The one-way system around St George’s Way in Newport will now not be removed until Saturday 22nd April, a 5-day delay from the previous re-opening date of Monday 17th April.
The delay in reopening St George’s Way to 2-way traffic is being blamed on operational reasons, principally the need for additional remedial work following Southern Water’s recent water main work on the site.
There is some good news for drivers though… the current one-way restriction on Shide Road is to be removed ahead of schedule tomorrow (Thursday). This removal will allow traffic from Watergate Road/Whitepit Lane/St Johns Road and beyond to exit straight onto St George’s Way/Blackwater Road, reducing the volume of traffic using the one-way system through Medina Road.
Overnight resurfacing work on St George’s Way and Blackwater Road remains on course to begin on Tuesday 18th April.
Further updates on this major scheme will be provided as necessary.
