Emsworth: Road closure for drainage and footway improvements results in diversion through town
A
road in Emsworth is due to be closed for approximately four
weeks while works are completed. Hampshire County Council
has confirmed that road improvements are due to be carried
out in Bridge Road and Victoria Road from Monday, November
11.
This
closure will take approximately four weeks to complete and
it is part of the Emsworth Improvement Plan being undertaken
by the council. The aim of the scheme is to make a number of
safety improvements along Victoria Road near Emsworth
Primary School as well as making improvements to the
entrance of Bridge Road.
Hampshire County Council has appointed Mays Construction Ltd
to carry out drainage and footway improvements in Bridge
Road and Victoria Road. Works start at Bridge Road on Monday
11 November 2024 for approximately four weeks.
There will be a partial road closure in Bridge Road from the
A259 for a duration of the improvements and work will follow
in Victoria Road.
The works being completed in Bridge Road will include
the narrowing of the bellmouth, improvements to drainage and
footway resurfacing while the work in Victoria Road will
include footway widening, the relocation of a lighting
column and the relocation of a telegraph pole.
The
scheme will be divided into two phases, with the first phase
commencing next week and the second phase will start next
summer. Phase two of the plan will involve improving the
crossing points to ensure safe access to the school for all
users.
For
more information about the Emsworth Improvement Plan and the
road closure, click
HERE
The News 5th November
Page updated:
Monday February 03, 2025