Work to spruce up the A149 at Snettisham begins next week

Work is due to begin next week to spruce up a section of the A149 at Snettisham.

To allow the work to be carried out safely, Norfolk County Council says it will be necessary to close the road to through traffic on a number of dates - starting from next Tuesday.

Surface dressing work is set to take place, while line painting is being carried out and cat’s eyes (road studs) are being renewed.

Access to properties will be maintained at all times.

The work, which is weather dependent, will be carried out in phases. Road closures will be in place for a few hours at a time on the following dates:

• May 13: road stud removal: evening/overnight works 7pm-5am

• May 21: Main surface dressing: evening/overnight works 7pm-5am

• June 23: Lining/road stud replacement: evening/overnight works 7pm-5am

“A fully signed diversion route will be in operation for the duration of the works,” a county council spokesperson said.

“The county council thanks people for their patience while this essential road maintenance work is carried out.”

The work is expected to cost approximately £25,000 and will be carried out by the council’s community and environmental services department and its contractors, Tarmac.