THE B4228 road from St Briavels to Chepstow is going to be closed from July 28 to August 21, from 9am until 3pm.

This road closure will be excluding the weekends.

Cllr Joe Harris, Cabinet Member for Highways at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “We understand roadworks can be frustrating and we’re sorry for any disruption this may cause to residents and local businesses.”

“We’ve listened to local concerns and to help reduce the impact, we’ve changed our working hours to 9am-3pm each day.”

“This means people will still be able to get in and out of the area outside of those times. While this approach has extended the works by an extra week, it should help minimalise the overall inconvenience.”

“It’s worth noting that many residents have been calling for this stretch of road to be resurfaced for quite some time and we’re pleased to now be delivering this much-needed improvement.”

“Residents were informed in advance, in line with the standard notice period for major road closures, to give them time to make alternative plans. The closure is needed to ensure the safety of both the workforce and the public. Pedestrian and emergency service access will be maintained throughout, and a clearly signposted diversion route will be in place.”

“Once complete, this resurfacing will mean smoother journeys for everyone and one of the best road surfaces in the county and we’re grateful to residents and businesses for their patience.”