Stretch of busy city road to close for repairs

Repairs will be made to Western Boulevard, between its junctions with Braunstone Gate and Tarragon Road

A stretch of a Leicester road is due to close to traffic to allow "essential maintenance work" to be carried out.

Western Boulevard, between its junctions with Braunstone Gate and Tarragon Road, in the West End area, will shut for repairs and resurfacing work from Monday.

It is expected to take up to five days to complete, with diversions in place for buses and drivers, the council said.

Leicester City Council said the work would take place at the same time as resurfacing of the main carriageway on part of Mill Lane, but it was "vital".

Rupert Bedder, the council's highways network manager, said: "Western Boulevard is a busy and important route, but its surface is showing signs of wear and tear that we need to address.

"The improvement work already under way on Mill Lane presents a good opportunity to tackle the required maintenance work on Western Boulevard.

"We know roadworks like this can cause disruption and delays to drivers, but they are vital to keep the city's streets in good condition to cope with modern-day demands.

"We'll be working hard to complete the resurfacing as quickly as possible."