Essential resurfacing - four-day closure of part of A308 in Windsor - DEFERRED UNTIL SPRING 2010

THE WORKS ON ALBERT ROAD HAVE BEEN RE-PHASED AND WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN SPRING 2010.

A stretch of the A308 between Windsor and Old Windsor will be closed for four days at the beginning of September for essential maintenance and resurfacing work.

The work - on the A308 Albert Road between the Kings Road roundabout in Windsor and the Datchet Road roundabout in Old Windsor - is scheduled to start on Tuesday 1 September and be completed by the end of Friday 4 September.

The closure will be in force to ensure the safety of both the public and the working crews, and to enable the work to be carried out as quickly as possible. Contractors Balfour Beatty will dig up several lengths of the road and replace them with a new surface and white lines.

Cllr Colin Rayner, lead member for highways and streetcare, said: "This work - which is being carried out on these dates to avoid any major events in Windsor - is absolutely essential in maintaining the condition of the carriageway along this very busy stretch of road between Windsor and Old Windsor.

"We know that this will cause some delays for residents and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience. Our contractors will work longer than usual hours to finish the work earlier if at all possible - and of course, weather permitting. If adverse weather is forecast for the period of the work, the scheme will be rescheduled for a later date.

"We hope the travelling public will understand that it is absolutely essential that we maintain the condition of our roads to ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.

"A diversion route via other A roads will be clearly signposted, but please plan your journey to avoid the affected areas if at all possible and understand that the extra traffic will undoubtedly generate delays on other roads in the area for the duration of the work."

The diversion route will be clearly signed via the A332 and the A330 to Ascot, the A329 and A30 to Englefield Green and the A328 and A308 to Old Windsor.

Bus services between Windsor and Old Windsor will inevitably be disrupted during the road closure. Bus companies will publicise alternative timetables and routes at bus stops in advance of the start of the work.

Advance information signs have been put up this week warning motorists of the closure. Up-to-date information will be available on the council's website at www.rbwm.gov.uk. For further information contact the council's customer services on 01628 683868.

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