Another major road near Darlington is set for full and partial closures for the next six months as residents continue to face delays with roadworks across the town.

The A66 between Little Burdon and Long Newton will face full closures and lane closures overnight until Spring 2023 to allow for maintenance work on the carriageway.

National Highways say the closures are to allow for essential works to renew the safety barriers and street lighting along the stretch of road, as well as drainage repairs near the bridge at Sadberge.

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There will be a series of full and lane closures overnight, Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am, with laybys closed and speed restrictions also in place.

A National Highways spokesperson said: “We are renewing the safety barrier and street lighting on the A66 between Little Burdon and Long Newton as they are nearing the end of their serviceable life.  We also need to carry out drainage repairs near the bridge at Sadberge.

“To do this work safely, we will need to use a combination of full closures or lane closures overnight, Monday to Friday between 8pm-6am.  For customer safety, speed restrictions and layby closures will be in place 24hrs-a-day.

“We aim to start the project 12 September 2022 and for it to take approximately 6 months with work continuing until spring 2023.”

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The first closures will begin in just two weeks’ time with the eastbound carriageway closed on September 12 & 14, and the westbound carriageway closed on September 13 and 15-30.

Access will be maintained during periods of full closure for businesses and residents which are only accessible from the A66.

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Diversions will take drivers along the A67 and Mill Lane between Morton Palms and Long Newton with local diversions to maintain access to properties.

It comes as the A67, which will be part of the diversion route, was also closed for works.

Darlington residents have hit out in recent weeks at the number of roadworks in the town, with some suggesting that every road in the area was seemingly being worked on at once.

Speaking to The Northern Echo last week (August 25) one resident asked: ““Is there any main road in Darlington that isn't being dug up at the moment?”

For further information contact 0300 123 500 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk

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