TREES and other vegetation will be cleared next to the A338 Spur Road as par tof work to create a new junction at Blackwater.
From Monday, February 4, the six weeks of clearance work will start in the area of the Blackwater West slip road.
It will enable the widening of the cycleway into the verge along Christchurch Road to Hurn Court Lane.
The clearances will also make way for the construction of a new junction in the spring.
Stop and go boards will be used to control traffic outside of peak travel times, when required.
As part of the main scheme screening from the B3073 will also be put in place for local residents.
Gary Powell, head of highways and transportation and the senior responsible officer for the A338 improvements, said: “These works are being undertaken to improve cycle links in the area and to prepare the way for a new and improved on-slip at Blackwater West Junction.
"Unfortunately, with this sort of work, some inconvenience may be caused. We will remain in close contact with residents and will ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum.’’
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