Leire: Main St closed due scaffolding

Main Street in Leire, Leicester, will be partially closed due to ongoing scaffolding work. The disruption is expected to affect drivers until 20 August 2026, with the road initially closed from 13:09 on 8 August 2026. Leicestershire County Council, the highway authority responsible for maintaining the road, has confirmed that the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers and workers.

The scaffolding work, scheduled to take place over the next 12 days, will require Main Street to be closed to through traffic. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid any potential congestion. This can be achieved by checking traffic apps, such as Waze or Google Maps, to identify the most efficient routes. Drivers can also check the roadworks website for the latest updates and traffic information.

The scaffolding work is a medium-severity disruption, and while it may cause some inconvenience, it is not expected to have a significant impact on local traffic. However, drivers are still advised to exercise caution when navigating the area. The closure will be in place from 13:09 on 8 August 2026 until 23:00 on 20 August 2026.

Leicestershire County Council is working to minimize the disruption caused by the scaffolding work. The authority has confirmed that the road will be reopened as soon as the work is completed, and drivers can expect the road to be fully operational by the scheduled end date. Motorists are urged to be patient and understanding, as the scaffolding work is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers and workers.

In the meantime, drivers can plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid any potential congestion. By checking traffic apps and the roadworks website, motorists can stay up-to-date with the latest traffic information and plan their journeys accordingly. For more information about the road closure and to stay up-to-date with the latest traffic information, visit Road Closures UK.

For the most up-to-date information on this and other road closures, drivers can visit Road Closures UK, where they can find detailed information on roadworks and traffic disruptions across the UK. This includes information on planned and unplanned road closures, as well as advice and guidance on how to plan your journey around roadworks.