbound closure from St Mark's to College roundabout
  • June 23 to July 1: Northbound closure from College to St Mark's roundabouts
  • July 2 and July 5: Full closure of College roundabout. Closure points at St Mark's roundabout, Exeter Street roundabout and Tollgate Road.
  • July 6 to July 13: Southbound and northbound closure between College and Bourne Way roundabouts.

If you have any questions or for more information, contact Highways England Customer Contacrt Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@highwaysengland.co.uk.