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Scalford Road - Temporary Road Closure (October / November 2022)

temporary road closure notice (approximately 6 weeks)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

While works are on-going for the Bloor Homes development adjacent to the school an immediate road closure will be in place on Scalford Road for approximately six weeks, starting tomorrow (Friday 21st October 2022).

During this road closure, access will be maintained to and from the school, coming from the Melton direction only. A works ‘marshal’ will be based at the ‘Melton end’ of the closure to allow staff, visitors, parents/guardians and school buses access to and from school, daily.

Diversion routes from Scalford

If you normally travel to and from school via Scalford, there are diversion route/s in place during this closure – please see the diversion map below.

School Transport

All students travelling via a school bus / taxi should continue to follow the timetable as normal, unless informed otherwise by Leicestershire County Council. Please be reassured that all students travelling by bus / taxi will not be affected by this road closure, as school transport will continue to operate throughout.

Access to and from school

A works ‘marshal’ will be based at the ‘Melton end’ of the closure to allow staff, visitors, parents/guardians and school buses access to and from school daily.

During this temporary road closure, we strongly encourage you to allow extra time for your journey to and from school.

Open and accessible at weekends

For your information, we have been informed that the road will be open and accessible during weekends when works are not taking place.

As and when we receive information / updates on this closure, we will continue to keep you all closely informed.

If you have any further questions regarding the road closure, please contact Network Management (Leicestershire County Council) at [email protected] or call the Network Management Team on 0116 3052163.