EMERGENCY roadworks are to begin on the A325 and Binsted Road at Bucks Horn Oak from Tuesday, April 13, as Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) undertakes essential repairs to the overhead electricity network.

The work will run over a three-week period on the southbound section of the A325 between Binsted Road and the Shell Garage, with three-way traffic lights in operation 24 hours a day.

A temporary, partial road closure will also be in place on Binsted Road between the A325 and Back Lane.

All access to businesses, residential homes and pedestrians will be maintained and engineers will work seven days a week.

Nearby residents and business owners will be notified of the work and the agreed traffic management system by letter drop, and are assured the repairs will not affect their power supplies.

SSEN’s Project Engineer, Moath Almasri said: “I’d like to assure our customers that we are working to complete this essential repairs as quickly and safely as possible, and would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by these works.

"As a considerate constructor, SSEN seeks to minimize disruption to customers wherever possible and our team will be available for the duration of these works to address any concerns or issues that those living or working in the vicinity may have.

"Our engineers will be adhering to Government guidelines on working practices during coronavirus and carrying our full checks ahead of any works, to ensure the safety of both customers and colleagues.”

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