Fresh chaos could be hitting Melksham with long awaited resurfacing work now to be undertaken at the same time as the works on Spa Road.
These works involve repairs to the existing carriageway, the installation of new road markings and the adjustment of surface ironwork.
The works will commence on Monday 20th November 2023 and will be completed by Friday 1st December 2023 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00 (no weekend working), however, on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions are unfavourable, or occasionally we discover the need for additional repairs once the work has started. The road will be open as normal outside of these hours.
Local councillor Jon Hubbard commented, "Whilst I am delighted that the long overdue repairs to Queensway will now be undertaken I am concerned if anyone has considered the impact of Queensway being closed and the works on Spa Road taking place at the same time.
"I have written to the Highways department asking for reassurance that Queensway will not be closed during the rushhour when we are currently almost experiencing gridlock on Spa Road".
Due to the nature of the works and the local environment, the works will be carried out within a temporary road closure, to ensure that adequate health & safety is maintained for the contractor & local residents.
Further future works possible
Road markings and ironwork adjustments may need to be completed at a later date.
The main diversion route for all ‘through’ traffic whilst works are being undertaken within the road closure will be west on A3102, South on Eastern Way and Snowberry Lane, west on Spa Road and vice versa. You can view this via one.network by entering the following address into an internet browser: https://one.network/?tmi=GB27306139.
There will be points throughout the works period where vehicular access will not be possible as plant may be obstructing the road or material may be newly laid which you will not be able to drive over, as early trafficking could lead to premature failure. If works are being undertaken in the vicinity of your property; I would suggest speaking to the workforce in advance to ask if there will be any restrictions with regards to access.
The Contractor will maintain pedestrian access for residents for the duration of the works; I have recommended to residents that when leaving their property in their vehicle, to allow extra time for any possible delays and when returning to their property. There will be traffic management operatives located at the extents of the works, to speak to them, explain where they live, and they will be able to assist.
Signing will be in place advising that local businesses will be open as usual. A letter drop will be undertaken to all the residents located within the site extents on the week commencing 6th November 2023.
