Plymouth's road resurfacing programme continues through November

Another seven Plymouth roads will be resurfaced this month in the final phase of a major five-month programme to repair some of the city’s most severely damaged roads.

The programme, which the Council’s highways contractor Amey began in July, is resurfacing whole roads and large sections of road that suffered the worst damage after the prolonged wet weather last winter.

As well as resurfacing, the works include structural reconstruction of the worst affected areas and they are being carried out alongside the Council’s day-to-day road maintenance programme.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “Our resurfacing programme has been making a huge difference to the city’s road network, with many problem routes now providing a smooth ride for road users.

“Seven more roads will get a new lease of life through November, underlining the Council’s commitment to improving the network despite significant cuts to highways funding by central Government.”

Local residents and businesses near the works are being notified in advance by letter and diversion routes will be signed. Access to properties will be maintained where ever possible.

Resurfacing and reconstruction programme to the end of November (dates may be subject to change):

Night time road closures

Sunday 17 November from 7pm to 6am
Royal Parade (westbound side, nearest Civic Centre)
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Monday 18 November from 6.30pm to 6am
Oreston Road
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Tuesday 19 November from 6.30pm to 6am
Tothill Avenue
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Daytime road closures

Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 November from 7.30am to 6pm
Fleet Street
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Tuesday 5 November from 7.30am to 6pm
Merafield Road
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Thursday 7 November from 7.30am to 6pm
Dark Street Lane
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Friday 8 November from 7.30am to 6pm
Beacon Park Road
Full road closure, local diversions in place.

Each month the Council has been reporting on works completed and the roads being resurfaced in the forthcoming month. The latest information is available on its website at www.plymouth.gov.uk/roadrepairs.

Roads resurfaced during October included: Forder Valley Road, Millbay Road, Mannamead Road, Notte Street, Skardon Place, Victoria Road and Shakespeare Road.