BUDE residents have been told to expect delays as roadworks get underway on two of the town’s main roads.

Works have been started on Kings Hill and Stratton Road this week, as Wales and West Utilities and South West Water undertake maintenance work at the same time.

The work on Kings Hill has been scheduled to run until February 24, as Wales and West Utilities carry out ‘utility repair and maintenance works’. During this time, drivers will be faced with multi-way traffic control near Bagbury Road.

At the same time, South West Water will similarly be undertaking ‘utility repair and maintenance works’ until January 26. As a result, two-way traffic signals will be put in place.

Bude-Stratton Town Council has told residents to “allow extra time for your journeys,” as “these works are likely to cause delays.”

Local drivers have expressed their frustration with both of these works being allowed to be undertaken simultaneously, causing disruption to local travel and likely encouraging traffic build up.