Motorists warned that a major road will be closed TODAY for a week
A major road through Westhoughton will be shut today as urgent sewage works gets underway.
The Bolton News reported on Monday, that Park Road will be shut with diversions in place.
Cllr Hamid Khurram, Bolton Council's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways, said: 'Unfortunately, this road closure is essential whilst United Utilities carry out some urgent sewage work.
'We know this is a busy route and will cause some disruption for motorists and we advise people to plan ahead and give themselves more time for their journey."
The road will be shut near to the junction of Captain Lees Road to repair a fault on the sewer, and the closure is expected to be in place until Friday, May 30.
Captain Lees Road will remain open, and diversions will be in place.
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Cllr Hamid Khurram, Bolton Council's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways, said: 'Unfortunately, this road closure is essential whilst United Utilities carry out some urgent sewage jobs" target="_blank">work.
'We know this is a busy route and will cause some disruption for motorists and we advise people to plan ahead and give themselves more time for their journey.
'We thank motorists in advance for their patience.'
Between the junction of Park Road/Mill Street and the Chequerbent Roundabout, road users are advised to divert via Mill Street, Bolton Road and A6 Manchester Road in both directions.
A spokesman for the Bee Network said: "To keep disruption to a minimum, other works planned in the area and along the diversion route have been rescheduled.
"In addition, the works have been timed to fall during the half-term holidays for schools, with a small reduction in traffic expected.
"For motorists on the M61, messages will be displayed on VMS signage, advising of the works and possible disruption.
"If you're driving nearby, consider leaving more time for your journey."
The 521 and 559 bus services will operate on diversion during the closure.
Diversion details for the services are yet to be confirmed.
Congestion is likely on adjacent roads including Mill Street, Bolton Road and A6 Manchester Road.
As a result, bus users may experience delays in the area and motorists are being warned to allow more time for their journeys.
A United Utilities spokesperson said: 'Engineers will be carrying out essential network maintenance on Park Road, Westhoughton from 24 May until 30 May.
To keep our staff and the public safe, it has been necessary to plan in a temporary road closure at the junction of Park Road and Captain Lees Road.
Traffic diversions will be clearly signposted; however, we would ask those travelling along this route to allow extra time for their journey. Thank you for your patience."
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