A259 King’s Road shuts due to safety concerns near the fire-damaged Royal Albion. Repairs are set to begin this weekend.
Remember the Royal Albion fire last summer? Part of that damaged building still stands. Engineers say it could collapse. Scaffolding attached to it is also at risk. The council is worried about people getting hurt.
They told Britannia Hotels to fix the problem. Britannia must assess the risks and make the building safe. Barriers will keep people away from the structure.
A small part of the A259 will close. It’s between the Aquarium roundabout and East Street. People can still walk or bike through, but cars can’t drive there.
This closure affects access to Pool Valley. National Express buses will stop at the Old Steine. The road stays closed during the work. This prevents risks to everyone nearby.
Britannia Hotels and their workers will fix the building. Work should begin this weekend and continue into next week. Traffic uses other routes during the closure. Signs will guide drivers.
Councilor Trevor Muten talked about the closure. He knows it will disrupt the city center, but public safety is the top concern. Britannia is responsible for the repairs. They must inform locals and pay the costs. The council watches to ensure safety.
The council told Britannia to work fast. They want the road open as soon as possible. Muten apologized for the trouble and thanked everyone for their patience.