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Ash dieback, a fungal disease which can prove fatal to trees, is spreading across the UK and is now present in North Somerset.
Affected trees see a rapid decline in health so urgent action is needed to remove those alongside busy routes for safety reasons.
Closing main roads isn’t something we do lightly because we realise the inconvenience and disruption this inevitably causes.
We’re therefore making every effort to carry out the works on time and co-ordinate other planned works at the same time,where possible.
We’re also working with an ecologist to make sure no harm is caused to wildlife, particularly birds.
Upcoming works are planned at:
- A370 near Brockley Coombe, between Brockley Coombe crossroads and St Nicholas Way – closed from Monday (23 January) for five days.
- Flax Bourton Road, between the Weston Road junction and before Woodland Way, off Flax Bourton Road - closed from Thursday 26 January for two days.
- Kewstoke Road in Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare - set to close towards the end of February (dates to be confirmed).
On these dates no traffic will be allowed to pass in either direction between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
There’ll be diversion routes in place at all locations and traffic marshals to allow access for residents and businesses. The roads will be closed to all other traffic (including cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians) so we can carry out the works safely.
See diversion routes on the online map. Just change the calendar so you can see future works and enter the road or area you’re looking for.
You could also follow the teams on social media for regular updates. Follow North Somerset Travel and Roads on Facebook and Twitter, and Nature and Climate North Somerset on Facebook.