A busy route in and out of Southampton is set to close for a total of six nights this month for road maintenance.

Workers will conduct drainage surveys and carriageway resurfacing on West Quay Road on March 18, 19, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

Phase one, starting on March 18 and ending March 21, is expected to last four nights and involves inbound lane closures and outbound road closures between Southern Road and Mountbatten Way.

Phase two, scheduled for March 27 and 28, includes carriageway resurfacing and traffic light installation.

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This phase will see outbound lane and road closures between the same points.

On both nights, there will be an outbound lane closure between Southern Road and Mountbatten Way.

All works will be carried out from 8pm to 6am and restrictions will only be in place during these hours.

Residents are advised that the dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.