The Evesham Journal reports that the traffic lights on the A44 controlling traffic flow in connection with the water pipe replacement by Severn Trent engineers will soon be removed. The Journal states:
“The work is not set to finish until May 2025 however the pipes are nearing the roundabout at Chadbury Farm Shop and will no longer require traffic lights after passing the area.
Once past Chadbury Farm Shop Severn Trent will move out of the road and onto the footpath.”
Paul Hughes, Severn Trent community communications officer, said:
“We are investing £2.2million to replace 7.3km of water pipes between Fladbury to Greenhill.
These essential upgrades are replacing aging water pipes which will ensure the local community has a resilient and reliable water supply that is ready to meet the demands from climate change and a growing population.
We understand that roadworks are an inconvenience, especially if they are going ahead for a long period of time, and we want to thank everyone for their patience as we know this is a busy, well-used road.”
Severn Trent commenced work on Monday 27th February replacing 7.3km of old pipes on the A44 between Lower Moor and Evesham. The work will begin at Salters Lane and progressively move East along the A44 towards Greenhill. It is expected that the project will be completed by May of next year.
Please note that the temporary suspension of works has now expired and work recommenced on Monday 3rd June.
A temporary 30MPH speed limit will be imposed on traffic throughout the length of the roadworks, and traffic flow is currently controlled by temporary 2-way signals in the vicinity of Wood Norton.
