Hampshire country road to close for up to 12 days of resurfacing works

West Dean Road and Scouts Lane, near West Tytherley, will be shut from Wednesday, March 13 for “substantial patching of the surface of the road”.

The closure will be enforced from 8am to 4pm for up to 12 days, not including weekends. A signed diversion will be in place.

Access for residents and businesses will be maintained but drivers may still need to take an alternative route.

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West Dean Road and Scouts Lane closure (Image: one.network)

Cllr Nick Adams-King, lead member for universal services, posted on Facebook: “I've been chasing for some more substantial resurfacing to be carried out on West Dean Road and Scouts Lane for some time so I'm pleased to give you the heads up that this is happening from 13th March onwards for up to 12 days. Not complete resurfacing, but substantial patching of the surface of the road.

“While there is an allowance within the time periods shown above for delays, there may be times when we must postpone works at very short notice; based on the latest weather forecasts, this can occur just prior to works commencing.

“We will always look to provide up-to-date information wherever we can, but sometimes these last-minute decisions can be difficult to relay to the travelling public in a timely manner. When we can, any significant changes to the scheduled dates will be made clear on the yellow sign boards located at the works limits.

“Information signs advising road users of the works will be erected before the start of works. Letters have been sent to local residents and businesses, to advise them accordingly.”