Message from South Gloucestershire Council:
From today work starts along the the B4509 The Downs, Wickwar, to repair and replace drainage pipes.
The work is part of the Council’s Flood Resilience Project, funded by the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Local Highway Maintenance Challenge Fund scheme.
To enable the work the road will need to be closed to all traffic. The traffic management will be installed in phases to minimise disruption.
Phase 1a – From today (Tuesday 6 April), the B4509 The Downs will be closed to traffic, between its junction with High Street and Station Road and its junction with Westend Road, Wickwar, for approximately two weeks.
Phase 1b – From Monday 19 April, the B4509 The Downs will be closed to traffic, between its junction with Westend Road, Wickwar, and the entrance to the quarry, for approximately three weeks.
Phase 1c – From Monday 10 May, temporary traffic lights will be in operation along the B4509 The Downs, between its junction with the B4058 and the entrance to the quarry, for approximately four weeks. These lights will need to remain in place around the clock. During this time, it may also be necessary to close the road at certain times.
Phase 2 – From Monday 2 August, the B4509 The Downs will be closed to traffic, between its junction with the B4058 and its junction with Westend Road, for approximately 14 weeks.
A signed diversion route is in operation via the B4060 Wickwar Road, Peg Hill, the B4059 and the B4058. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained as much as possible.
Bus services that currently travel along the road will need to be diverted. Further information is available on the Travelwest website, visit www.travelwest.info/travel-updates.
These dates and timeframes may be subject to change and we will keep the local community up to date.
Information about the project is available on our website, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/floodresilience.
Please note that an officer from South Gloucestershire Council will be attending the Parish Council meeting on 7th April to talk about the project. Members of the public are welcome to attend. AGENDA for meeting 7th April 2021 – Wickwar Parish Council
