Wiltshire Council have announced that there will be carriageway resurfacing works at the B3098 Market Lavington to West Lavington Road. There will also be associated works to reinstate road markings and adjust or replace ironworks where required. The works will commence on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and will be completed by the morning of Friday 6th March 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00, however on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions are unfavourable, or occasionally we discover the need for additional repairs once the work has started.
Please see the site extents of the proposed works on the link below.
There will also be advance information signs erected on site providing duration dates. Due to the nature of the works and the local environment, the works will be carried out within a temporary road closure, to ensure that adequate health & safety is maintained for the contractor & local residents. The main diversion route for all ‘through’ traffic whilst works are being undertaken within the road closure will be as per a signed diversion route. The Contractor will maintain pedestrian access for residents for the duration of the works; but depending upon what operation is being undertaken and where it’s being undertaken residents may find that when accessing or egressing from their property in their vehicle, they may experience a delay and have to wait for plant to be moved out of the carriageway. It is suggested to residents that when leaving their property, to allow extra time for any possible delays and when returning to their property, there will be traffic management operatives located at the extents of the works, to speak to them, explain where they live, and how they will be able to assist. There will be points during the material laying process where vehicular access will be restricted as residents won’t be able to drive over the newly laid material, as early trafficking could lead to premature failure, therefore I have recommended to residents that if works are being undertaken in the vicinity of their property to speak to the workforce in advance to ask if there will be any restrictions with regards to access. Advanced signing will be erected, and letter drops to all residents located within the site extents will be undertaken prior to the works commencing. Signing will be in place advising that local businesses will be open as usual.
Wiltshire Council apologises for any inconvenience these works will cause but trust you will appreciate the necessity for these essential works to maintain Wiltshire’s highway network. If you wish to discuss the works whilst they are in operation, please speak to a member of the workforce who will direct you to the appropriate person on site.
Should you require any further information, please contact Shaun Morris, Highway Maintenance Engineer, Wiltshire Highways, Shaun.Morris@wiltshire.gov.uk tel: 07805 100814
