There will be 2-way temporary traffic lights on Fairlee Road for the next 5 weeks as work to further improve cycling and pedestrian routes on the outskirts of the county town get underway.
Island Roads will be undertaking the project to improve the junction with Mews Lane and Fairlee Road.
This will complement work completed earlier this year to create a new all-weather shared-use path between the Riverside Centre and Mews Lane by safely joining this with the existing shared-use path between Fairlee Road and the Racecourse.
The work will also improve vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access in and out of Mews Lane.
The project will begin on Monday (9th January) and is expected to last 5 weeks. During work, 2-way traffic lights will be in operation between 09:30 and 15:30 on weekdays. Towards the end of the scheme, a full road closure will be necessary over a maximum of 2 nights with traffic diverted via Staplers.
An Island Roads spokesperson has said:
“The Mews Lane to Riverside shared-use path has been both very well received and used by pedestrians and cyclists.
“This work will link that new section with the existing onward shared-use path to bring about a welcome safety enhancement of the Islands footway and cycleway network.”
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The Mews Lane to Riverside cycle way will be accessible to all users but closed as a through route between Mews Lane and Halberry Lane.
I don’t care I don’t care
Looking forward to these changes – much needed!
I would like to think Fairlee Road in the vicinity will be included in the work, its in an appalling state.
And of the quoted 5 weeks will there be anyone, or even 2, actually doing any work?
I’m sure it will come in handy for a Tractor into a field