Hour long diversion in place for A483 road closure

Road closed in Thatcham <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Road closed in Thatcham (Image: NQ)
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An hour-long official diversion will be in place as more overnight road closures are expected on the A483.

National Highways has confirmed that there will be overnight closures near Llynclys Crossroads as engineers finish resurfacing work that was delayed by poor weather.

Work began around the junction on Monday February 23 however National Highways have said they were unable to complete those works due to “adverse” weather conditions.

With the road closure an official diversion has been put in place which will take drivers travelling from Welshpool on a 37 mile route via the A458 and the A5 which would take roughly an hour.

In a letter shared with residents a spokesperson for National Highways said: “We now expect this work to take place overnight, between 9pm and 6am, on Tuesday April 7 to Wednesday April 8.

“Access for emergency vehicles, as well as access to The White Lion and The Garden Lodge, will be maintained at all times.

“Residential access will also be maintained via local diversion routes which will be signed in advance. Please plan your journeys and allow extra time for diversions.

“We'll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

“Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.”

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