The A36 at Limpley Stoke near Bath is set to close once again so National Highways can finalise ongoing safety improvement works.
Ongoing work on the A36 near Bath | Photo © National Highways
Work is required to stabilise the southbound embankment following cracking in the footpath alongside the carriageway.
This will prevent further movement and keep the main carriageway safe.
Originally closed in August for nine weeks, the road was temporarily reopened in October to allow for essential works to take place on the A350 and M4.
To ensure the works are undertaken safely, the A36 Warminster Road will be fully closed between Limpley Stoke and Monkton Combe from 9pm on Sunday 10th November to Spring 2025.
A diversion will be in place for northbound traffic via A361, A350 and A4.
For taller vehicles, please use the A36, A4, A4174, M32, M4, A350 and A361.
Southbound traffic should follow the same routes in reverse.
Cracks on the pavement along the A36 at Limpley Stoke | Photo © National Highways
While work is carried out, access will be maintained to properties within the closure, with traffic marshals on hand to help.
After cracking was first discovered in the footpath of the A36 between Limpley Stoke Viaduct and Limpley Stoke Village, survey works were undertaken to assess the cause and extent of the issue.
The repair work will see the 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.
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.
During the first closure stage, the team completed vegetation clearance, utility work, and enabling works such as rock descaling.
Piling for a retained wall that will stabilise the carriageway will start immediately and last until February, with drainage improvements to the carriageway also taking place.
Hugh Campbell, Senior Project Manager for National Highways, said: “Safety is our number one priority, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but need to fix the root of the problem to ensure it doesn’t happen again and that motorists and pedestrians remain safe at all times.
“We understand that road closures are frustrating, but by fully closing the road, we can get this scheme done safely and quickly, causing less disruption overall.
“Once it’s all complete, these improvements will benefit road users and the local community for many years to come.”
National Highways is working closely with both Bath & North East Somerset Council, and Wiltshire County Council, and all diversion routes have been agreed to keep disruption as minimal as possible.
