Worcestershire Road Chaos: 5 Weeks of A4103 Closure

Significant disruption is anticipated for the next five weeks as essential roadworks commence on the A4103 in Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire. The closure affects the section between Stocks Lane and Malvern Road and is slated to continue until August 21. This prolonged closure is expected to add as much as an hour to travel times for those commuting between Hereford and Worcester.

Concerns have been raised by Dave Fereday, chair of Leigh and Bransford Parish Council, about the perceived lack of community consultation and communication regarding the necessity and duration of these works. He highlighted that the closure was largely unknown to the public even a week prior to its commencement.

Worcestershire County Council acknowledged the inconvenience, stating the works are developer-led and unavoidable after over a year of delays. They confirmed that a signed diversion route will be in place, with warnings for roads unsuitable for larger vehicles, recognizing the extensive nature of the disruption.