DRIVERS have been warned that there will be lane closures and speed reactions in place on the A339.

Hampshire Country Council will be carrying out drainage improvement works on the Ringway North eastbound in Basingstoke from its junction with the A340 Aldermaston Road to the junction with A33 Reading Road.

The works are expected to begin on Monday, April 17 and will last 18 days.

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Lane closures and speed reductions will be in place on the road between 9.30am to 4pm each day.

There may be times when the works need to be postponed works at very short notice based on the latest weather forecasts.

Any significant changes to the scheduled work dates will be made clear on the yellow sign boards located at the works limits.