The works will include resurfacing of the road, replacement of defective kerbs, laybys and gullies, and cleansing of the drainage system.
The work will be split into three phases, with each phase taking place on consecutive Sundays to keep disruption to a minimum.
Work on each day will take place between 7am and 11pm, and diversions will be in place.
Phase one
Phase one will take place on Sunday 17 November.
In phase one, Mill Street will be closed between the High Street/Mill Street roundabout and Backhall Street.
Affected streets are Mill Street (numbers 1-50), Norman Street, Broadwell Court and Tram Road.
Phase two
UPDATE - Work on phase two which was due to take place on 24 November will now take place on 1 December.
We will provide further updates on when phase three will take place in due course.
Phase two will take place on Sunday 24 November.
In phase two, Mill Street will be closed between Backhall Street and Tan House Drive.
Affected streets are Mill Street (numbers 50-98), Arthur Street, Cambria Close, Myrtle Cottages and Castle Lane.
Phase three
Phase three will take place on Sunday 1 December.
In the final phase, Mill Street will be closed between Tan House Drive and the Hanbury Arms pub.
Affected streets are Mill Street (numbers 98 up to the Hanbury Arms), Castle Mews and Hanbury Close.
Further information
The work is weather dependent, and changes to the programme may occur.
Any changes will be communicated through our website and social media channels.
Diversions routes suitable for all vehicles will be in place during these works and will be signposted.
Residents are asked to consider their journeys during these times and make allowances for journey times and restrictions on parking.
Residents are asked to refrain from parking their vehicles along Mill Street or its verges as well as immediately in any side junctions while each phase of works is undertaken.
Some access to these streets may be possible for residents during the works. This will be controlled by a permit system. The council has delivered permits to affected residents. We ask that these permits are retained for the duration of the work.
All vehicles left on or at the side of the road are at risk of damage due to the nature of the works being carried out and are left at the owner’s risk.
The council thanks residents and visitors for their patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.
