DISRUPTION is expected as road works at a busy junction may take up to six weeks to complete.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the junction, or allow extra time for their journey when using the Dixons Bank and Stainton Way junction in Middlesbrough from Wednesday (July 24).
As part of the road works, temporary traffic measures will remain in place until September.
During this time, there will be no dedicated right turn manoeuvres from Stainton Way, and vehicles turning right will have to do so via the existing "straight only" outside lanes.
Left turn manoeuvres will remain, but on a "give way" basis.
A spokesperson for Middlesbrough Council said: "The Council is keen to minimise the disruption to traffic through this major intersection and as a result, the works have been scheduled for the summer holidays when traffic levels are lower.
"It has also enabled the Council to minimise the extent of the phasing on the junction to maintain maximum possible flows, while ensuring safety for all concerned.
"However, throughout the operation delays are unfortunately inevitable due to the volume of traffic using this stretch of carriageway, even allowing for the school summer break.
"Drivers are therefore advised to allow additional time for their journey or, if possible, avoid the junction completely for the duration of the works."
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