TRAFFIC lights on a busy Burnham-on-Sea street are set to be replaced.

Somerset Council has confirmed the lights serving the pedestrian entrance to Tesco, in Love Lane, will be renewed as they are at the end of their 30-year lifespan.

The work, part of a county-wide initiative to replace traffic signals, is set to get underway on Monday (January 12) and finish in February – with temporary lights set to be installed.

“There is likely to be congestion at peak times and people are advised to plan ahead,” a council spokesperson said.

“Towards the end of the work, an evening or overnight road closure will be needed to carry out resurfacing and this will be advertised well in advance.”

The council’s lead member for transport and waste services, Councillor Richard Wilkins, said: “This is about replacing end of life equipment and ensuring the signals are fit for purpose for the next 30 years.

“We are aware there will be disruption at peak traffic times. The team will be working hard to minimise this.”