A busy road will be closed all week for resurfacing works.

Bear Road in Brighton will be closed between the junction of Lewes Road and Bevendean Road from today, Monday, July 22, until Friday, July 26, while contractors completely resurface it.

It will be closed each day from 7.30am to 6pm.

Diversions will be in place, including allowing two-way traffic on Newmarket Road which is normally a one-way street.

Letters have been sent to residents in the areas affected to let them know about the work and updates on diversions, parking and access arrangements. There are also signs in the area.

The works are part of a programme by Brighton and Hove City Council to fix roads in Bevendean.

After the Bear Road works, other Bevendean roads will be resurfaced including Upper Bevendean Avenue, Lower Bevendean Avenue and Heath Hill Avenue.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm said: “Fixing, maintaining and improving the city’s roads is one of our top priorities so I’m really pleased to see this work getting underway.

“I’ve seen first-hand in recent weeks the excellent work being done to make the roads smoother and safer. It’s something I know residents feel very strongly about.

“I’d like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while the resurfacing is being done and surface extension treatments have been completed. I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished results.”

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Any vehicles parked within the work areas will be removed from the site and relocated to an adjacent road away from the scheme, the council said.

Residents will still have access to their properties. Buses will still be running with some bus stop suspensions and potential delays.

Full details of other Bevendean road works:

Upper Bevendean Avenue

Upper Bevendean Avenue will be closed on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, for 24 hours a day.

Temporary traffic lights will be installed to help control traffic via Lower Bevendean Avenue.

Lower Bevendean Avenue

Lower Bevendean Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1.

Temporary traffic lights will be installed to help control traffic via Upper Bevendean Avenue.

Heath Hill Avenue

Heath Hill Avenue will be resurfaced between Auckland Drive and Upper / Lower Bevendean Avenue between Friday, August 2, and Friday, August 9.

Temporary traffic lights will be installed and the speed limit will be reduced to 10 mph.