A BUSY Poole town centre link road is being closed for resurfacing for three days next week.

The essential work will be carried out on the deteriorating Mount Pleasant Road, which links Kingland Road with Parkstone Road, from Tuesday, September 30 until Thursday, October 2.

Resurfacing the road will cost £40,000 and Borough of Poole says the work will be undertaken from 8am to 4pm daily.

While the maintenance is being carried out there will be a 24-hour signed diversion for motorists.

Bus companies have been notified and some bus routes have been temporarily changed. However, pedestrians will still be able to use the footways and access properties.

The junction of Seldown Lane and Mount Pleasant Road will also be closed to allow the new road surface to set.

“The road is in a poor condition, so we are pleased to have the funding available to carry out these improvements,” said Cllr Ian Potter, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation at Borough of Poole.

“We appreciate there is never going to be a good time to undertake these works, but we’re doing all we can to minimise the disruption to local residents and road users.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience during these works,” he added.

While the work is being carried out, motorists will be able to access the car park for Lighthouse, Merck House and local businesses through Seldown Lane’s junction with Kingland Road.

Last September local residents were celebrating after a lengthy campaign to get a pedestrian crossing on the busy road to help the large number of elderly people and families.

A 142-signature petition was organised by resident Valerie Old and presented to the council by ward member Cllr Mark Howell.