Leicestershire - Multiple Road Traffic Notices

THE LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Leicestershire County Council intends not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice to make the following Orders under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1984. The works will be completed within the period of the Orders. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders are being enforced for public safety.

CANAL STREET, WIGSTON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 22/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 day to allow Openreach & their approved contractors to undertake repair & maintenance works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
AND
SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS
Canal St, Wigston between Healey St & Timber St.

GLEN ROAD, OADBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 24/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 6 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow Bloor Homes & their appointed contractor to undertake Highway Maintenance. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site. 

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Glen Rd, Oadby from Jamie Marcus Wy, Highcroft Rd to Hunters Wy.

SCHOOL ROAD, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 15/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow Severn Trent Water to undertake new water connection.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
School Rd, Kibworth Beauchamp from Car Park entrance to end.

MERE ROAD, WIGSTON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 14/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake carriageway maintenance.
The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Mere Rd, Wigston approx. 400m from the Jct of Thirlmere Rd.

GLEBE ROAD, GROBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 14/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 6 days to allow BT Openreach & their contractors to undertake installation of new apparatus & other associated works. The proposed diversion route will be via: Crane Ley Rd, Ratby Rd, Leicester Rd, Pymm Ley Ln & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Glebe Rd, Groby between the Jct of Crane Ley Rd & property No. 28.

SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
Glebe Rd, Groby between the Jct of Crane Ley Rd & property No. 28 on both sides. 

GYNSILL LANE, ANSTEY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS & NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 6 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 4 weeks to allow Stave-Con Ltd to undertake foul drain connection works, S278 works & various utility works in connection with the new Allison Homes development. The proposed diversion route will be via: A46, A50 Groby Rd & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS & NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
Gynsill Ln, Anstey between the A46 R/bout & the Jct of Wilford Rd.

LEICESTER ROAD, JUBILEE WAY, COUNTESTHORPE
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 20MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 6 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 months to allow Alliance Groundworks & Civils on behalf of Miller Homes & their appointed contractors to undertake various highway works associated with their S278 agreement. This order may include third party works. 

The proposed diversion route will be via: Hospital Ln, Winchester Rd, Cosby Rd, Station Rd, The Square & vice versa. No speed limit imposed by this order applies to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Leicester Rd, Countesthorpe between the Jcts of New St & Hospital Ln.

SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
Jubilee Wy, Countesthorpe between the Jcts of Leicester Rd & Queens Cl on both sides.

SCHEDULE 3
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 20MPH SPEED RESTRICTION
Leicester Rd, Countesthorpe between the entrance of the sports pavilion & the Jct of Jubilee Wy in both directions.

HEATHCOTE DRIVE, SILEBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 7 days to allow MJ Quinn on behalf of BT Openreach to undertake telecoms ducting works. The proposed diversion route will be via: Gibson Rd, Collingwood Dr & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Heathcote Dr, Silbey between Newbold Cl & Pryor Rd.

SLONE CLOSE, ENDERBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 10 days to allow National Grid Electricity Distribution & their contractors to undertake various maintenance works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
AND
SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING
AT ANY TIME
Slone Cl, Enderby from the Jct of Cherry Tree Grove for 90m.

SHUTTLEWORTH LANE, COSBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 6 days to allow Leicestershire County Council & their contractors to undertake various highways maintenance works. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Shuttleworth Ln, Cosby for its entire length.

VARIOUS ROADS, CHARNWOOD DISTRICT
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 12 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 week at each location to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake repair & maintenance works. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
George St, Anstey between Highfield St & Edward St. Melton Rd from Forest Ave, Forest Ave from Melton Rd – for approx. 50m in each direction Thurmaston. School St, Cobden St, Loughborough; Cossington Rd, Manor Dr, Sileby; Loughborough Rd, Quorn – for their entire lengths.

SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
George St, Anstey between Highfield St & Edward St. Melton Rd for approx.

50m in each direction from Forest Ave, Forest Ave for approx. 50m in each direction from Melton Rd – Thurmaston. School St, Cobden St, Loughborough; Cossington Rd, Manor Dr, Sileby; Loughborough Rd, Quorn – for their entire lengths.

SCHEDULE 3
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS
Melton Rd from Forest Ave, Forest Ave from Melton Rd – for approx. 50m in each direction Thurmaston.

KING STREET, SEAGRAVE
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 2 days to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake highway improvement works.

The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
AND
SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
King St, Seagrave between Church St & The Orchard.

BRIDLEWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE TO LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, WANLIP
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS & NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 6 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 month to allow National Grid to undertake installation of new electrical supply.
The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS & NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
Bridleway From The Entrance To Loughborough Rd, Wanlip for its entire length.

FOOTPATH I46, SILEBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS &
NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 week to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake footbridge repair & maintenance works. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS &
NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
Footpath I46, Sileby between The Banks & Cygnet Cl.

VARIOUS ROADS, BILLESDON, HOUGHTON ON THE HILL
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 13/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 2 weeks to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake highway maintenance works. 

The proposed diversion route will be signed on site. No speed limit imposed by this order applies to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
AND
SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 30MPH
SPEED RESTRICTION
A47 Uppingham Rd, Tilton Ln, Houghton on the Hill; A47 Leicester Rd, Billesdon – for their entire lengths.

ELLISTOWN LANE, STANTON UNDER BARDON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS & NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 12/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 22 weeks. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 weeks to allow Blue Earth Construction & their appointed contractors to undertake the creation of a farm entrance & complete associated drainage, kerbing & surfacing work. 

The proposed diversion route will be via: Main St, Cliffe Hill Rd, Stanton Ln, A511 R/bout At The Jct Of Little Shaw Ln Shaw Ln Copt Oak Rd & Stanton Ln, Shaw Ln, A511 R/bout At The Jct Of Shaw Ln Bardon Rd & B585 Beveridge Ln, Beveridge Ln, R/bout At The Jct Of Beveridge Ln West Ln & Walker Rd, West Ln, R/bout At The Jct Of West Ln & Interlink Wy East, Stanton Ln, Ellistown, Stanton Ln, Stanton under Bardon & vice versa. No speed limit imposed by this order applies to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS, EQUESTRIANS &
NON-MOTORISED TRAFFIC
Ellistown Ln, Stanton under Bardon between the Jct with Main St & the entrance to the electricity substation on Ellistown Ln.

SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY IMPLEMENTATION OF 40MPH
SPEED RESTRICTION
Ellistown Ln, Stanton under Bardon between the Jct with Main St & 200m West of the entrance to the electricity substation on Ellistown Ln.

STATION ROAD, NARBOROUGH
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 11/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 2 days to allow Network Rail to undertake Annual Track Crossing Inspections. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Station Rd, Narborough either side of the rail crossing.

VARIOUS ROADS, HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH & BLABY DISTRICTS
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 10/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 12 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 months to allow Leicestershire County Council & their contractors to undertake carriageway patching & other associated works. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC

Highfields, Thornton; Oaks Wy, The Square, Earl Shilton; Bosworth Rd, Osbaston – for their entire lengths. Clickers Wy between the Jcts of Wilkinson Ln & Masefield Dr, Heath Ln between the Jcts of The Drive & Mallory St – Earl Shilton; Wilkinson Ln between the Jct of Clickers Wy & St Marys Wy, Clickers Wy from the Jct of Wilkinson Ln for approx. 650m West, Station Rd between the Jcts of Clickers Wy & Burbage Common Rd – Elmesthorpe; Main St between property Nos. 15 & 50, Markfield Ln between the Jct of Main St & property No. 3 – Thornton; Merrylees Rd, Desford from the Jct of Merrylees Rd, Thornton for approx. 750m West; Heath Rd, Bagworth from the Jct of Merrylees Rd, Desford for 100m North West; Bosworth Rd, Barlestone from the Jct of Spinney Dr to where the USRN changes to Bosworth Rd, Osbaston; Bosworth Rd, Osbaston from where the USRN changes from Bosworth Rd, Barlestone for its entire length.

SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
Wilkinson Ln, Elmesthorpe between the Jct of Clickers Wy & St Marys Wy; Main St for its entire length, Markfield Ln between the Jct of Main St & property No. 3, St Peters Dr between the Jct of Highfields & Warwick Cl – Thornton; Merrylees Rd, Desford from the Jct of Lindridge Ln for approx. 200m West; Heath Ln, Earl Shilton between the Jcts of The Drive & Mallory St – on both sides.

WARWICK ROAD, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 10/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 day to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake gully cleansing works. The proposed diversion route will be via: Warwick Rd, Wistow Rd, Kibworth Rd, From Station Rd To Fleckney Rd, Fleckney Rd, Leicester Rd, High St, Saddington Rd & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Warwick Rd, Kibworth Beauchamp from Churchill Ave to Powell Rd.

FOOTPATH W9 BRAUNSTONE TOWN
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
It is expected that the Order will come into force on 09/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 2 days to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake patching work. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Footpath W9, Braunstone Town from property No. 9 Staplehurst Ave for 50m West. 

EARLE SMITH CLOSE, WHETSTONE
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 08/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 6 days to allow Openreach & their contractors to undertake installation of new apparatus & other associated works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
AND
SCHEDULE 2
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING & LOADING AT ANY TIME
Earle Smith Cl, Whetstone for its entire length.

CHURCH LANE, THURMASTON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 08/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow Severn Trent Water to undertake repair & maintenance works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Church Ln, Thurmaston from the Jct of Melton Rd for approx. 10m.

BROOKSIDE, SYSTON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

It is expected that the Order will come into force on 08/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 day to allow Severn Trent Water to undertake sewer relining. The proposed diversion route will be signed on site.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Brookside, Syston between School St & Chapel St.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Leicestershire County Council has made the following Orders under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1984. 

The works will be completed within the period of the Orders. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders are being enforced for public safety.

MALHAM WAY, OADBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

The Order will come into force on 01/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow Openreach to undertake cable maintenance.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Malham Wy, Oadby approx. 40m from the Jct of Hunters Wy.

BELL STREET, WIGSTON
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS ORDER 2026
The Order will come into force on 01/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 day to allow Openreach to undertake repairs & maintenance.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS
Bell St, Wigston for its entire length.

MORPETH DRIVE, OADBY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
The Order will come into force on 01/07/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 3 days to allow MJ Quinn on behalf of Openreach to undertake maintenance works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Morpeth Dr, Oadby between property Nos. 14 & 22.

EARL SHILTON ROAD, THURLASTON
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
The Order will come into force on 29/06/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 6 days to allow Leicestershire County Council & their contractors to undertake various trial holes for planned bridge works. 

The proposed diversion route will be via: Watery Gate Ln, Thurlaston; Thurlaston Ln, Church St, Leicester Rd, Hinckley Rd, Earl Shilton; Leicester Rd, Desford Rd, Main St, Church St, Thurlaston & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Earl Shilton Rd, Thurlaston between Riverside Cottages & the entrance to Normanton View.

SHEEPCOTE, ROTHLEY
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
The Order will come into force on 29/06/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 week to allow MJ Quinn on behalf of BT Openreach to undertake telecoms ducting works.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
Sheepcote, Rothley from the Jct of Garland for its entire length.

NEW ROAD, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

The Order will come into force on 27/06/2026 and have a maximum duration of 3 months. 

The works will commence when the appropriate signs are erected and may last for up to 1 day to allow Leicestershire County Council to undertake carriageway patching works. 

The proposed diversion route will be via: Station St, Church Rd, A6 & vice versa.

SCHEDULE 1
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC
New Rd, Kibworth Beauchamp between Brookfield Wy & Stuart St.

Dated: 17th June 2026

Fiona McMillan, Interim Director of Law and Governance, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA