MOTORISTS are putting lives in danger because they are ignoring temporary road signs.

Stockton Borough Council and Cleveland Police are concerned about the number of drivers attempting to travel northbound through the roadworks at the A177 Mile House traffic signals.

There is a one-way arrangement, with northbound traffic diverted from the A177 on the A1027 Ring Road, towards Norton and back along Junction Road.

Access to properties on Durham Road, between A1027 Ring Road and Darlington Lane, is being maintained.

The temporary traffic management is expected to be complete by the end of next month.

Officials say an increasing number of drivers are deliberately abusing the temporary arrangements.