Major disruption as A36 roadworks get underway

Roadworks have begun on a major A road between Frome and Bath.

The A36 Warminster Road is now fully closed between Limpley Stoke and Monkton Coombe til spring 2025 -

National Highways are working to stabilise the embankment by the southbound carriageway.

But it means months of disruption for many residents and businesses.

Aliya, who works at the Galleries Community Café in Freshford, told Greatest Hits Radio she thinks the closure will affect local businesses on the A36.

She said she is nervous the disruption will impact footfall and the businesses reputation.

'frustrating'

In response National Highways said: "By taking care of this now, we're preventing further issues and keep the main carriageway safe.

"We understand that road closures are frustrating. By fully closing the road, we can get this scheme done safely and quickly, causing less disruption overall."

The repair work will see installation of a concrete piled wall and capping beam to stabilise the embankment, as well as new drainage and pavement. The works will require clearing vegetation and excavation of the cracked pavement sections.

During the closure, the team will also install netting on the rock cutting above the northbound carriageway as well as undertaking repairs to the viaduct and retaining walls in the area.

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