Shoppers face seven weeks of roadworks outside Weston Favell centre

Weston Favell shoppers must contend with seven weeks of roadworks while Northamptonshire Highways carry out repairs to an underpass.

Two slip roads connecting the centre to the A43 will be closed from Monday March 16, forcing motorists onto diversions to get in and out the car park.

Drivers heading into Weston Favell from Lumbertubs Way face a two-mile detour, using the Riverside roundabout to turn round.

As well as the shopping centre, which houses more than 60 retail outlets, banks and restaurants, the work will also affect customers heading for Lidl supermarket and The Boulevard retail park from the A43.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Highways said: "The underpass to go northbound on the A43 Lumbertubs Way and the southbound exit slip onto Weston Favell will be closed 24 hours a day for the full duration of the works.

"There will also be 24-hour lane closures on the A43 Lumbertubs Way between the A43 / A45 roundabout at Riverside and St Gregory's roundabout.

"We do understand that road closures are inconvenient but works can only be completed safely and efficiently with them in place. We hope any inconvenience can be tolerated for the duration of the works."

The repairs are due to be completed by Friday May 3.