Drivers, parents and commuters are being warned to expect disruption in Newtown next week as a busy route near several schools and a supermarket closes for Network Rail works.
Powys County Council's Highways, Transport and Recycling Service has confirmed a temporary road closure will be in place on Dolfor Road on Monday, October 12, while Network Rail carries out a bridge inspection.
The closure is scheduled to operate between 8am and 4pm and will affect a key route on the southern side of the town.
The timing is likely to affect some of the busiest periods of the day, with Dolfor Road forming an important link between residential areas and several schools, nurseries and leisure facilities.
The road is widely used by parents dropping off and collecting children from Newtown High School and Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd, as well as those travelling to Cylch Meithrin and Hope Day Nursery.
It is also a regular route for people visiting Maldwyn Leisure Centre in Plantation Lane.
The closure is located close to the traffic lights near Lidl on Llanidloes Road, an area which already experiences significant congestion during peak morning and afternoon periods.
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for journeys and follow signed diversion routes where necessary.
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A diversion route has been published for the closure, directing traffic via Llanidloes Road, Mochdre Lane and Heol Ashley before rejoining Dolfor Road.
The roadworks map shows a number of temporary traffic management measures in place around the affected area.
Network Rail has not released further details about the inspection, but bridge examinations are routinely carried out to ensure the safety and condition of railway infrastructure.
The closure is currently scheduled to end at 4pm on October 12.
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