Ten days of roadworks are due to commence on Harrogate’s Wetherby Road on Thursday.
Northern Powergrid will carry out work to connect new electric vehicle charging points at Leon restaurant to the electricity network.
It will mean closing the inside lane of the carriageway outside Leon on the approach to the Woodlands junction.
Roadworks took place in the same area from April to June last year in the run-up to Leon opening.
Project engineer Richard Appleyard said in a letter on behalf of Northern Powergrid to residents in the area:
“I regret it will be necessary to excavate a trench, install new cables and cable joints in the highway footpath, in front of the previously installed green substation kiosk at the front corner of the property.
“It is appreciated that there will be a certain amount of disruption during the implementation of this work, but every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum.”
The letter added it would be necessary to close a section of the inside lane “and set up a barrier system incorporating a temporary footpath within the carriageway”. It added:
“Every effort will be made to maintain access to adjacent properties at all times.”
Joe Shields, who lives in the area, questioned why the work wasn’t carried out when the road was previously dug up. He said:
“I can see the tailbacks and frustrated drivers already. Not to mention locals and pub customers.
“Last time there was work it was complete chaos and took weeks and weeks.”
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