Shopping Centre plans to limit inconvenience to shoppers during seven-week roadworks in Weston Favell

A shopping centre that will be affected by seven weeks of roadworks has announced measures it will implement to limit inconvenience for shoppers.

Weston Favell Shopping Centre is assuring customers it will be ‘business as usual’ while Northamptonshire Highways carries out repairs to the A43 underpass.During the seven-week roadwork stint, the slip road connecting the centre with the A43 will be closed and drivers will have to take a detour of up to two miles to use the Riverside roundabout to turn around.

To help reduce inconvenience the shopping centre is implementing extra measures during the roadworks that will take place between March 15 and May 3.

Additional car park staff will be provided to assist on approach roads and staff will be re-routed from the staff car park, to avoid adding to the traffic around the area.

There will also be a programme of ‘special activities’ during the period of the repair works to thank loyal shoppers for making the extra effort to get to the centre during this closure.

Centre Manager, Kevin Legg said: “The centre’s success over recent months can be attributed to the continued loyalty of our local shoppers, and those that travel from further afield, as well as the retailers, service providers and centre staff who take pride in ensuring Weston Favell continues to meet the needs of our local community.

“While disruption to journeys is not ideal, and out of our control, what we can control is ensuring our shoppers know that we appreciate their loyalty and are working hard to minimise inconveniences.

“There will be a few pleasant surprises for visitors over the coming weeks.”

The centre has not yet announced what the ‘special activities’ will be, but will do before the beginning of the road works.