Roadworks in Buckinghamshire for the week ahead – Monday 15th May 2023

Week commencing Monday 15th May 2023 roadworks are scheduled to take place at the following locations in Buckinghamshire.

The works are part of a rolling programme. As some activities are weather dependent the dates may change at short notice.

Priority Road Surfacing Works

A4010 New Road, High Wycombe – From Lane End Road to bus stop near No. 62 : Monday 15th May 2023 to Wednesday 17th May 2023 – Priority road surfacing works using a road closure in operation between 8.00pm to 6.00am.

A418 Bierton Road, Aylesbury – From junction with Manor Road to Douglas Road : Friday 19th May 2023 to Thursday 1st June 2023 – Priority road surfacing works using a road closure in operation between 8.00pm to 6.00am.

High Street, Aylesbury – From the section of the road with scaffolding down to and including the Exchange Street roundabout : Friday 12th May 2023 to Friday 19th May 2023 – Priority road surfacing works using a road closure in operation between 8.00pm to 6.00am.

Plane and Patch Works

Parkway, Marlow – Parkway Junction with the A4155 roundabout finishing just before the footway over A404 carriageway : Monday 15th May 2023 to Wednesday 17th May 2023 – Plane and patch works using a road closure in operation between 7.30pm and 6.00am.

Nicol Road, Chalfont St Peter (From Gold Hill North to Grove Lane) : Thursday 18th May 2023 to Tuesday 23rd May 2023 – Plane and patch works using a road closure in operation between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

Station Approach, Marlow – From Lock Road to the railway station access road : Thursday 18th May 2023 to Friday 19th May 2023 – Plane and patch works using a road closure in operation between 7.30pm and 6.00am.

So far in 2023 Buckinghamshire Council has received reports of much higher numbers of road defects than in recent years due to the impact of the winter weather, a situation reflected nationwide. In response, Buckinghamshire Highways teams are working seven days a week, prioritising the most dangerous potholes and making urgent repairs. Other potholes and defects are scheduled for repair according to safety criteria and Buckinghamshire Highways is working through this plan, with eight repair crews are aiming to complete 2,500 jobs per month.

Given the current condition of the roads, which is an issue across the country at present, Buckinghamshire Council will also be using its emergency powers, alongside the new highway contracts, to fast track a number of essential road repairs. Unfortunately, it will not always be possible to give normal periods of advance notice, and for this the Council apologises, but the Council believes that undertaking the road repairs themselves are the most important issue at this time. Buckinghamshire Council will endeavour to advise local communities and businesses in the immediate vicinity via letter drops, but if this is not possible, we again apologise and will ensure that any inconvenience or disruption is minimal whilst we undertake the essential repairs and improvements.

In addition to the above, the Council will also have ten gangs carrying out patching and emergency repairs, three jet patching crews, drainage cleaning, and street lighting repairs, so you should expect to see a lot of activity on the highways in the coming weeks and months.

Residents can report any potholes or road defects at buckinghamshire.gov.uk/fixmystreet.

*Source of information : Press release from Buckinghamshire Council.