A KEY ROAD in Dursley will be shut for two days later this month for tree cutting, council officials say.
Gloucestershire County Council Highways team are planning to close the A4135 Whiteway Hill - from the A46 to the second junction of the B4058.
The closure will be effective between 9.30am and 3.30pm between Monday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 24.
A council spokesperson said: “We are advising you that GCC are due to be conducting essential works at the above location to remove unsafe trees infected with Ash Dieback.
“Ash Dieback disease causes Ash trees to become unsafe; trees could shed limbs or collapse onto the road causing harm and injury.
“This work must take place for health and safety reasons, to protect road users and pedestrians, and make sure the carriageway remains clear of debris.
“If you have any queries, please contact GCC on 08000 514514 or email AshDieback@gloucestershire.gov.uk.”
They added: “We appreciate road closures are inconvenient, but it is necessary to keep you and the team working on the road safe.
“We have planned the work so we can be in and out as quickly as possible and
have tried to do it within a period that will minimise any inconvenience.”
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