ROADWORKS at the double junction in Lewes Road, Brighton, are expected to last up to three months.

The work will begin on Monday at the meeting point of Elm Grove and Union Road, with drivers asked to use alternative routes.

Changes will see the central island in the Lewes Road outside Park Crescent doctors surgery removed, along with its railings. Extra space will be created to extend lanes for turning right into both Elm Grove and Union Road. This will reduce the tendency for queuing traffic to obstruct other lanes.

Traffic signals will be upgraded to better coordinate with others from Lewes Road to Edward Street.

Kerbs will be realigned, helping provide space for better pedestrian and cycling facilities, with wider cycle lanes and shared spaces to help southbound cyclists towards cycle lanes on the Level. Road resurfacing and new line markings will provide a smoother ride and improved safety.

New pedestrian and cycle crossings over Lewes Road will be installed and there will be wider waiting islands for pedestrians crossing Union Road and Elm Grove.

Measures to further protect cyclists at the left turn into Elm Grove from Lewes Road include red surfacing to make cycle lanes clearer and a wide-angle mirror will help drivers see bikes on their nearside. Railings on the corner will be removed to give cyclists with more room in an emergency.

Junctions will have head-start green lights for cyclists.

Bus stops will be extended and turning areas improved to help bendy buses.