FIVE weeks of cycleway improvement works will see temporary two-way traffic lights return to Fairlee Road next week.

The work, which will further improve cycling and pedestrian routes on the outskirts of Newport, will begin Monday (January 9).

Aiming to improve the junction with Mews Lane and Fairlee Road, Island Roads will undertake the project.

This will add to the work completed last year to complete a new all-weather shared-use path between the Riverside Centre and Mews Lane by joining this with the existing shared-use path between Fairlee Road and the Racecourse.

The work will also improve vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist access in and out of Mews Lane, says Island Roads.

During work, two-way traffic lights will be in operation outside of peak times (between 9.30am and 3.30pm on weekdays).

Towards the end of the scheme, a full road closure will be necessary over a maximum of two nights, with traffic diverted via Staplers.

An Island Roads spokesperson said: “The Mews Lane to Riverside shared-use path has been both very well received and used by pedestrians and cyclists.

“This work will link that new section with the existing onward shared-use path to bring about a welcome safety enhancement of the Islands footway and cycleway network.”

The Mews Lane to Riverside cycleway will be accessible to all users but closed as a through route between Mews Lane and Halberry Lane.