A697 Re-surfacing works to begin

Re-surfacing works will be carried out on the A697 in Longframlington village from Monday 2^nd November and the works are expected to last up to two weeks.

Works will be carried out to repair the base of the carriageway before resurfacing operations are carried out on both Sunday 8^th and Sunday 15^th November.

The road will remain open throughout the works and traffic will be controlled under a convoy system with two way traffic lights.

Delays are to be expected although every effort will be made to minimise disruption.

Letters have been sent to residents and businesses in the vicinity informing them of the section of road that will be worked on. Those living and working nearby will still be able to access their properties.

The re-surfacing works will be carried by our contractor, Rainton’s Ltd with Northumberland County Council supervising the works.

Councillor Alan Armstrong, Executive Member for Highways and Transport at the County Council said:  “Although small delays are to be expected during these works, the road will remain open at all times so we expect minimum disruption. We would encourage people who plan to use this route to allow more time for their journey and apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.”

This project is one of many to be undertaken by Northumberland County Council this year as part of a £18 million programme to maintain its 5,000 kilometre road network.

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