Overnight closures will get underway on Braunton Road in Barnstaple next week while resurfacing work is carried out.
From Tuesday 27 May to Thursday 5 June, the road will be closed on weekday evenings from 7pm to 6am between Pilland Way and the junction with the Western Bypass.
The surfacing which is due to be undertaken is part of our scheme to improve and extend the existing bus lane on Braunton Road and will eventually prioritise buses through the Pilland Way and A361 signalised junctions. It is being funded through our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding from the Department for Transport.
This scheme is separating the bus lane from general traffic to improve bus journey times by removing the need for buses and taxis to stop at the traffic lights, unless pedestrians and cyclists are crossing. There will be no significant changes to the road layout for general traffic, with no alterations to the outbound lane heading towards Braunton and there will still be two lanes coming off the new bridge and turning right into Barnstaple with space to merge.
During the night-time closures the signed diversion route will be via Pilland Way, Riverside Road, A361, A3125, Alexandra Road, Rolle Street.