As anyone passing through the area can see, large machines are now out on site and early works well underway as we finally get ready to build the Banwell bypass.
The bright and warm weather has meant good conditions for us to make progress and we’re pleased to report our enabling works are moving forward.
Much of our work so far has been preparing the land, digging trenches with JCBs and improving drainage to manage ground conditions.
Recent works include:
- completion of our site offices at the Knightcott Road end of the bypass with surface works recently finished in the staff car park
- completion of a new haul road that allows our construction traffic and machinery to move from one end of the building site to the other without causing significant disruption to local roads
- works to fit drainage ‘band drains’ into the ground. These are like large plastic straws inserted deep into the soil in a way that will allow water to flow through them and improve ground stability
- piling works have started to build the Moor Road link bridge
For the latest construction updates, as well as information about any upcoming traffic management measures such temporary traffic lights and road closures, visit Galliford Try’s project Facebook page.