ROADWORKS on a busy junction are set to get underway today, and will last for a whopping five weeks.

Essex Highways will be replacing traffic lights and resurfacing part of the junction where Staneway meets Mandeville Way in Basildon.

Lane restrictions and temporary traffic lights have been installed this morning.

Drivers have been urged to drive carefully in the area.

Underground cable ducts in the carriageway and footways are due to be replaced, as well as above-ground equipment.

The pedestrian facilities will be upgraded from far side to near side and some resurfacing of the road will be taking place.

The majority of the work will be carried out between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Temporary traffic lights will be set up to control traffic and are expected to work in similar way to the existing signals at the junction.

Some overnight road closures may also be required. 

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A spokesman from Essex Highways, said: "Works to renew the traffic signals located on  Staneway and Mandeville Way, Basildon starts today for approx five weeks.

"Lane restrictions in place with some overnight road closures required. Please drive carefully through the area."