ALMOST four months of roadworks will begin around Chase Farm Hospital next week, with drivers being urged to leave more time to complete their journeys.

Work to connect the hospital to gas and electricity supplies is due to start on February 7 – and is expected to continue until May 31.

Roadworks will begin at the main hospital entrance on The Ridgeway, along Lavender Hill before moving on to Chase Side and Drapers Road.

Temporary traffic lights will be put in place and some pedestrian routes will be diverted, but all services will remain open as usual.