WORK is to begin today, (September 29) on a ten-week scheme to improve a busy town centre junction in Hartlepool.
The £250,000 scheme involves creating a right-turn lane for traffic turning into Raby Road from Middleton Road.
Road closures on Hart Lane and Middleton Road will be required during the works, but Hartlepool Borough Council says steps have been taken to minimise disruption.
Brendon Colarossi, Hartlepool Council’s Principal Projects Engineer, said: “We are proposing to maintain two-way traffic along Raby Road and will be switching off the traffic lights at the junction. By keeping north-south traffic flowing in this way, we hope to minimise the disruption and delays experienced by members of the public.
“In addition, Hart Lane will be closed from the junction with Murray Street and signs will be in place to divert traffic along Murray Street.
“Middleton Road will also be closed and a diversion route along Brougham Terrace will be signed.
“It is inevitable that with a scheme of this size there will be some disruption, and we would like to apologise in advance to members of the public and ask for their patience and co-operation.”
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