Monthly Progress on Site 2006
December 2006
Carriageway surfacing works are finished on the south carriageway between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout and on the north carriageway between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road. Footpaths have also been surfaced to binder course along these sections to permit pedestrian use. Traffic is now running on the new sections of road.
The following footpaths are closed to allow the next sections of road to be prepared for the next surfacing visit: The north footpath between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout and the south footpath between the pedestrian crossing by Optima Park and Kennet Road.
Surfacing the south carriageway between Kennet Road and Howbury Lane roundabout |
The next phase of surfacing is programmed to start on Monday 11th Dec. The following sections of road are programmed to be surfaced before Christmas – Howbury Lane Roundabout to Kennet road south carriageway & Perry Street Roundabout to Howbury Lane north carriageway.
Howbury Lane will be under temporary traffic lights for 2 weeks from 27th November to allow for the laying of a TFL traffic signals duct under the railway bridge. The westbound entrance into Howbury Lane from the roundabout will be closed so a traffic diversion will be in place which will divert traffic up around Perry Street Roundabout to access Howbury Lane.
Bridge over River Cray |
The new traffic splitter island on Perry Street Roundabout at Perry Street has been constructed but additional work in this area will be required in the new year. This additional work may require temporary traffic signals on the main roundabout. Various footpath works are ongoing in the Perry Street area prior to the Christmas Holiday.
The second phase of the bridge over the River Cray has started this month. This work includes removal of a redundant services bridge after completion of electricity cable diversion and removal of a small section of the existing road bridge. The sheet piling on both sides of the river is finished and the capping beam construction along both banks of the river is programmed to be finished before Christmas. Works to construct the new bridge deck are programmed to start after the Christmas/New Year Holiday period.
Surfacing of the east side of the new Kennet Road roundabout is completed |
Elsewhere roadworks will continue in the Crayford Way/Jolly Farmers area and work will commence (off carriageway) to the second phase of the bridge over the River Cray. This work includes removal of a redundant services bridge after completion of electricity cable diversion and removal of a small section of the existing road bridge prior to sheet piling and capping beam construction along both banks of the river. Works to construct the new bridge deck are programmed to start after the Christmas/New Year Holiday period.
Footpath construction on the south side between Kennet road and Mayplace Avenue is continuing this month. There is no right turn out of Mayplace Avenue to allow for this construction. Pedestrians must cross the road in front of Thames House and use the north footpath only.
The site will be closed for two weeks from Saturday 23rd December 2006 to Sunday 7th January 2007 inclusive. During this period there will be a skeleton crew on site to maintain the traffic management and deal with any minor site safety issues. If you need to get in touch with us during this time our helpline number 01322 528701 will be diverted to Dennis Palmer, a member of the Carillion staff.
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November 2006
Carriageway surfacing works commenced on 6th November to the north carriageway of Thames Road at the junction with Kennet Road. Between 6th and 18th of November surfacing should be completed on the south carriageway between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout and on the north carriageway between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road (the latter junction being done in two halves). Footpaths will also be surfaced to binder course along these sections to permit pedestrian use.
Kennet Road Surfacing |
On completion of surfacing in these sections, temporary ramps will be installed to permit access to properties on the north side of Thames Road between Perry Street and Howbury Lane roundabouts. Traffic will then be switched to the new sections of carriageway and work will commence on the north carriageway between Perry Street roundabout and Howbury Lane roundabout together with south carriageway between Howbury Lane roundabout and Mayplace Avenue. During these works, pedestrians will use the south side footway between Perry Street and Howbury Lane roundabout and the north side footway between Howbury Lane roundabout and Mayplace Avenue.
Laying Blacktop on Thames Road |
Pedestrian lights at the south west side of Howbury Lane Roundabout will be disconnected on Sunday 12th November while surfacing is laid to the south carriageway. Temporary signals will be in operation until permanent signals are re-connected (programmed for 18th November). Also programmed for 18th November is the disconnection of the pedestrian signal crossing lights at Optima Park and re-connection in their new location on the north carriageway.
Construction of a new traffic splitter island on Perry Street Roundabout at Perry Street itself will commence on 20th November. Because of inadequate road width to maintain two way traffic during construction, works will need temporary traffic signals on the main roundabout for approximately one week. Various footpath works should also be ongoing in the Perry Street area prior to the Christmas Holiday.
Thames Road Surfacing |
On removal of these signals from Perry Street, the right turn at Howbury Lane roundabout towards Howbury Lane will be temporarily closed on 27th November and all westbound traffic diverted onwards to Perry Street Roundabout. (Traffic accessing Howbury Lane/Optima Park area will need to return from Perry Street roundabout). Construction works (including duct laying) will be carried out at Howbury Lane under traffic light control as space is insufficient to retain two way traffic.
Elsewhere roadworks will continue in the Crayford Way/Jolly Farmers area and work will commence (off carriageway) to the second phase of the bridge over the River Cray. This work includes removal of a redundant services bridge after completion of electricity cable diversion and removal of a small section of the existing road bridge prior to sheet piling and capping beam construction along both banks of the river. Works to construct the new bridge deck are programmed to start after the Christmas/New Year Holiday period.
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October 2006
Perry Street Roundabout road works of upgrading the footpaths continues this month. The new traffic signal ducts up Perry Street and Northend Road are complete. The laying of the Tactile and Cycleway paving has commenced.
Planning by Optima Park |
Roadworks on the south side between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout are continuing. Blacktopping is scheduled to commence by the end of the month.
Roadworks on the north side of Thames Road between Howbury Lane Roundabout
and Kennet Road are continuing. Blacktopping is scheduled to commence by the
end of the month.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road is continuing this month on the north side between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road and is scheduled to be blacktopped next month. All footpaths on the south side between Perry St and Kennet Road have been blacktopped.
Excavation by the Jolly Farmers pub |
The private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House is now open to two way traffic.
During the traffic management set up to release the required area on the north side between the Private road and Crayford Way an emergency change in the set up was required which resulted in the closure of the right turn into the Private Road. We are currently looking at remedial works to allow the turn to be reinstated as soon as possible.
Crayford Way new roundabout – Crayford Way road closure on the north side of the road outside the Jolly Farmers Public House is in place to allow the continued construction of the new junctions to the roundabout. The south section of the new roundabout is open. Under the new traffic management there is no right turn out of Crayford Way for Dartford. Traffic needs to follow the diversion up to and around the Howbury Lane Roundabout. Crayford Way new roundabout is programmed to be finished early next year.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the lighting heads continues.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions for EDF and Transco. These works will continue through to November 06.
Drainage works between Perry St and Howbury roundabouts |
SGN (Transco) are connecting the final 2 cross connections for their main. This will take 2 weeks then the old main will become redundant.
BT are continuing cabling this month in all areas. BT3 cables are now all complete. The fibre optic cables should be all diverted by the end of October apart from a couple of small sections.
Thames water have now completed all their works.
EDF are continuing to joint High voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) cables through the whole site. Extra High Voltage (EHV) 253 ducting is complete. The cables have been pulled through the ducts and the intermediate joints have been made on the cables. The final joints for the cables are continuing this month. Three of the EHV cables are now complete.
The NTL connection was completed on the 9th September.
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September 2006
The Perry Street Roundabout road works to upgrade the footpaths continues this month. The new traffic signal ducts up Perry Street and Northend Road are continuing as well.
Drainage being laid between Perry St and Howbury roundabouts |
Roadworks on the south side between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout are continuing this month. Blacktopping is scheduled to finish next month allowing the north side to commence.
Roadworks on the north side of Thames Road between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road are continuing this month. Blacktopping is scheduled to finish next month allowing the south side to commence.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road is continuing this month on the north side between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road and is scheduled to be blacktopped next month. All footpaths on the south side between Perry St and Kennet Road have been blacktopped.
Breaking out the old road by the Jolly Farmers pub |
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Crayford Way these works are scheduled to be finished this month. They are continuing with their final connections this month.
The private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House is now open to two way traffic.
Crayford Way new roundabout - Crayford Way road closure on the north side of the road outside the Jolly Farmers Public House is in place to allow the continued construction of the new junctions to the roundabout. The south section of the new roundabout is open. Under the new traffic management there is no right turn out of Crayford Way for Dartford. Traffic needs to follow the diversion up to and around the Howbury Lane Roundabout. Crayford Way new roundabout is programmed to be finished early next year.
Constructing the new Thames Water chamber at Crayford Way |
Thames Water will finish the construction of a new chamber at Crayford Way this month ahead of schedule.
EDF - The high voltage ducting and cabling is continuing this month. Works on their diversion at Crayford Way on the north side is scheduled to finish this month. Two road crossing at the Crayside Industrial Estate are complete.
New temporary pedestrian crossing at Crayford Way |
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions for NTL, EDF and Transco. These works will continue through to October 06.
NTL are continuing with the jointing of cables and the connection will be finished this month.
BT are continuing cabling this month in all areas. There are only two road crossings left to be completed.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the lighting heads continues.
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August 2006
Perry Street Roundabout road works of upgrading the footpaths continues this month. The new traffic signal ducts up Perry Street and Northend Road have started this month.
Drainage being laid between Perry St and Howbury roundabouts |
We have started roadworks on the south side between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Roundabout. This section of works is scheduled to finish next month allowing the north side to commence.
We have started roadworks on the north side of Thames Road between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road. This section of works is scheduled to finish next month allowing the south side to commence.
Breaking out the old road by Optima Park |
Footpath preparation on Thames Road is continuing this month on the north side between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Kennet Road. All footpaths on the south side between Perry Street Roundabout and Kennet Road have been blacktopped.
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Howbury Lane Roundabout and Crayford Way. Works on their connection next to Optima Park has finished, with works continuing on their final connections this month.
The private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House is now open to two way traffic.
The kerbs take shape by Optima Park |
Crayford Way new roundabout - Crayford Way road closure on the north side of the road outside the Jolly Farmers Public House is in place to allow the continued construction of the new junctions to the roundabout. It is programmed to be open next month. The south section of the new roundabout is open. Under the new traffic management there is no right turn out of Crayford Way for Dartford. Traffic needs to follow the diversion up to and around the Howbury Lane Roundabout.
Thames Water have started the construction of a new chamber at Crayford Way and are scheduled to take approximately 6 weeks.
Rolling the sub base by Optima Park |
EDF - The jointing of EHV 391 is now complete. EHV 253 ducting and cabling is continuing this month. They have started work on their diversion at Crayford Way on the north side which is scheduled to take approximately 3 weeks. Two road crossing at the Crayside Industrial Estate will take place this month. They will take place over weekend closures. Business will be open as usual during these works.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions for NTL, EDF and Transco. These works will continue through to Sept 06.
Cable & Wireless and Telewest Broadband are now diverted throughout the site. NTL are continuing with the jointing of cables and the connection to follow.
BT are continuing cabling is continuing this month in all areas. There are only two road crossings left to be completed.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the lighting heads continues.
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July 2006
Blacktopping the new footpaths |
Perry Street Roundabout road works of upgrading the footpaths continues this
month. Blacktopping for the majority of the footpaths took place last month.
Temporary walkways have been established around the roundabout.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions
for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. These works
will continue through to August 06.
NTL are continuing with the jointing of cables and the connection to follow.
Telewest are due to form connections to their new cables this month.
Crayford Way works |
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Howbury Lane
Roundabout and Crayford Way. Works on their connection on Kennet Road has finished,
with works continuing on their final connections this month.
EDF have finished the cabling of diversion EHV 36A. The jointing of EHV 391
is due to be complete by the end of the month. EHV 253 ducting and cabling is
continuing this month.
BT are continuing to lay ducts and cabling is continuing this month in all
areas. There are only two road crossings left to be completed.
Crayford Way roundabout under construction |
Crayford Way new roundabout - Crayford Way road closure is in place
for this month to allow the construction of the new junctions to the roundabout.
It is programmed to be open by the end of the month with the traffic using the
south section of the new Crayford Way Roundabout.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road is continuing this month on the south
side followed by the north side. Footpath construction is continuing between
Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Junction south side. Some sections have
already been blacktopped. All the remaining footpaths on the south side between
Perry St and Kennet Road will be blacktopped this month.
New footpaths opposite Optima Park under construction |
Work is continuing on the private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House
with the construction of the footpath continuing. The final sections will be
blacktopped this month with two way traffic running here on completion of Crayford
Way.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the
lighting heads continues.
Road construction will commence in the following areas from Perry Street Roundabout
to Howbury Lane Roundabout south side and from Howbury Lane Roundabout to Kennett
Road on the north and south sides. These will start at the end of the month following
the completion of the blacktop visit at Crayford Way and the Private road.
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June 2006
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Blacktopping the new footpaths |
Perry Street Roundabout road works are now complete and works on upgrading
the footpaths is now well under way. Temporary walkways have been established
around the roundabout. Blacktopping will commence on footpaths this month.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Optima Park, is continuing this
month on the south side followed by the north side. Footpath construction is
continuing between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Junction south side.
These areas will be blacktopped this month.
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Howbury Lane
Roundabout and Crayford Way. Works on their final connection on Kennet Road will
start this month as well as the connection outside Thames House Entrance.
Bookers new entrance under construction |
Works will continue opposite Thames House to construct the small retaining
walls. These will be completed by July 06.
Temporary Works are continuing on the Thames House entrance which will be
finished this month.
Work is continuing on the private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House
with the construction of the footpath continuing. This will be blacktopped this
month.
Thames Water will finish their diversion at Crayford Way this month allowing
their old main to be abandoned and removed. They have finished their works around
the Crayford Mill Railway Bridge.
Crayford Way new roundabout - The sub base for the road on the south
section of the new roundabout is complete.
Crayford Way new roundabout |
Phase 1 of the River Cray Bridge is now complete which has allowed the diversion
of the services in this area. The second phase of this will be carried out in
November, once the extra high voltage cables have been diverted.
EDF have finished the cabling of diversion EHV 36A. The jointing of EHV 391
is due to be complete by the end of the month. Road crossings are complete.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions
for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. These works
will continue through to August 06.
NTL are continuing to install their cable this month, with the jointing of
cables to follow.
BT are continuing to lay ducts and cabling is continuing this month in all
areas. Road crossings for this work will continue throughout the month with traffic
management over the weekends.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the
lighting heads continues.
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May 2006
Construction of new footpath between Perry Street and Howbury
Lane Roundabouts |
Perry Street Roundabout road works are now complete and works on upgrading
the footpaths is now well under way. Temporary walkways have been established
around the roundabout.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Optima Park will commence this
month on the south side followed by the north side. Footpath construction is
continuing between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Junction south side.
The first part is completed and is awaiting the next black top visit.
Works will continue opposite Thames House to construct the small retaining
walls. These will be completed by June 06.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions
for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. These works
will continue through to August '06.
Kerb laying by Crayford Way Roundabout |
Work has started on the private road next to the Jolly Farmers Public House
with the laying of the new drainage after which construction of the footpath
will commence. This is due to be complete this month.
Crayford Way new roundabout - The sub base for the road on the south
section of the new roundabout will be completed this month.
Phase 1 of the River Cray Bridge is now complete which has allowed the diversion
of the services in this area. The second phase of this will be carried in November,
once the extra high voltage cables have been diverted.
River Cray Bridge extension |
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Crayford Way
and the railway bridge on the south side. They are scheduled to finish their
works around the Crayford Mill Railway Bridge this month.
Thames Water have finished their diversions between Crayford Way and the Crayford
Mill Railway Bridge. They are scheduled to carry out their works around the Crayford
Mill Railway Bridge this month.
EDF will start the cabling of their diversions this month. The excavation
of the two joint bays in the road by the Jolly Farmers Public House is due to
be complete by the end of the month. Road crossings for this work will continue
throughout the month with traffic management over the weekends.
NTL are scheduled to start installing their cables this month, with the jointing
of these cables to follow.
BT are continuing to lay ducts and cabling is due to commence this month in
all areas.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the
lighting heads continues.
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April 2006
Beginning of work on Phase 4 of Perry St roundabout - click on the image to view larger |
Perry Street Roundabout final phase of blacktop is intended to be complete
before the Easter break. Once finished the traffic management on the roundabout
will be removed with the traffic getting back to normal.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Optima Park will commence this
month on the north side followed by the south side. Footpath construction is
continuing between Perry Street Roundabout and Howbury Lane Junction south side.
Works will continue opposite Thames House to construct the small retaining
walls. These will be completed by May '06.
River Cray Bridge south side extension. The bridge deck and edge beam have
been concreted. The edge beam brickwork will commence this month. The installation
of the utilities is continuing. The second phase of this will be carried in November,
once the extra high voltage cables have been diverted.
Transco are continuing their works on the diversions between Crayford Way
and the railway bridge on the south side. They have also installed their pipe
through the new River Cray Bridge extension.
Thames Water are continuing with their diversions between the railway bridge
and the River Cray on the south side. They have installed their pipework through
the new river Cray Bridge extension.
Old (round) and new (square) culvert - click on the image to view larger |
Installation of the Middle River culvert first stage on the south side of
the carriageway is complete with the remainder to follow once the rail bridge
has been reconstructed.
Temporary traffic lights are required to close the railway bridge south arch
to accommodate EDF service diversions. This work is due to be complete before
Easter.
Works to the area opposite Thames Road Depot (Civic amenity site) are continuing
with the installation of the utilities service diversions.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions
for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. These works
will continue through to May '06.
Cable & Wireless and Telewest will be complete by the end of the month.
NTL are scheduled to install all their cables by the end of the month, with the
jointing due for completion before the end of May '06.
The communication cable ducts are now 95% complete, with the remainder due
to be finished by the end of the month.
BT are continuing to lay ducts and cabling is due to commence this month in
all areas.
EDF will start the cabling of their diversion this month. Excavation for two
joint bays will commence this month.
Service diversions across the road will continue this month under traffic
management over the weekends.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and installation of the
lighting heads continues. Connections to the new lighting columns will continue.
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March 2006
Perry Street Roundabout Phase 1 and 1a are complete and we have started Phase
2 in front of Swale Motors. This phase will take approximately 2 weeks to complete.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Optima Park will commence early
April, on the south side followed by the north side.
Transco are continuing with works outside Recall and Thames House. They will
then move on to the diversions between the River Cray and the railway bridge
on the south side.
BT have now laid ducts up Kennet road and completed various infills along
Thames Road. They lave laid their ducts between the Bob Dunn roundabout and the
railway bridge.
Thames Water have completed the construction of manholes and the culvert adjacent
to Crayford Way. They are continuing with their diversions between the railway
bridge and the River Cray on the south side.
River Cray Bridge concrete pour - click on the image to view
larger |
EDF have now placed the Low Voltage cable between Optima Park and Kennet Road
and the ducts for Extra High Voltage (EHV) cable 36A are complete, including
the two joint bays. The placing of ducts for EHV 36/39 is 70% complete, once
complete work will continue on the joint bays. They have also installed the ducts
for EHV253 between the River Cray Bridge and the railway bridge. Cable jointing
will commence next month as well as the pulling of cable EHV 36A. The joint bay
for EHV36B will be started once the roundabout at Crayford Way has been installed
and traffic diverted.
River Cray Bridge - south side extension -completed capping beams
last month and the bridge beams have been lifted into position over the river.
Construction of the bridge deck is continuing.
Installation of the Middle River culvert on the south side of the carriage
is continuing.
NTL/Telewest and Cable and Wireless works are complete from the railway bridge
to the Bob Dunn Roundabout. The communication cable ducts are now 80% complete,
with the remainder due to be finished by the end of the month. The installation
and jointing of the new Cable & Wireless cables are due to be complete week
commencing 20th March 2006.
Works to the area opposite Thames Road Depot (Civic amenity site) are continuing.
Installation of the utilities service diversions has commenced.
The new street lighting columns have been installed and the lighting heads
installation is continuing.
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the service diversions
for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. These service
diversions will continue through to April '06.
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February 2006
On 12 February, reconstruction and resurfacing of the Perry
Street roundabout will recommence. This will take approximately 7 weeks. This
will be done in 4 phases with an arm of the roundabout shutting in turn. Parkside
Avenue will be shut at the roundabout for the duration of the works. Except for
this all access's will remain open at all times although lengthy diversions
will be needed in certain directions (more information
available here).
Traffic Management in Thames Road will continue for the
service diversions for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and
Transco. These service diversions will continue through to March '06.
 New lighting columns |
The new street lighting columns have been installed and
the lighting head installation is continuing.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Optima Park will commence this month
on the south side followed by the north side.
EDF are continuing with their diversions between Optima Park and Crayford
Way, on the North side and between the Railway Bridge and Bob Dunn Roundabout.
They will also be installing the ducts for electric cable between the River Cray
Bridge and the Railway Bridge. Cable jointing will commence this month as well
as the pulling of cables.
Transco are continuing with works outside Recall and Thames
House. They will be working in Kennet Road again in early March to make the connection
between the new and the existing gas main. This will require traffic lights at
the junction of Kennet Road and Thames Road to carry out these works. They will
then move on to the diversions between the River Cray and the Railway Bridge
on the south side.
 Excavation work |
Works will continue opposite Thames House to construct the small retaining
walls. These will be completed by the end of March '06.
Thames Water are continuing constructing manholes and the
culvert adjacent to Crayford Way. They are also continuing with their diversions
between the railway bridge and the River Cray on the south side.
Installation of the Middle River culvert on the south side
of the carriage will commence this month.
River Cray Bridge beams |
River Cray Bridge (south side extension). The capping beams
will be completed and construction of the bridge deck will commence this month.
NTL/Telewest and Cable and Wireless works will continue from the Railway Bridge
to the Bob Dunn Roundabout.
Works to the area opposite Thames Road Depot (Civic amenity site) are continuing.
Installation of the utilities service diversion will follow the excavation works.
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January 2006
The site reopens on the 9th January 2006.
Works will continue at Perry Street roundabout. These works include the installation of drainage and kerbs to the footpaths along side the roundabout. When resurfacing of the roundabout commences Parkside Avenue will be closed at the roundabout and various diversions will be necessary to enable continued access to the other roads on and off of the roundabout. More details will be available on this website nearer the time. The works, including the surfacing, will be complete by the end of February.
There will be traffic lights on Thames Road in the evening from 18.30hrs to 06:00hrs the following morning, to facilitate the utility road crossings. These will end by the third week of January.
Traffic Management will resume in Thames Road for the service diversions for NTL, Cable & Wireless, Telewest Broadband, EDF and Transco. The service diversions will continue through to March '06.
The new street lighting columns will be installed at various locations in early January in preparation for changing over the lighting, to enable the new footpaths to be constructed.
Footpath preparation on Thames Road, outside Buckley Close will commence in the third week of January. These works will take approximately 2 weeks.
EDF are continuing with their diversions between Optima Park and Crayford Way, on the north side. Works will continue between the railway bridge and Bob Dunn Roundabout. They will also be installing ducts for a new cable between the River Cray Bridge and the Railway Bridge.
Transco are continuing with works outside Recall and Thames House. They will be working in Kennet Road again in early February to make the connection between the new and the existing gas main. This will require traffic lights at the junction of Kennet Road and Thames Road to carry out these works. They will then move on to the diversions between the River Cray and the Railway Bridge on the south side.
Works will continue opposite Thames House to construct the small retaining walls. These will be completed by the end of February '06.
BT have recommenced on site and will be working from Mayplace Avenue to the railway bridge. The works will involve the closing of Mayplace Avenue and Iron Mill Lane. Mayplace Avenue and Iron Mill Lane will not be closed at the same time and access to Thames Road will be maintained at all times.
Thames Water are continuing constructing manholes adjacent to Crayford Way. They are also continuing with their diversions between the Railway Bridge and the River Cray on the south side.
Works to the area opposite Thames Road Depot (Civic amenity site) will commence in mid January. This is to prepare the area for the utility companies can install their service diversions.
NTL/Telewest and Cable and Wireless works will continue from the Railway Bridge to the Bob Dunn Way Roundabout.
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