Disruption expected as works begin on busy road

A council has warned of weeks of potential disruption as a pedestrian crossing is upgraded.

The "essential" improvement works to the crossing on the A4 Rowden Hill in Chippenham, Wiltshire, will begin later and last for approximately three weeks.

Traffic management, a signalled crossing and multi-way temporary traffic signals will be in place "to enable the works to be carried out safely", a Wiltshire Council spokesperson explained.

Samantha Howell, director of highways at the council, said: "We understand this work may cause some disruption and we thank road users for their patience."