Stratford-upon-Avon roadworks: Residents fear hour-long delays

People who travel in and out of Stratford has said the roadworks have caused a build up of traffic

Residents living near a set of roadworks in Stratford-upon-Avon fear a new one-way system will add more than an hour to their daily journeys.

Work, expected to take up to half a year, is being carried out to make safety improvements on the A439 Warwick Road.

A one-way system will be put in place to allow for a cycle lane to be built from 19 February.

Warwickshire County Council has warned of "unavoidable disruption".

The project is aimed at reducing the number of crashes in the area.

It includes lowering the speed limit, a protected turning lane at the Ingon Lane junction and street lighting to improve the visibility of crossing pedestrians at Fisherman's Car Park.

There will also be parking restrictions, an off-road cycle lane along the A439 Warwick Road Stratford, new pavements, as well as pedestrian crossing points.

Drivers have been warned of up to six months of disruption

However, those who regularly travel in and out of the town say increased congestion has become an issue.

Claire Pass, a driving instructor, told BBC CWR : "It has a knock-on effect for the whole of the town.

"First thing in the morning during rush hour, trying to get down the Birmingham Road, people are queuing to try and get out of Stratford. It's blocking up the whole thing."

While the traffic has affected many people who live and work in the town, others have commended the local authority's efforts to improve the route.

The roadworks are in place to make way for a number of safety measures