MORE disruption is likely on Poole’s roads as resurfacing works are set to begin on a busy residential road next week.

Yarmouth Road in Poole will be undergoing a phased resurfacing over three weeks, beginning on Monday, February 13, between the junction with Alder Road and the Bourne Valley Road roundabout.

The road will be closed in phases and resurfaced in short sections, and each closure will be in place for 24 hours a day until the road is safe for residents to drive on.

This work will cause further disruption , as another major road in the area, Herbert Avenue, is set to be closed for nearly two weeks, for a wastewater sewer connection to be installed for a new development.

Both diversion routes will take drivers up Alder Road and to the Wallisdown roundabout.

BCP Council said that it has scheduled the works to take place during half-term, to try to minimise disruption.

A BCP spokesperson said: “Yarmouth Road is a busy residential route and now in a condition that requires much-needed resurfacing work to make it safe for the future.

“We appreciate that this will cause disruption to the flow of traffic in the area, but the resurfacing work is vital to prevent damage to vehicles and make journeys smoother for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.

“Work has been scheduled during the half-term week to help lessen the impact on traffic, but drivers should take the simultaneous closure of the nearby Herbert Avenue for a wastewater sewer connection by a contractor into account when planning their journeys.

“Where possible, drivers should avoid this area during peak times, seek out alternative routes, explore sustainable travel options and allow extra time for their journeys.”

Ward councillor Tony Trent, speaking about the Herbert Avenue works, said: “Hopefully they [the council] do a better job of putting a diversion and signage warning people in place than they did with Wallisdown Road.

“What we don’t want is disrupted traffic. There will be a lot more main traffic coming through the residential areas from the roadworks.

“They need to rethink how they do this, so we don’t see the same problems arise again. Hopefully lessons have been learned.”