Expect disruption on busy Rushden to Bedford A6 every week night this month for 'noisy' roundabout resurfacing roadworks
The main road between Rushden to Bedford is due to close every weeknight this month for roundabout resurfacing, starting tonight (October 9).
Works will consist of resurfacing the Rushden Road roundabout A6, at Sharnbrook, with closures from Thursday, October 9 to Thursday, October 30 on weekdays 8pm to 6am.
The roadworks are being carried out as part of Bedford Borough Council’s highway works programme.
A council spokesman said: “Signs will be put up at the ends of the site which will provide the most up to date information if the programme changes. A signed diversion route via A6, A428, A509 and A45 will be in place during the hours of the road closure. “Due to the nature of the works, we will be unable to provide access once the works are in progress. The A6 will be closed between Riseley Road, Sharnbrook and The Avenue, Bletsoe. “Access to Thurleigh, Riseley, Bletsoe and surrounding villages to the North, for those driving non heavy goods vehicles, will be possible from Riseley Road or The Avenue Bletsoe via North End onto Thurleigh Road.”
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
The council spokesman added: “Please be respectful of the workforce and, if you are permitted to drive through the road closure please keep speeds down to a minimum to protect the safety of the workforce.
“All site vehicles are fitted with reversing beepers and flashing lights so please be careful when approaching the site.
“The council takes a holistic approach when planning roadworks, unfortunately these works will be disruptive, and some operations are noisy.
"We apologise for the disruption caused by this essential work but be assured they have been programmed in co-ordination with our Streetworks team to ensure disruption is kept to the minimum.
"Where works are carried out at night, we aim where possible, to carry out operations which cause the most noise during the earliest hours in the shift to again ensure disruption is kept to the minimum.
“Before we close the road we may carry out some minor works that may mean that some areas are coned off or temporary traffic lights may be used."
Anyone wanting to discuss working arrangements relating to the project can call Highways Helpdesk on 01234 718003 or email [email protected].