SECTIONS of the M53 around Ellesmere Port are being resurfaced in a Highways Agency project beginning later this month.
The £74,000, three-night scheme will focus on replacing 900 metres of worn surfacing along the southbound carriageway of the motorway between Junction 6 and Junction 7.
Most of the road markings between the two junctions will also be renewed.
The overnight work is expected to start on Tuesday, July 31, but is weather dependent and may start later – although the scheme has to be completed by Monday, August 20.
The southbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed between Junction 6 and Junction 7 on each of the three nights between 10pm and 5am to allow the resurfacing to take place.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via West Road and North Road.
Highways Agency project sponsor Jakub Malaj said: “This is routine maintenance but it will ensure that users of the strategic roads network in this part of Merseyside can continue to enjoy safe, smooth and reliable journeys.
“To minimise inconvenience to motorway users, this work has been timed to coincide with the summer shut down of the Vauxhall plant so we are not anticipating any delays and a good diversion will be in place.”
