MAJOR road works will start on one of Warrington's major roads this evening.

As reported previously in the Warrington Guardian, road and drainage works will start on Knutsford Road eastbound or outbound from Tuesday, May 26, for nine weeks.

They will run from School Street to Carol Street.

The works will take place with lane closures during the day between 9.30am and 3.30pm and road closures for outbound/eastbound traffic between 7pm and 1am.

Access for inbound/westbound traffic will be maintained at all times. All roads will be fully open to traffic outside the working times.

The signed diversion route for eastbound traffic will be A49 Mersey Street, Church Street, Farrell Street and A50 Kingsway South.

Information on bus services will be posted at stops.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access will be under the control of the contractor.