CentreStage Notice: Old Mill Road - Roadworks
Below is an outline of all the works scheduled to take place from the 6th - 21st August which will impact those attending CentreStage. Old Mill Road will be closed due to extensive roadworks and the area will operate with a one-way system for the duration, with access limited to London Road and exit via Dick Road.
To help with this, we have listed details of the scheduled works and how best to access CentreStage if you arrive by vehicle.
Dates of work
Beginning date: Sunday 6th August
Est. completion date: Monday 21st August
Arriving
- There will be no access via the Dick Road junction connecting the area to Old Mill Road.
- The only way to access CentreStage via car will be the slip road on London Road which connects you to Braeside Street.
- As this is a one-way route, vehicles can only enter from this direction.
- Visitors will first pass Car Park B and are welcome to use these spaces, however Car Park A will also be available for general use as well as disabled access. Simply follow the road round until you come to the Historic Building.
Leaving
- The only point of exit will continue to be via the Dick Road junction.
- During the scheduled works, vehicles will only be permitted to exit and turn right. No option to turn left and continue along to Queens Drive will be available.
- If customers were to attempt an immediate return shortly after, please note that you will only have access via London Road and therefore will be diverted towards the Braeside Street slip road again.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01563 551505 or by responding to this email.
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