The roadworks mark the final phase of a major £350,000 repair programme, which started at the end of June when the approach roads to the roundabout were resurfaced.
The final repairs will take around 8 nights to be completed and will involve resurfacing the roundabout, marking out lanes to help road users, clearing the drains and installing new kerbs.
The works are expected to be completed by the early hours of Tuesday 1 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and conditions on site.
Our surveys have shown that the existing 20-year-old road surface is now beyond further patching repairs and requires full replacement.
A temporary 30 miles-per-hour speed limit will be in place during the works to protect local road users and the workforce.
Our Cabinet Member for Highways Assets and Transport. Councillor Charlotte Cupit, said
"We know Whittington Moor roundabout and its approach is a busy stretch of road which can easily get traffic delays.
"Recognising this, we have carefully timed the works to take place in 2 halves – the approach roads last month and now the roundabout itself - and by working overnight we’re doing our best to minimise delays for the local community.
"If the weather is on our side, we hope to complete the works earlier if possible to minimise inconvenience for local road users.
"I’d like to thank people for their patience during this major £350,000 investment and repair programme on a busy and key county road."
Works timetable
The timings are subject to change due to site or weather conditions. If the weather conditions are favourable and good progress is made, the works will switch from the southbound side of the roundabout to the northbound side without delay, helping to complete the repairs earlier and minimising inconvenience for local road users.
Whittington Moor roundabout - A61 southbound traffic diversions during the repairs
To resurface the southbound lanes of the Whittington Moor roundabout, the A61 will be closed from 7pm on Monday 24 July 2023 and reopen at 5am on Friday 28 July 2023.
Southbound traffic will leave the A61 at the Sheepbridge slip road and will be diverted along Broombank Road, Sheepbridge Lane, the B6050 Dunston Road, Racecourse Road, Stand Road, the B6057 Sheffield Road, Lockoford Lane and then rejoin the A61 at the Tesco’s roundabout.
Whittington Moor roundabout - A61 northbound traffic diversions during the repairs
To resurface the northbound lanes of the Whittington Moor roundabout, the A61 will be closed from 7pm on Friday 28 July 2023 and reopen at 5am on Tuesday 1 August 2023.
The same diversion will apply as for the southbound traffic in reverse.
Northbound traffic will leave the A61 at the at the Tesco’s roundabout and will be diverted along Lockoford Lane, the B6057 Sheffield Road, Stand Road, Racecourse Road, the B6050 Dunston Road, Sheepbridge Lane, Broombank Road and will re-join the A61 at the Sheepbridge slip road.
Due to the existing vehicle height limit on Brimington Road North, high sided vehicles above 3.8 metres will be unable to deliver to premises between the roundabout and the railway bridge during the southbound repairs for 4 nights starting from 7pm on Monday 24 July 2023.
Information signs to alert drivers to the forthcoming roadworks will be installed along the A61 to encourage people to consider an alternative route.
Find full details about our annual resurfacing programme.
The resurfacing improvements are part of our ambitious 3-year £120 million investment programme to improve the county’s roads and transport network.
The works will be carried out on our behalf by Aggregate Industries.
Find out more about the new lane markings at the Whittington Moor roundabout.
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