News Release (15/02/11)
Motorists are being warned to add some extra time to their journeys to Bristol Airport as the investment in roads continues in North Somerset.
The latest road maintenance scheme will see improvements to the A38, near Bristol Airport at Lulsgate Bottom.
The work includes drainage and kerb repairs, resurfacing of the road and footpath, and clearing verges.
Although the main road will stay open throughout the planned five-week programme motorists are warned to expect delays.
From February 13 to March 13 there will be two lanes open to traffic, which will change as the work moves. There will also be a speed limit of 30mph.
From March 14 there will be closures of Downside Road and West Lane junctions, and traffic will be limited going along the main route following resurfacing.
In order to keep the main road open 'convoy working' will be used. This involves leading the traffic through designated lanes at a speed limit of 10mph.
North Somerset Council's deputy leader and executive member for highways, Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, said: "While the work is done there will be some unavoidable inconvenience but we are working to keep this to a minimum.
"Nevertheless, we are warning people to add a little extra time to their journeys, especially to the airport.
"I'm pleased we can continue our investment in the roads in North Somerset and this is an important scheme on one of our main routes, that links our region to Europe and beyond via the international airport.”
The works, which will cost around £190,000, will be carried out by contractors Balfour Beatty on behalf of the council.
For more information, including affected road maps and diversions, visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roads