'Delays likely' as road near south Essex school to shut for three days (Image: Google Street View / stock image)
A ROAD near a south Essex school is set to be closed for three days next month.
Essex County Council is set to close Overton Road, Benfleet, to all traffic from its junction with Rushbottom Lane on March 6, near Woodham Ley Primary School.
One.network states delays are likely while the roadworks are underway.
The temporary closure will be in place for up to 5 days, but works are estimated to be finished on March 8.
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This is while Essex Highways undertakes pot hole repairs. The alternative route will be via Overton Road, Orchard Road, Arundel Road, Rushbottom Lane and vice versa.
Access for emergency services and pedestrians will be maintained at all times.
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